As part of prevention, we need to ask questions about perpetrators. Including how many men are involved in VAWG. Silence is part of what enables violence.
#VAWG#EnoughIsEnough
England are playing in #FIFAWorldCupQatar2022 tonight, domestic violence increases when England play, but mix this in with a Friday night and the football, this is even more important especially if you are friends with someone doing this #ENGUSA#endmaleviolence
On #IDEVAW2022 I remember all women and girls who were killed. I think about those who have suffered life changing trauma. I wish that those who still live in fear are able to escape.
What men can do on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: #1. Put your own house in order. Take responsibility for violent behaviour and attitudes and build respectful relations with the women in your life. See pp. 11-13 of https://t.co/SGyvl3LWtT #16DaysOfAction
25th Nov is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We will be commemorating known deaths of UK women in the last year where a man has been alleged principal suspect.
Starting at 8am, naming a woman every 5mins, we will still be naming women past 4pm.
What men can do on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: #2. Inform yourself about the realities of men’s violence against women. Check out key organisations and their info: https://t.co/0Cy4NJlKWb. Read introductory pieces on VAW: https://t.co/6iak3DVFy3
Male violence. Including 19 charges for rape. 53 charges in total…….Met Police officer David Carrick faces further nine sex offence charges - BBC News https://t.co/7FbC1evW2q
What men can do on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: #3. Speak up. Start a conversation with your mate about men’s violence against women. Challenge violence-supportive comments and jokes. See pp. 18-19 of this guide to action for men: https://t.co/SGyvl3ul5j
Inspiring webinar tonight #SilenceisCompliance
The UN is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence between 25 November and 10 December 2022 under the global theme ‘UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls’:
https://t.co/vvId7fPgdD
Such an important topic. Today marks 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The UN declared this day in order to raise awareness about the high levels of violence and abuse experienced by women worldwide. The WHO declares this an epidemic.
Today is the start of the UN’s 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls. In support of today’s Zonta’s Walk Against Family Violence, Gate 13 at Kardinia Park will shine bright orange. A reminder to embrace behaviours and actions that lead with respect.
UN Women Uganda 16 Days of Activism 2022: Paulina Chiwangu @PaulinaUNWomen UN Women Country Representative.
16 Activists, on #16Days#PushForward to end violence against women and girls in Uganda.
https://t.co/Qy9XzZDQfN via @unwomenafrica
The UN’s international ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign begins this Friday Nov 25th, 2022. This initiative began in 1991. This years theme is ‘UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls’.💜🔥#UN#UNITE#VAWG#EndViolenceAgainstWomen#women
“16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” Campaign is about to start! Every year, the campaign starts on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10th, Human Rights Day. #SheSaidNo
Today marks the start of The 16 Days of Activism. This year, the UN marks the theme “UNiTE! Activism to end violence against women and girls”.
We can all act to empower survivors, prevent violence against women and girls, and protect women’s rights.
#VAWG#16DaysOfActivism