Call for Action: Join the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign

18 Nov '13

 

Call for Action: Join the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign

25 Nov – 10 Dec

From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women!

16 days logoThe 2013 16 Days Campaign advocates for awareness and action on the multi-faceted intersections of gender-based violence and militarism, while highlighting the connection between the struggle for economic and social rights and ending gender-based violence. The theme focuses on militarism as a creation and normalization of a culture of fear that is supported by the use or threat of violence, aggression, as well as military intervention in response to political and social disputes or to enforce economic and political interests.

During the 16 days campaign, many actions were taken to call attention to the intersections between militarism and gender violence. Civil society took the opportunity to campaign for ending gender violence, as well as advocate for a more inclusive security concept, with the need to look into alternatives other than violence for addressing conflict. The Women Peacemakers Programs joins this campaign with a blog, a report with recommendations on UNSCR 1325 and social media activities.

  • Report & Recommendations - Taking UNSCR 1325 to the Next Level: Gender, Peace and Security - Movements, Masculinities and Mainstreaming 
  • Column: Men & women Working as Partners for Gender-Sensitive Active Nonviolence by Isabelle Geuskens
  • Announcements 16 Days initiatives on Twitter and Facebook: #16days

Get inspired by the 16 Days Campaigns Activities and use the “16 Days Campaign Take Action Kit!” for your own actions! 

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