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This resolution proclaims November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day in California, highlighting the global crisis of violence against women and girls. The resolution cites alarming United Nations statistics, noting that 51,100 women were murdered by partners or family members in 2023, and that 86 percent of California women report experiencing sexual harassment or assault. It recognizes the international day of observance, which honors the Mirabal sisters, political activists assassinated in the Dominican Republic, and calls for a cultural transformation to address systemic gender inequality, discrimination, and harmful social norms. The resolution urges policymakers to remain committed to preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls through comprehensive legislation and actions, emphasizing that addressing this issue requires more than policy reforms—it demands a fundamental shift in societal attitudes and power structures.

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