Suwon City Holds Awareness Campaign on Violence Against Women on the 27th

Gyeonggi Suwon City held a "Campaign for Raising Awareness on Violence Against Women" in the square in front of the Paldalmun Customer Support Center on the 27th, in observance of the Week for Eradicating Violence Against Women (November 25 to December 1).

The campaign was joined by the Suwon Paldal Police Station, the Southern Branch of the Gyeonggi Family Counseling Center, and the Family Violence Counseling Center affiliated with the Suwon Family Counseling Center.

During the campaign, Suwon City distributed leaflets to citizens containing information on support and prevention for victims of violence against women, and promoted the women's emergency hotline "1366." The city also raised awareness about the dangers of dating violence, stalking, deepfake crimes, and illegal filming.

Gyeonggi Suwon City is taking a commemorative photo after conducting a "Campaign to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Women" on the 27th at the square in front of Paldalmun Customer Support Center in celebration of the Week for Eradicating Violence Against Women (November 25 to December 1). Provided by Suwon City

An official from Suwon City stated, "We will continue to strengthen our protection and support system for victims through ongoing cooperation with relevant organizations," and added, "We will work to make Suwon a safe city free from violence against women."

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was established in 1981 by the Latin American Women's Association to eradicate violence against women and is commemorated every year on November 25. The United Nations officially designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women following the Special Session on Women in 2000.