16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM BY CHARNDRÉ EMMA KIPPIE
GBVF:
It Stops Now! WEAR ORANGE WITH PRIDE The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is the annual international campaign which takes place between 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and 10 December (Human Rights Day). A key supporting organisation, the United Nations SecretaryGeneral’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign (UNiTE campaign), has called for global action to amplify awareness, solidify advocacy efforts, and disperse education information and news regarding innovations. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The global theme has been announced as ‘Orange the world: End violence against women now!’. Thus, South Africans have been encouraged to show their support by wearing orange during this period and raising awareness in their communities.
TAKING CHARGE: JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST GBVF This year’s global campaign theme will be mobilising all UNITE networks, civil society and women’s rights organisations, as well as the United Nations system. In addition, the Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence, government partners, universities, the private sector, and individuals have also been called to: Advocate for inclusive, comprehensive and long-term strategies, programmes and resources to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls (VAWG) in public and private spaces - prioritising the most marginalised women and girls.
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