Orange the World: End Violence against Women Day

25.11.2025

Digital and technology-facilitated violence disproportionately affects women in public life (journalists, politicians, activists), young women, girls and people who face intersecting forms of discrimination, including those from racial or ethnic minorities, LGBTIQ+ communities and persons with disabilities. 

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The EU’s external action, including in the context of Ukraine, the Western Balkans, the Southern Neighbourhood and beyond, integrates digital safety and women’s empowerment into security, governance and reconstruction efforts. These efforts contribute directly to EU foreign policy priorities: defending democracy, countering disinformation and promoting gender equality as core elements of peace and security. 

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, watch the message of the Secretary-General of the EEAS Belén Martinez Carbonell and Ambassador for Equality Aude Maio-Coliche together with other colleagues.