HR 50
HR 50 by Stefani
HR 50
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Bill overview
This resolution designates November 25th as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day throughout California. It recognizes the ongoing global crisis of violence against women and girls, highlighting the importance of cultural transformation and policy reforms to address this issue. The resolution also acknowledges the 26th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and urges policymakers to take action year-round.
Key provisions
- Designates November 25th as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day in California.
- Recognizes the 26th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
- Calls for a cultural transformation to dismantle harmful norms perpetuating violence.
- Urges policymakers to advance legislation and actions to prevent violence against women and girls.
- Acknowledges the contributions of women to California and the global community.
Who is affected
- Women
- Girls
- Policymakers
- California residents
- The global community
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific day of recognition for violence against women.
- Reinforces the need for cultural change alongside policy reform.
- Connects the issue to the legacy of the Mirabal sisters and the UN's call for accountability.
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HR50:v99#DOCUMENT
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| Revised August 25, 2025 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 50
| Introduced by Assembly Member Stefani (Coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Caloza, Mark González, Haney, Harabedian, Lowenthal, Papan, Petrie-Norris, Michelle Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Wilson, Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Alvarez, Ávila Farías, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bryan, Calderon, Carrillo, Castillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Dixon, Elhawary, Ellis, Fong, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Hadwick, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Kalra, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Macedo, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Quirk-Silva, Ransom, Rivas, Rogers, Sanchez, Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Ward, Wicks, and Zbur) |
| July 17, 2025 |
Relative to Elimination of Violence Against Women Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 50, as introduced, Stefani.
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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 Assembly 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 Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby proclaims November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day throughout the State of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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