EXAMPLES OF HOW
RISINGS
ELEVATED AND
DEEPENED
THE CONVERSATION
AND ACTIONS TOWARDS
SOCIAL
TRANSFORMATION
ZAMBIA
A clearer realization that the fight against child marriage and defilement is every single person ’ s responsibility – which developed local ownership amongst members of the community and government
To end child marriage , communities are working more closely now with “ gatekeepers ” such as religious leaders , teachers , youth political movements , women ’ s groups as well as law enforcement mechanisms .
CAMEROON
Risings initiated conversations that affect religious , cultural and institutional reforms that will look deeper into oppression towards women . OBR is being used to design and implement sustainable innovations to overcome persistent barriers that limit women and girls ’ liberation .
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Because of broad and strategized sensitization campaigns by City of Joy staff and members in and outside COJ , clubs of pupils were formed in schools to watch any forms of violence against girls and to denounce it .
-Civil society youth clubs were also formed to fight insecurity , consumption of drugs by young people , prostitution as well as other ills that perpetuate violence against women and girls .
SWAZILAND
More participation from companies this year – from public and private sectors .
Men became more involved . The Deputy Prime Minister of Swaziland called on all men and together pledged to treat women with respect and stand against violence towards women .
Country is realizing that if men are left out of the conversation , they will be reluctant to see themselves as part of the solution . Because of this more male driven organizations supported the campaign and played a big part in the Risings .