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Two years, many steps forward

5 November 2011 – Since Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women began on 6 November 2009, the global movement to stop violence against women and girls has only continued to grow. Diverse groups have taken a wide variety of actions—agreeing on new service standards, passing laws, engaging people to lend their voices and commitment, and speaking out to break the silence. To celebrate the second anniversary of Say NO - UNiTE, we are highlighting a few actions from the past two years, taken by governments, activists and the UN system. The list is not comprehensive. It serves mainly to remind us all of how much we can do, and why we must continue to say NO to violence against women and girls!

On the 2nd birthday of SayNO - UNiTE to End Violence Against Women, we are asking: what does a life free of violence against women mean for you? Make a wish, and check out some video responses! http://owl.li/7jzQS

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UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.