On the 25th of November in 1960, three Sisters from the Dominican Republic popularly known as the Mirabal Sisters (Patricia, Minerva, and Maria Teresa) were killed in the Las Mariposas assassination. They died at the hands of President Rafael Trujillo’s Secret Police after, they actively opposed the System of Ruling used by President Rafael of Cruelty and Systematic Violence.

Patricia, Minerva, and Maria Teresa even in their death were still activists of Human Rights and this was Symbolized by the date being declared International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Latin America in 1990, and in 1991 it was recognized Globally.

25th November is the Commemoration of the International Day Against Violence Against Violence and 10th December is the Commemoration of the International Human Rights Day. Coincidentally, the 15 Days in between have Significant Memories especially for women as November 29 is International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, 1st December is World Aids Day, and December 6th is the Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre that saw 6 Women killed in 1989 by Marc Lupine in his quest to fight feminism.

These dates were specifically chosen to link violence against women and human rights to emphasize that gender-based violence against women is a violation of human rights.

In 2025, the UNiTE Campaign calls attention to the rapidly growing crisis of digital violence online harassment, gendered disinformation, image-based abuse, cyberbullying that undermines women’s rights and democracy worldwide.
In Tanzania, the October 2025 General Elections heightened the risks of digital violence and election-related GBV. Women candidates, journalists, and activists were subjected to smear campaigns, intimidation, and online harassment designed to silence their voices.

The National Election Act, 2024 (Section 135) prohibits violence against women in elections, but enforcement remains weak. At the same time, offline forms of GBV intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child marriage, harmful practices, economic exploitation remain pervasive, especially at the grassroots. Survivors face stigma, limited access to justice, and inadequate support services.

1. Change your profile picture or cover photo on social media to show your
   support for ending violence against women and girls.
2. Turn your background orange…or, Use orange font…or , Wear orange clothing.
3. Use the hashtag to support the 16 Days of activism campaign
4. Take a photo of yourself : Holding advocacy posters and share it online with
   the hashtag .You can also tag three friends or community members for them to
   do the same and your posts will be seen by a wider audience.
5. Join the Twibbonize and share the personalized posters of yourself, coworkers,
   and family members across your Whatsapp and other social media channels