SR 60
SR 60 by Rubio
SR 60
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This Senate Resolution designates November 25th as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day in California. It acknowledges the ongoing global crisis of violence against women and girls, citing statistics and the historical significance of the Mirabal sisters. The resolution calls for a cultural transformation to address the root causes of this violence and urges policymakers to prioritize preventative measures and actions year-round.
Key provisions
- Designates November 25th as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day in California.
- Recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
- Acknowledges the high prevalence of violence against women globally and in California.
- Calls for a cultural transformation to dismantle harmful norms.
- Urges policymakers to advance legislation and actions to prevent violence.
Who is affected
- Women
- California residents
- Policymakers
- Global community
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific day of recognition for the issue of violence against women.
- Reinforces the importance of addressing systemic issues contributing to violence.
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SR60:v97#DOCUMENT
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| Enrolled September 02, 2025 |
| Passed IN Senate August 29, 2025 |
| Amended IN Senate August 21, 2025 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 60
| Introduced by Senator Rubio (Coauthors: Senators Alvarado-Gil, Ashby, Blakespear, Cervantes, Hurtado, Limón, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Valladares, and Weber Pierson) |
| August 18, 2025 |
Relative to Elimination of Violence Against Women Day.
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SR 60, Rubio.
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WHEREAS, Violence against women and girls is a devastating and ongoing global crisis. According to the United Nations, at least 51,100 women were murdered by partners or family members in 2023, amounting to one woman killed every 10 minutes; and
WHEREAS, The United Nations Development Programme identifies this violence as a result of systemic gender inequality, discrimination, power imbalances, and harmful social norms. Violence against women includes not only physical abuse, but also psychological, sexual, and financial forms of harm, impacting every aspect of a woman’s life; and
WHEREAS, In response to this public health crisis, the United Nations designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This date honors the courage and sacrifice of the Mirabal sisters, political activists from the Dominican Republic who were assassinated by Dictator Rafael Trujillo for their resistance to his brutal regime; and
WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 26th anniversary of this international day of observance. Despite decades of advocacy, violence against women remains alarmingly prevalent. In California alone, 86 percent of women report having experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Addressing this violence requires more than policy reforms; it demands a cultural transformation to dismantle the social norms and power structures that perpetuate harm and silence survivors; and
WHEREAS, Women make up 49.73 percent of the global population, yet they give birth to 100 percent of it. The California State Senate recognizes the invaluable contributions of women to our state and to the global community, and reaffirms its commitment to ending all forms of violence against women and girls; and
WHEREAS, The United Nations urges governments to use the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to revitalize commitments and call for accountability and action from decision-makers; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby proclaims November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day throughout the State of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate recognizes November 25, 2025, as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and urges all policymakers to remain steadfast in advancing legislation and actions that prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls year-round; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.