Reloaded Mag Africa Volume 17 | Page 12

16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women & Children

What is the 16 days of activism?

: It is a world wide campain to oppose violence against women and children.

: It aims to raise awareness of the negative impact that violence and abuse have on women and children and to rid society of abuse permanently.

When does the campain take place?

: The 16 days of Activism campaign is held from 25 November to 10 December every year.

: The success of this campain rest on our daily individuals and collective actions to safeguard our society against this cycle of abuse.

What are some of the caused of violence against women and children?

: It stems from the low status of women in the home and in society.

: It happens when men abuse power and positions of authority in order to control women and children.

What is abuse?

: Any form of behaviour that causes:

*Fear

*Bodily harm

*A person to do things against their will.

Examples of Abuse

: Emotional

: Physical Abuse

: Financial

: Child Abuse

: Sexual Harrassment

: Rape

Dont be a Victim

: Break the cycle of violence

: Break the silence

: Know your rights

: Act against abuse

: Do not look away

Key Dates to Observe in this period

: 25 November _ International Day of No Violence Against Women.

: 29 November _ International Women Human Rights Defenders Day.

: 1 December _ World Aids Day

: 3 December _ International Day for the Disabled

: 10 December _ International Human Rights Day