The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is every year celebrated on the 25 November.

General Secretariat for Gender Equality: Violence against women is internationally recongnised as a crime. Victims are breaking their silence, society is no longer closing its eyes, is showing no tolerance. We are building together a society where the principles of equality, solidarity and respect for human rights guarantee sustainable development and social cohesion.

Today, the building of the Greek Parliament will be lit ‪‎orange‬, supporting the United Nations’ call to “Orange the World”, using the colour designated by the SayNO – UNiTE to End Violence Against Women campaign to symbolize a brighter future without violence. The UN initiative will be carried out during the civil society-driven “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”, which run from 25 November until 10 December, Human Rights Day.