The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign this year taking place 25 November to 10 December 2021.
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Global 16 Days Campaign. Inspired by the original vision and history of the Campaign, which focused on raising awareness about violence against women (VAW), and considering the continuing impunity for femicide, this year the Campaign will focus on the issue of “femicide or the gender-related killing of women.”
In 2021, in addition to the anniversary theme, the Campaign will continue its program activities to end gender-based violence (GBV) in the world of work by focusing on the link between domestic violence and the world of work, drawing on legal standards outlined in ILO Convention 190 (C190) and the actions put forward in Recommendation 206 (R206).
Covid-19 has presented new challenges which call for individual and collective solutions. Let’s continue the efforts all year round from 16 to 365 days of activism, to advance the human rights of women. A world without violence is possible and this moment demands unparalleled courage and joint action to make this vision a reality.
How to join in during the 16 Days of Activism:
This toolkit can support your organisation to take part, stand up, and speak out to change attitudes to end violence against women and girls.
More information here: https://16dayscampaign.org/