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A day for the elimination of violence against women
Eni joins campaigns against gender-based violence
Every 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, established in 1999 by the United Nations General Assembly.
The day is also known as Orange Day because the colour orange is worldly recognised by UN Women to symbolise a future without violence against women. The date is meant to commemorate the Mirabal sisters, three political activists living in the Dominican Republic who fell victims of an attack by agents of the Military Intelligence Service on 25 November 1960.
The Mirabal sisters became known as Las Mariposas (“The Butterflies”). The code name identified them as activists, symbolizing their freedom like butterflies.
The inalienable right to freedom is also at the heart of the #freetobe internal communication campaign, with a particular focus on safety and psychological and physical integrity: women must be free to be themselves and to live without fear for their personal safety.
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On Workplace, our internal communication platform, the new Free to be group is a community open to stories, dialogue and conversation, freely and respectfully, among all Eni people.
Launched on the occasion of November 25th, this ongoing program aims to increase awareness, deepen our understanding of the issue, and offer support by creating a network of alliances.
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“16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” in defence of human rights
Violence against women is not only a crime, is the most widespread and pervasive human rights violation. There is a red thread that embraces two significant anniversaries. On one hand, 25 November commemorates the fight against "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life" (UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women 1993); on the other, 10 December celebrates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Eni's actions to raise awareness
Respect for human rights is at the core of Eni's mission. Through our Code of Ethics, we are committed to ensuring that our working environment is free from all forms of discrimination or harassment.
We recognize the need to take actions that, in various forms, raise attention and awareness about this issue Above all, we are committed to introducing concrete actions to prevent violence against women:
- Activation of psychological support services and a helpline against harassment and violence
- Promotion of communication and training campaigns on workplace violence, including gender-based violence, in line with the Zero Tolerance Policy and awareness-raising initiatives on domestic violence
- Establishment of a Cross-Functional Working Group to coordinate and strengthen our commitment on this issue.
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Our actions to prevent gender-based violence both inside and outside the workplace, offer support to female employees who are victims, and address this serious social issue.
To prevent violence against women in the workplace and appropriately address abuse, an internal communication campaign is underway with the creation of a community dedicated to this important issue. At the same time, training on this topic is being offered to those responsible for analysing reports.
To offer practical support to female employees who have been the victims of violence outside the workplace, we provide various practical measures and both financial and logistical assistance, such as leave, contributions for emergency housing or relocations, hotel agreements, changes to company contact information, and more. We also develop awareness activities for HR representatives to help identify signs of domestic violence and ensure the appropriate support tools are activated.
To contribute to preventing and combating violence against women for the benefit of society as a whole, we organize focus groups with male Eni employees who wish to be agents of cultural change. We also sponsor the Open week contro la violenza sulle donne [Open week to stop violence against women] by the Onda Foundation (21-27 November 2025), offering free health screenings. In addition, our subsidiaries Versalis and Eni Rewind partner with the Centro Antiviolenza (CAV) in Ravenna, where we have facilities and offices. Other potential partnerships are being considered to support anti-violence centres in under-resourced areas where we operate.
A commitment that lasts overtime
Human rights on gender equality and reducing inequalities are included in the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which inspire our actions and commitment to a socially just energy transition.
Zero Tolerance Policy
In alignment with its Code of Ethics, Eni has issued a Zero Tolerance Policy which guarantees a work environment free from bulling, discrimination, harassment or other awful conducts.
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A list of sites to find out more about this theme
Official sources to learn more about the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and associated campaigns.
Read more about human rights at Eni
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