16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence 2019

25 November - 10 December 2019

Global

From 25 November to 10 December, the world observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.

This campaign spotlights the actions being taken to end this global scourge, which is one of the most pervasive human rights abuses in the world. This year's campaign theme is: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape

The 16 days run from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day.

Statement

Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25 November 2019
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News

Stand against rape and gender-based violence, UNFPA and partners urge

25 November 2019
Salwa's* experience shows the vulnerabilities of survivors who do not receive qualified and timely support.. © UNFPA Yemen
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Press Release

UNFPA and Cheer Up Luv join forces against sexual harassment on public transport in Sri Lanka

26 November 2018
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Statement

Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

25 November 2018
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Statement

UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd named Time Magazine Person of the Year 2017

07 December 2017
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News

View from a camp in Myanmar – one family's story from before the recent crisis

04 December 2017
Even before the recent escalation of the crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, conditions were tense and crowded. © UNFPA Myanmar/Karlien Truyens
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News

Running for her life: A journey of violence, displacement and healing

04 December 2017
"I probably would be dead by now were it not for their intervention," Ms. Asinde said of the staff at the Kakuma Support Centre. © UNFPA Kenya/Douglas Waudo
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News

“I felt like a prisoner”: Spousal violence in Iraq

01 December 2017
Cojine* endured years of spousal abuse in Iraq. © UNFPA Iraq
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