This document discusses gender equality and ending structural discrimination against women. It notes that December 25th is recognized internationally as the Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The goal of this campaign is to establish that violence against women is a violation of human rights and to call on all nations and international organizations to work accordingly. It then provides background information on the origins and history of this commemoration. The document outlines that structural inequalities and discrimination are the root causes of continued violence against women. Ending such violence requires addressing these underlying factors and ensuring women's right to self-determination. It presents statistics showing the prevalence of violence against women in Nepal and discusses structural inequalities across political, economic and social spheres that disadvantage women