Tbilisi TV Tower lit in orange to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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At the initiative of the UN Women Country Office in Georgia and with the support of the Office of Tbilisi’s Mayor, the TV broadcasting Tower in Tbilisi was lit in orange. With this symbolic gesture, Tbilisi joined the global orange the world campaign.
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Tbilisi TV Tower lit in orange. Tbilisi joins the global orange the world campaign; Photo: UN Women/Maka Gogaladze
Violence against women and girls is a gross violation of human rights and is deep-rooted in gender stereotypes. Violence affects not only the victims but also their families and network. Violence against women and girls is not an inevitable or insurmountable problem, however. It can be eradicated through the protection of women’s rights and actions to prevent violence, as well as by ensuring protection and support to the victims of violence.
Tbilisi TV Tower which overlooks Georgia's capital was illuminated in orange light as part of the Secretary-General's UNiTE Campaign to End Violence against Women; Photo: UN Women/Maka Gogaladze
Tbilisi TV Tower; Photo: UN Women/Maka Gogaladze
The 16 day long international campaign against gender violence has taken place since the early 1990's. It pursues the aim to raise awareness among the public and demonstrate solidarity with victims of gender violence. The key message of the UN Secretary General’s theme this year – to raise money to end violence against women and girls – stresses the importance of investing into the action against violence against women.