On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Tenova highlights the shared responsibility in the fight to stop gender-based violence
In 1999, November 25 was designated as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The day was selected to honor the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominic Republic who were murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler, Rafael Trujillo.
Since then, every November 25 the global community comes together to raise awareness on gender-based violence, which to this day remains the most pervasive human rights violation. This year, Tenova has promoted an internal campaign focused on the importance of being active participants in this fight with the motto “Raise a Hand: Make a Stand”. Employees have been encouraged to make personalized red handprints to symbolize their commitment and raise awareness.
Tenova CEO
“November 25 is about making a stand and raising awareness of this widespread human rights violation. It’s also about reflecting on gender equality more broadly. For decades, the fight against gender-based violence has been led by women’s rights movements, but this is not an issue that women alone should be burdened with solving. Men have an important role to play and must hold each other to account. This is a human rights issue that is about achieving equality, development, and peace. For us at Tenova, it means ensuring a safe environment for all our employees. Above all, it means fostering a culture of inclusiveness rooted in respect and equality.”
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