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The White Ribbon Campaign is observed globally to eradicate violence against women with November 25th
Commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Men are encouraged all over the world to wear a White Ribbon on the day as a personal pledge and a commitment on their part to support community action to STOP violence by men against women.

The White Ribbon Campaign originated in 1991, following the 2nd anniversary of the massacre of 14 women by a lone gunman in Montreal, Canada with a handful of Canadian men wearing White Ribbons in a public pledge never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.

As the United Nations General Assembly had resolved six years earlier, “violence against women constitutes a violation of the rights and freedoms of women... there is a need for a clear and comprehensive definition of violence against women, a clear statement of the rights to be applied to ensure the elimination of all violence against women in all its forms, a commitment by States... and a commitment by the international community at large to the elimination of violence against women.”

Kofi Annan stated in March 1999, “Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation. And, it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture, or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace.”

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