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November 25th has been selected by the United Nations as its International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has called on everyone around the world to support the campaign, which is a really important signal, writes Grahame Lucas.

Twitter in Turkey broke into collective laughter after hundreds of women posted pictures of themselves laughing.

Women in China face tough choices when looking for love, Pakistan welcomes UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon, Muslim fashion is on the rise and there’s a new alternative for women in the US who want to get an abortion. Find out the latest in women’s issues.

Maria Jose Cristerna, a Mexican tattoo artist said she started to cover her body in tattoos, piercings, titanium implants and dental fangs to re-invent herself as a vampire, her reaction after suffering domestic violence.

’16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence’ is a campaign by the United Nations to promote awareness and motivate people around the world to act towards ending all forms of violence against women and girls.  The ‘Days of Activism’ begin on November 25, the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women, and lasts until December 10, the International Human Rights Day.