The Mirabal Sisters, known as the "Butterflies," were four Dominican women who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic during the 1950s. The sisters—Patria, Minerva, Maria Teresa, and Dedé—became symbols of resistance against oppression and violence. Their activism was rooted in a desire for freedom and justice for their country. On November 25, 1960, the three sisters, Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa, were assassinated by Trujillo's regime. Their deaths sparked outrage and became a catalyst for the fight against tyranny in the Dominican Republic. Today, November 25 is commemorated as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in their honor.