UN Women UK

“We urge leaders to treat femicide with the urgency it demands. Violence against women is preventable, but only if we act decisively. Strengthening justice systems, supporting survivors, and dismantling the power imbalances and harmful norms that perpetuate this crisis. Women’s lives depend on it.” Tabitha Morton, Executive Director, UN Women UK Join the #16Days of Activism campaign: https://lnkd.in/eQNfE58n

What happens when something is deemed a “national emergency”? We ask 100% of the population to act, not 50%. Violence against women is no different. It impacts all of us, regardless of our gender. Which means we all have the power to stop it. When you see a woman uncomfortable in a public space, do something. This #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, make it your mission to #StopSupportReport and start the movement towards a violence-free future. Join now: https://lnkd.in/eQNfE58n

This year, UN Women UK are asking you to UNITE to end gender-based violence for #16Days of Activism. One of the most impactful ways to do that is happening this Friday 6th December at 12.30pm and you can join, live from your office desk or wherever you find yourself this Friday lunchtime. This event is open to everyone, of all genders. We’re warmly encouraging all men and allies to join us. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ee2XejNi

Where do you feel most safe? We know that for men, most homicides happen outside of the home. But for women, home is actually the most dangerous place. A new UN Women report has found that 60% of homicides of women are committed by an intimate partner or other family member. “Every 10 minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman or girl is killed by someone she should have been able to trust—a partner or family member. This is not just a statistic; it is a global emergency rooted in inequality and systemic failure.” Tabitha Morton, Executive Director, UN Women UK “We at UN Women UK urge leaders to treat femicide with the urgency it demands. Violence against women is preventable, but only if we act decisively. Strengthening justice systems, supporting survivors, and dismantling the power imbalances and harmful norms that perpetuate this crisis. Women’s lives depend on it.” This #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we’re asking you to join us and stand against violence. Join the movement today: https://lnkd.in/eQNfE58n

If you saw a woman being harassed in your workplace, what would you do? Turn that doubt into action, with Active Bystander Training for your workplace from UN Women UK.   You and your team will learn: 👩🏽💻 What sexual harassment and violence is, why it happens and how to identify it 👩🏽💻 How to be an active bystander 👩🏽💻 How to respect the autonomy of the individual being targeted 👩🏽💻 How to keep yourself and the target safe 👩🏽💻 How to take action in your daily life   Sign up here to chat to a member of our team about training for your workplace: https://lnkd.in/eCfAzsgH #16Days

Today marks day one of #16Days of activism against gender-based violence. It’s also a day to remember the Mirabal sisters, who were brutally assassinated 54 years ago. UN Women’s new report has revealed that 60% of homicides of women are committed by an intimate partner or other family member. 140 women and girls die every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative, which means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes. Get the full story: https://lnkd.in/ev8BCVWN

Our mission is clear: every woman and girl must have access to safety, choice, and a voice. We are here to advocate, to amplify, and to protect the rights of those most at risk. But we cannot do this alone.   Join us this winter for #16Days of activism against gender-based violence, starting on 25th November.   There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. Not now. Not ever. Join now: https://lnkd.in/eQNfE58n

This is how you become an active bystander, with LIVE online training from UN Women UK to help you and your team stop violence against women this November.   Wherever in the country you are, be it London or Liverpool, Dorset or Dundee, you’ll learn how to prevent violence against women and protect the women around you.   Book your space: https://lnkd.in/eCfAzsgH

Today marks 1,000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine, where civilians, women, and girls are enduring deadly intensified attacks across major cities, amid an increasing humanitarian emergency and a feared energy crisis. Support women in Ukraine: https://lnkd.in/e3a6pU2M

This is a UK first: our flagship Safe Spaces Now Bystander Intervention training is now available online! We're opening up our flagship Safe Spaces Now training to YOU. So you can go beyond words and play an active role in ending violence against women and girls. You’ll learn: 👩🏽💻 What sexual harassment and violence is, why it happens and how to identify it 👩🏽💻 How to be an active bystander 👩🏽💻 How to respect the autonomy of the individual being targeted 👩🏽💻 How to keep yourself and the target safe 👩🏽💻 How to take action in your daily life Book here: https://lnkd.in/efft4QmB