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DECLARATION ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY
FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Violence against women is a grave violation directed at women’s right to life, fre-
edom, and human dignity. It is also a structural form of inequality that threatens
social justice, the dignity of labour, social cohesion, and the sustainability of democ-
ratic life. According to United Nations data, one in every three women worldwide is
subjected to violence at least once in her lifetime. This reality clearly demonstrates
that violence against women is not isolated incidents but a deep-rooted and multi-
dimensional human rights issue.

Women encounter various forms of physical, sexual, psychological, economic, and
digital violence in their daily lives.

Inequalities in working life low wages, insecurity, informality, discrimination, and the
disproportionate burden of care responsibilities placed on women make women
more vulnerable to economic violence and workplace harassment. Decent work is
only possible in working environments free from violence, pressure, and discrimi-
nation.

Wars, occupations, internal confl icts, disasters driven by the climate crisis, and for-
ced migration processes further intensify violence against women. Along migrati-
on routes, millions of women face the risks of human trafficking, exploitation, and
abuse. Inequalities in accessing security, health, and education services in refugee
camps increase women’s vulnerability.
As the ILC, we clearly affirm that violence against women cannot be justified by any
cultural norms, traditions, beliefs, or social arguments. Preventing violence requires
strengthening legal mechanisms, effectively punishing perpetrators, protecting vi-
ctims, increasing societal awareness, and eliminating the culture of impunity. True
justice can only fl ourish in a society where women can freely raise their voices and
have access to a safe life and dignified work.

• The legal framework for eliminating violence against women must be stren-
gthened. Determined, comprehensive, and accountable national policies
and action plans should be established to prevent all forms of violence
against women.
• Free, accessible, and dignity-affirming support, protection, and rehabilitati-
on mechanisms for women who are victims of violence should be provided
and expanded.

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