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The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

Now in its 18th year, this campaign is observed from November 25-December 10 around the world, and calls for the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence through raising awareness

The dates of November 25 (International Day Against Violence Against Women) and December 10 (International Human Rights Day) emphasise that such violence is a violation of human rights.

This 16-day period also highlights other significant dates, including December 1, World AIDS Day .

Philippines: Breaking the cycle of abuse Domestic violence in the Phillipines is common. Sabakan fights for the rights of women and helps families overcome the cycle of abuse.	Colombia: Bringing outside hidden violence in the home Maria Chavez, from our partner Avanzar, explains how she helps women and children speak out against domestic violence and reconstruct their lives	Africa partners win awards for work with women We are delighted to congratulate two of our partners from Africa who have won prestigious awards for their work with women affected by violence
Gender violence: Robbing women of their human rights Tanja Haque, our gender adviser, explains why tackling gender violence is so important to our work	DRC: Using rape as a weapon of war Mick Quinn explains how communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are trying to come to terms with the sexual violence suffered as a horrific legacy of conflict

Prayer: Behold the woman that I am (67.00 kB)

Written by our partner Sabakan, meaning “womb” in the Cebuano language, the only Diocesan Ministry to Women in the Philippines

Women from different church groups join to sing together in Chawama market, Lusaka, Zambia. [Caroline Irby]

Reflection: All people have the same dignity (67.00 kB)

‘So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.’ Genesis 1:27. As Christians we believe all people are made in the image of God and therefore all people, both men and women, have the same innate dignity

Published on 24/11/2009, last updated on 09/12/2009

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The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence