Monday, 25 November 2024

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: 25 November-10 Desember


The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

Violence can be prevented and we all have a role to play! Join us. This year, the theme of the 16 Days is “Investing to prevent violence against women and girls”, focusing on the importance of investing in different prevention strategies to stop violence from its beginning.

For communities
Be an activist against GBV in your homes, communities, work and positions:
Challenge cultures and practices that perpetuate gender inequalities and consequent abuse of women and children at personal and societal level.

Violence against women continues to occur at an alarming scale in every country in the world. Too often it is accepted as normal behaviour and the global culture of discrimination against women allows violence to occur with impunity.

Play your part:
* Reject and report abusers - Act and don’t look away!
* Do not protect abusers, report them!
* Sign the Pledge Against Gender-Based Violence. Do not engage in abusive activities and become an abuser- Stop abuse.
* Challenge and denounce cultural practices that perpetuate gender inequalities
* Be sensitive and supportive to GBV victims - share helpful information and support causes near you.
* Seek personal help to change harmful behaviors such as alcohol and substance abuse
* Teach children values of gender equality
* Protect children from exposure to violence and harmful content on internet and social media, including pornography, sexual solicitation
* Develop policies that prevent and deal with gender based violence in your sector, workplace and communities.
* Organise targeted community outreach and dialogues on solution towards a gender equal society.

Together, let us take actions to support the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.

How to fight against gender-based violence?
* Listen to and believe survivors.
* Teach the next generation and learn from them.
* Call for responses and services fit for purpose.
* Understand consent.
* Learn the signs of abuse and how you can help.
* Start a conversation.
* Stand against rape culture.
* Fund women's organizations.

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