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Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Alexis Armstrong has reaffirmed the Community\u2019s \u201cunwavering community and support\u201d in the fight to eliminate family violence, especially against women and girls.<\/p>

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Dr. Armstrong appealed to all citizens of the Community to join forces when he delivered remarks on 1 December at the virtual United Nations House Lighting Ceremony, which coincided with World Aids Day that forms part of the observance of 16 Days of Activism Campaign against the Elimination of Violence against Women.<\/p>\n

The 16 Days of Activism Campaign from 25 November to December 10, includes several important observances including the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, Human Rights Defenders\u2019 Day on November 29, World AIDS Day on December 1, International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5, and Human Rights Day on December 10.<\/p>

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In complimenting the United Nations for the Lighting Ceremony and the series of activities which have been put on as part of this year\u2019s observance, he said those activities serve to raise awareness on the scourge of violence.<\/p>

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\u201cWe must therefore let the lights that will be turned on, shine upon positive messages that accompany 16 Days of Activism, and when these lights are dimed, they will take with them, the many infractions, incidents and egregious acts of violence that befall women and children in our society,\u201d Dr. Armstrong stated.<\/p>\n

He expressed optimism that the dimming of the lights on December 10, it would symbolize an end to tolerance and perpetuation of violence in all forms.<\/p>

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\u201cAfter all, December 10th<\/sup>\u00a0is Human Rights Day and we should not just commemorate the day, but indeed, we should be celebrating a new day \u2013 one free of violence and one full of love for our women and girls,\u201d the Deputy Secretary-General stated.<\/p>\n

He said it was \u201cincumbent upon all of us to continue advocating for a violence free Caribbean.\u201d<\/p>

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Click on the link below to read the full message, the CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Armstrong Alexis delivered on the occasion of the UN House Light Ceremony:<\/p>

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