16 days of activism calendar
One in three women experience violence during their lifetime, and in countries affected by conflict women are 50% more likely to experience domestic violence. Since the start of the pandemic, this violence has intensified.
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16 Days of Activism Calendar
16 DAYS, 16 ACTIONS FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence began on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ran until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It is a global campaign that calls for more action to prevent and end violence against women by breaking down barriers that rob women of their power.
- Tested your knowledge on violence against women facts
- Used your voice on social media to bring awareness to gender-based violence
- Became an ally for women survivors of war and helped them gain the tools to realise their power and fight gender-based violence in their communities