The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 54/134, on 7 February 2000, officially designating November 25  as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and invited governments, international organizations and NGOs to organize activities to raise awareness about this critical issue. Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread and pervasive human rights violations in the world as almost one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner, a non-partner, or both, at least once in her lifetime (Source: UN). On 25...