Updated on 14/11/2024
Find the program of events organized in Ille-et-Vilaine as part of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, 2024.
November 25 in history
This celebration of the international day has its origins in the assassination on November 25, 1960, in the Dominican Republic, of the Mirabal sisters on the orders of the dictator and head of state, Rafael Trujillo, after they had suffered violence, within from their family or outside the family circle (rape, beatings and sexual harassment), and violence committed by the State (torture, rape of women incarcerated for political reasons).
In resolution 54/134 of December 17, 1999, the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) proclaimed November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The UN invites governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations to organize actions on this day to raise awareness of the problem of violence against women.
Why this day?
- Violence against women is a violation of human rights.
- Violence against women results from discrimination against women, both in law and in practice, as well as the persistence of inequalities between men and women.
- Violence against women has serious consequences and can prevent progress in certain areas, such as the eradication of poverty, the fight against HIV/AIDS and peace and security.
- Violence against women and girls is not inevitable and its prevention is not only possible but essential.
- Violence against women is a global problem. Up to 70% of women are victims of violence during their lives.
What are the different forms of gender-based and sexual violence?
- violence within the couple
- sexual violence
- harassment
- sexist outrages
- female genital mutilation
- forced marriage
- prostitution system
The departmental program
State services in Ille-et-Vilaine are fully mobilized alongside associations, communities, all actors and partners engaged in the fight against violence against women.
► Consult the program of events organized in Ille-et-Vilaine
Help and emergency tools
- The 3919national anonymous and free listening number, available 24/7: this number allows you to contact specialized listeners, who will be able to inform you, advise you and, if necessary, direct you to local support and support.
- The online reporting platform arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr on which you can find all the tools and information on the subject of gender-based and sexual violence, but also exchange, anonymously and free, with law enforcement professionals.
- The 17thpolice emergency number; you can also reach 114 by SMS.
| > The departmental poster | Your local structures As part of its determined action to combat violence against women, the State in Ille-et-Vilaine deploys support systems for victims, but also various communication tools to inform as many people as possible. | |
To find out more
► The useful link
> The Stop the Violence website
> The article International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 2024 edition on the website of the prefecture of the Brittany region
> L’article Associations for the prevention and fight against sexist and sexual violence on the website arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr
> Online service Report domestic, sexual or gender-based violence on the Public Service website
