Mount Sinai NY
11-25-2025 12:39pm

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – November 25, 2025

Today, on November 25, 2025, Long Island joins communities around the world in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is a day that asks us to pause, to acknowledge painful realities, and to reaffirm our commitment to protecting women and girls from the violence that too often remains hidden behind closed doors.

This is not just a global issue — it is a Long Island issue. Every year, local organizations report an increase in calls for help from women facing domestic abuse, stalking, coercive control, and other forms of violence. These are our neighbors, coworkers, family members, and friends. Their stories remind us that gender-based violence is not abstract; it is personal, immediate, and rooted in the communities we call home.

Why This Day Matters

The United Nations established November 25 as a call to action, recognizing that violence against women is one of the most persistent human rights violations in the world. Despite decades of advocacy, far too many women still experience fear where they should feel safe. Many suffer in silence — not because they want to, but because stigma, lack of resources, and fear of retaliation keep them from reaching out.

This day urges all of us — lawmakers, community leaders, and everyday residents — to break that silence.

The Local Responsibility

Here on Long Island, we have strong advocacy groups, shelters, and crisis teams dedicated to helping survivors. But they cannot carry the burden alone. Ending violence requires community awareness, consistent funding, education, and the courage to intervene when someone is at risk.

Schools, employers, and families all play a role. Conversations about healthy relationships, respect, and consent must become part of our everyday culture, not just our headlines.

A Call to Stand With Survivors

As we recognize this international day, we honor the resilience of survivors who continue to rebuild their lives despite unimaginable trauma. We also remember those who lost their lives to violence — lives that should have been protected, valued, and supported.

Ending violence against women is not a symbolic goal; it is a moral obligation. And it begins with each of us.

On November 25, let’s recommit to building a Long Island where women and girls can live without fear — a community where safety, dignity, and equality are not ideals, but guaranteed realities.

If you or someone you know needs help, local resources are available 24/7. No one has to face violence alone.

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