16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Campaign

16 Days

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USAID is joining the global community in observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.  The campaign -  it begins on the International Day of Eliminating Violence Against Women (Nov. 25) and ends on International Human Rights Day (Dec. 10) - plays an important role in promoting international cooperation to end gender-based violence.

 

The 16 days are a sobering reminder that gender-based violence cannot be treated as solely a women's issue, but is a profound challenge for the entire world.  Violence effectively acts as a cancer on societies, causing enormous upheaval in the progress of social and economic development.  During these 16 days, let us reflect and act collectively to end gender-based violence.

 

Visit the USAID 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence page to learn more about the campaign then check out the first blog in our 16 day series on the USAID Impact blog.