During the #16DaysOfActivism, it is critical to recognize the profound ways in which gender based violence affects women and girls. Beyond that, it is also important to amplify the experiences of women and girls in their diversity and understand that women are affected differently depending on their experiences and situations. December 3 marks the International…
“The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it.” — Roseanne Barr Make it happen That is the theme Another year, another ‘one’ day Celebrating women’s achievements Calling for equality Make it happen They say Though you and I know That she is beyond a day That she…
Your Excellency, Dr. Tedros. I trust and hope this message finds you well among many i am sure. I write this to you as a disheartened citizen who is heartbroken by the manifestation of the latest violence committed against a 16 year old female student – Hana Lalango. As you may well be aware of…
From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women! This is the umbrella theme of the 2011 16 Days of Activism campaign, while five sub-issues have been identified as priorities for those working on the intersections of violence against women and militarism. One of the five…
So it’s that time of the year again. Tomorrow is November 25 and it marks DAY ONE of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. November 25th is also the United Nations General Assembly designated date for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Why November 25th? One may wonder what was the…
