Imporatant days
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
▪ November 25 is observed annually as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
▪ The day calls upon governments, international organizations, and civil society to raise awareness and promote actions to combat violence against women and girls worldwide.
▪ In 2024, the observance marks 25 years since the UN’s official designation of the day, coupled with a UN Women-led campaign to launch a new report and highlight best practices for eliminating violence against women and girls.
▪ The day has been observed since 1981 by women’s rights activists.
▪ The date commemorates the brutal murder of the Mirabal sisters—political activists from the
Dominican Republic—on November 25, 1960, by the regime of Rafael Trujillo.
Defence
Naval Exercise
▪ Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini participated in a joint sailing exercise with Italian sailing vessel Amerigo Vespucci off the Kochi coast.
▪ This exercise, which took place last Friday (Nov. 22) off the Kochi coast in Kerala, demonstrates the Indian Navy’s commitment to fostering global maritime traditions and international friendship.
World Organisations – Pacts and Summits
International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Cooperative Conference
▪ India will host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi from November 25 to 30, 2024.
▪ This marks the first time in the 130-year history of the ICA that the global cooperative movement’s premier event will be held in India.
▪ Theme: “Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All”
