“ Violence against women remains a pervasive, large-scale violation of human rights worldwide ” – (EU HoD Vena KOS – EU statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women)  On 25 November, the EU Delegation to the CoE joined the international community in marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This date was designated by the UN General Assembly in memory of the Mirabal sisters , who were assassinated on this day in 1960 for