The campaign runs every year from 25 November-10 December, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Human Rights Day. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls.

In 2020 the global theme is: “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” Make a difference during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by supporting women and girl survivors of violence to stay safe and free of violence.

• Globally, even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, 1 in 3 women experienced physical or sexual violence mostly by an intimate partner.
• Emerging data shows an increase in calls to domestic violence helplines in many countries since the outbreak of COVID-19.
• In some countries, resources and efforts have been diverted from violence against women response to immediate COVID-19 relief.

Get involved this December by:

• Raising awareness on social media
• Donating
• Organising events in your local community
• Sharing photos, videos and messages on social media about how you are participating

For more information, visit:
https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/take-action/16-days-of-activism