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As we mark the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and celebrate Human Rights Day today, we stand in solidarity with women and girls around the world and affirm: There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. Did you know? • 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime. • 60% of female homicides are committed by partners or family members. • In 2023, a woman was killed by a partner or family member every 10 minutes. These statistics highlight the urgency of addressing gender-based violence (GBV). On this important day, we call on governments and leaders around the world to take decisive action to end GBV by: • Ending impunity by holding perpetrators accountable. • Adopting and implementing National Action Plans to end GBV. • Funding organizations that advocate for women’s rights and provide essential services to GBV survivors. Together, we can create a world where every woman and girl is safe, empowered, and free from violence. Read the UN Women Report on Femicides In 2023 here: https://lnkd.in/ev8BCVWN #NoExcuse #16DaysOfActivism #HumanRightsDay #EndGBV #WomensRights #TakeAction Image credit: UN Women

Starting today we join the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence and here is why we must act now! ⛔ Every 10 minutes, a woman or girl is killed . ⛔1 in 3 women will experience violence in her lifetime. ⛔51,100 women and girls were murdered by family members in 2023. ⛔Less than 1% of global aid is allocated to ending gender-based violence. Women’s rights organizations are leading the fight, yet they remain critically underfunded. Violence against women is a human rights violation. No woman or girl should endure harm simply because of her gender. Gender-based violence is NOT inevitable .It’s a choice society makes and together, we must end it. Gender-based violence is a global crisis, and femicide is its most brutal form driven by discrimination, power imbalances, and harmful stereotypes It’s time to take a stand. It starts with: ✔️ Supporting survivors. ✔️ Holding perpetrators accountable. ✔️ Funding women’s rights organizations. ✔️Advocate for zero tolerance of violence. ✔️Advocate for stronger laws and policies. Join the UNiTE campaign during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and call for urgent action. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. #NoExcuse #EndViolence #16DaysOfActivism

"Today, November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It's a day to raise awareness about the devastating impact of violence against women and girls around the world. Violence against women is a pervasive issue that affects 1 in 3 women globally. It's a crisis that affects not only individuals but also families, communities, and societies. Let's work together to create a world where women and girls can live free from violence and discrimination. A world where they can reach their full potential and thrive. We can start by: - Listening to and believing survivors - Speaking out against gender-based violence - Supporting organizations working to end violence against women - Advocating for policies and laws that protect women's rights Together, we can create a brighter future for all. APWEN_uniabuja chapter #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment"

Today marks Day 2 of the 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where every woman and girl feels safe and empowered. Gender-based violence is a crisis affecting women across all spaces: from homes to workplaces to schools and most rampantly on online platforms. Over 1 in 3 women worldwide experience violence in their lifetime. It’s time for action! 🧡 Let’s unite to: ✔️ Raise awareness about the effects of violence on individuals and communities. ✔️ Advocate for policy changes that prioritize women’s safety and rights. ✔️ Stand against all forms of gender-based violence, from physical to emotional abuse. 🌟 Join us in amplifying the voices of survivors and change-makers. Together, we can end the cycle of violence and build a future of equality and respect. 📢 How will you take action today? Share your thoughts and tag us! 🔗 Learn more about this global campaign and its impact: WHO article (https://lnkd.in/dtHKN8Gn) #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuse #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #OrangeTheWorld #UamuziNiWako

Gender-Based Violence has become a Global Epidemic for so long and it's a cause for some very big concerns ! 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. This staggering statistic is a harsh reminder of the work we must do to protect women's rights and dignity. During the 16 Days of Activism, let's listen to survivors' stories, amplify marginalized voices, demand change and accountability, support organizations working to end GBV Together, we can create a world where women and girls thrive, free from violence and fear. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #GenderBasedViolence #WomensRights #GirlsNotGrey

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. Gender-based violence is a crisis that demands urgent action. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. This pervasive violation of human rights occurs across every culture and community, manifesting as psychological, physical, and sexual violence, as well as harmful practices such as rape, child marriage, female genital cutting, and human trafficking. It impacts women in their homes, workplaces, and public spaces, holding back progress for families, communities, and economies. Starting on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and concluding on 10 December, Human Rights Day, Zonta International  joins UN Women's global campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Over the next 16 days, we’ll highlight the challenges women face and advocate for change as 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗡𝗢 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻. Together, let’s stand against gender-based violence. #ZontaSaysNo #16Days #GBV #HumanRights

Today, November 25th, is designated as "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women". It marks the beginning of "16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence". Gender-based violence touches lives in different ways. Some of us may have personal experiences, while others may not feel its impact as directly. Regardless, understanding and addressing violence and how it touches people's lives is a collective responsibility. As a member of Zonta Club of Singapore, we do our part to create awareness, foster understanding, and inspire action to build a safer world for women and girls. How do you see our role in addressing the challenges around violence? How do your experiences colour the way that you view this problem? If you are impacted personally, please do seek help. There is #NoExcuse, you are not to blame. 

Women and girls everywhere are enduring the devastating, and all too often fatal, impacts of violence. Every year over 45,000 women lose their lives at the hands of those they should trust most, while 1 in 3 women globally experience physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime.   Behind these numbers are real people – women with names, stories, and dreams. Across the world, women are standing united to say enough is enough. They are raising their voices to break down walls of shame and blame.   Now is the time for: Speaking Out — Too many women suffer in silence at the hands of male violence. Accountability — we must see justice, not impunity. Dignity —Because shame belongs to perpetrators, never survivors.   Stand with us. Share. Act. Demand change. #16Days #GlobalGoals #EndViolenceAgainstWomen Project Everyone

🌍 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: A Call to Action From 25 November to 10 December, the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence shines a spotlight on a harrowing reality: 🔴 Every 10 minutes, a woman is intentionally killed by a partner or family member. 🔴 Nearly 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime. 🔴 1 in 4 adolescent girls faces abuse from their partners. *based on 2023 statistics For too many women, gender-based violence culminates in one final, brutal act—their murder at the hands of those they should be able to trust. The 16 Days of Activism is a chance for all of us—governments, organisations, and individuals—to recommit to ending this violence. We must demand accountability, implement change, and create a safer world for women and girls everywhere. It’s time to say enough. It’s time to act. #16DaysOfActivism #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #NoExcuse #UNITE #diversematters Image description: The Diverse Matters logo above a silhouette of a woman with an afro and a white ribbon. Text reads: "November 25 - December 10, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence." Natasha Broomfield-Reid

🧡 Today, we mark the International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women. Behind every number is a story—a life impacted, a voice silenced, a future altered. Consider these realities: 🔸 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. 🔸 58% of women face online harassment, with 73% of female journalists enduring online violence. 🔸 1 in 5 girls experience sexual violence as children. 🔸 1 in 4 young women suffer abuse before age 25. 🔸 1 in 2 women in science report harassment at work. 🔸 In 2022, 89,000 women lost their lives to femicide. These are not just numbers. They are our mothers, sisters, daughters, friends. They are leaders, dreamers, change-makers. They deserve more than a world that looks away—they deserve action. 💡 #OrangeTheWorld is a call to end violence in all its forms, to amplify survivors' voices, to demand accountability, and to foster a culture of respect and equality. 🔸 Let’s reflect: What will you do to create a safer, fairer world for women and girls? Share your commitment below or tag someone who inspires you to stand up against violence. Together, we can rewrite these numbers and make a shift in history. #NoExcuse to violence against Women Yoel G Mbaruku Kapwani Kavenuke Giulia Tariello Jana Berchtold