Presentation Sisters Union North East Ireland Union of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (an annual global campaign from 25 November to 10 December) efforts made together (locally and globally) will broaden that conversation, and highlight the voices and activism of survivors of violence and advocates around the world. It will showcase their stories, and their solutions.
A commemoration event at the UN on 19th November kicked off the global campaign under the umbrella of the UN Secretary-General’s campaign, UNiTE to End Violence against Women. For each of the 16 Days (as in previous years) there is a particular action theme with resource leaflets available for each one (see links below). The global campaign features the stories of some of the brave women and men who are paving the way for a safer, more equal and better world for all. Join them as they say #HearMeToo.
Resource Links to download for each day
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign began on 25 November 2018, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and concludes on 10 December 2018, Human Rights Day.
This Campaign opposing violence against women, is an important opportunity to raise awareness and call for changes at an international, national and local level to make women and children safe from abuse.
In recent years, the voices of survivors and activists, through campaigns such as #MeToo, have reached a crescendo that cannot be silenced anymore. Advocates understand that while the names and contexts may differ across geographical locations, women and girls everywhere are experiencing extensive abuse and their stories need to be brought to light.
See our previous link: Orange the World:#HearMeToo
Your resources
The Irish ‘Future We Need’ group, of which Presentation Sisters are members, has produced a series of updated leaflets, one for each day of the 16 Days of this Campaign.
Day 1 – Elimination of Violence Against Women
Day 2 – Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation
Day 3 – Elimination of Sexual Harassment
Day 4 – Elimination of Child Sexual Exploitation
Day 5 – Elimination of Cyber Bullying
Day 6 – Elimination of Child Brides
Day 7 – Elimination of Harassment and Violence in the Workplace
Day 8 – Elimination of Girls Deprived of Education
Day 9 – Elimination of Human Trafficking
Day 10 – Elimination of Rape as a Weapon of War
Day 11 – Protection of Widows and Property
Day 12 – Women’s Vulnerability to Climate Change
Day 13 – Elimination of Femicide
Day 14 – Elimination of Objectification of Women
Day 15 – Does Patriarchy in the Church Play a Role in Abuse Against Women?
Day 16 – UN International Human Rights Day