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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2026
Posted on behalf of: EDI Unit
Last updated: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
On 25th November, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a global effort to raise awareness of violence against women and girls and encourage action to prevent it. The day also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which brings together people and organizations to call for change. This year's UN Women Campaign on ensuring justice, protecting survivors and ending impunity. At Sussex, we stand with the global community in recognizing this day and supporting efforts to eliminate violence in all its forms.
University support for staff and students.
We are committed to creating a working, learning and living environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our Dignity, Respect and Inclusion pages explain our approach and provide access to the University's policy. If you have experienced violence, abuse or harassment, or are concerned about someone else, information and support are available. Report + Support can connect staff and students with university and specialist services. Students can also contact the Student Centre for advice and guidance.
For information about the University's gender equality work, including our Gender Equality Plan and Athena Swan activity, visit our Gender Equality pages .