 Violence Against Women Meet Karen, a beautician aged 22. She was gruesomely murdered by her partner Sam. She was beaten beyond recognition. Meet Sue, a 19-year-old first-year student. She was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend, Paul. Sue had been avoiding Paul after breaking up with him two weeks prior. She was shot multiple times in the face. Meet Lindsay, a 31-year-old mother of two. She was killed by her ex-husband Adam. He stabbed her numerous times on their anniversary. Incredulously, Adam has since been released on 280 euros bail. This was in spite of previously being served with restraining orders. Meet Nyma, a 40-year-old mother of three. She died in hospital from burn wounds after a tire was forced around her neck. She was doused in petrol and satellite by Chris, the father of her children. Six weeks prior to this Chris was charged with rape, but was then also released on bail. These are just some of a vast number of cases of sexual and domestic violence and offenses against women. These ended in the ultimate tragedy. Death. Globally, nearly 30% of women have been subjected to physical and or sexual violence by a partner, non-partner, or both. And, almost 40% of murders of women are committed by their partners. On 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will launch 16 Days of Activism. This is to raise awareness and prompt drastic action to change these statistics. The goal is a brighter future, free of violence against women and girls.