No Excuse – Invest to prevent violence against women and girls

23 November, 2023

25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which also marks the beginning of 16 days of action against gender-based violence.

IEU-QNT Assistant Secretary Nicole Kapernick said members were taking action to help create a world free from violence.

“Shamefully, gender-based violence remains endemic, with one in three women experiencing abuse in their lifetime,” she said.

“This year’s theme is #NoExcuse – Invest to prevent violence against women and girls.

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