The 2009 Campaign: Eliminate Violence against Women
The 16 Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
30 Nov | Press Conference
Transcript of press conference by Norah Niland, UNAMA Human Rights Unit; Zia Moballegh, acting Country Director for the International Center for Human Rights and Democratic Development (ICHRDD); Aleem Siddique, UNAMA spokesperson. دري (Dari) | پښتو (Pashto)
30 Nov | UN-backed campaign seeks to stem ‘widespread’ violence against Afghan women
The United Nations today called on all Afghans to take part in a 16-day campaign to end violence against women and girls, which it described as a "widespread and deeply rooted" problem in the country. more 
30 Nov | UN in Afghanistan supports campaign to end violence against women
Norah Niland of the UNAMA Human Rights Unit says violence against women and girls is a "widespread and deeply rooted" problem in the country. A report based on field research found that while such violence is not openly condoned, neither is it adequately challenged nor condemned either by society or by State institutions:
Our field research also found that rape is under-reported and concealed and is a huge problem in Afghanistan. It affects all parts of the country, all communities, and all social groups. It is a human rights problem of profound proportions.
25 Nov | Campaign for Elimination of Violence Against Women
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) with the support of UNDP has been running the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for Elimination of Violence Against Women. Conventionally this campaign is run between 25 November and 10 December marking the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and the International Human Rights Day. MoWA has launched the campaign on 24th November 2007 and will conclude on 10th December 2007.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
UNIFEM Website: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
On this 10th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we can applaud the fact that the issue of violence against women and girls is no longer treated as simply a woman's concern. Thanks to the persistent and dedicated efforts by women’s rights activists in all parts of the world, it is now a human rights issue, a peace and security issue, and an issue of urgent concern to both men and women. more
—UNIFEM Executive Director Inés Alberdi
25 Nov | Elimination of Violence Against Women Day in Afghanistan
An event to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women has been held in Afghanistan’s Kunar province. The local Department of Women’s Affairs in Asad Abad city organized the event. more
UNIFEM