10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Everyone deserves to live without the threat of violence, including the threat of gender-based violence (GBV). People of all backgrounds experience it across their lifetime, manifesting in various forms—including economic, physical, psychological and emotional violence—increasingly online and in person. Though progress to increase awareness and expand services and protections has been made, much more is needed to eradicate GBV as a barrier to women’s participation and leadership in public life. Now more than ever, it’s imperative to #SpeakOut to #EndGBV so women can participate fully in civic and political life without fearing for their safety, showcasing their limitless potential.
The Women’s Democracy Network (WDN) will conduct the sixth annual 10 Days of Activism Against GBV advocacy campaign from June 17-26, 2024. During the advocacy campaign, WDN members will advocate to civil society and government leaders to act in their communities to end GBV.
Get Involved!
- Fill out the WDN Membership Form
- Follow WDN on X
- Use WDN’s social media toolkit to participate in the social media campaign and use #EndGBV and #SpeakOut!
10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Join @IRIglobal & #WDN for our sixth annual global 10 Days of Activism Against GBV campaign from June 17-26! Like/retweet this post and turn on WDN alerts to join advocates worldwide next week to #EndGBV! ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 17
Over 30% of women experience some form of gender-based violence at least once before reaching the age of 18. Check out #WDN’s Gender-Responsive Policymaking Toolkit to learn how you can promote gender-responsive policies to #EndGBV ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 18
Violence against women in politics limits women’s participation in civic & political spheres, weakening democracy. With nearly 100 elections this year, it’s vital we #SpeakOut and address #GBV to increase women’s political participation ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 19
Women in politics face various forms of GBV including physical & verbal harassment. These acts undermine women’s ability to fulfill their mandates while in office. Join #WDN to #SpeakOut on violence against women in politics to #EndGBV ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 20
Economic violence, though not universally recognized, is a prevalent form of #GBV that significantly impacts women’s ability to achieve financial autonomy and participate in public life. Click here to learn how #WDN empowers women to #EndGBV ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 21
LGBTQI+ persons face a disproportionate risk of GBV based on their identity and social stigmas. Support #WDN’s efforts to #SpeakOut and #EndGBV here ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 22
Did you know that women in public facing roles including women in politics face a higher risk of experiencing technology-facilitated gender-based violence #TFGBV? Join #WDN in creating a safer and more equitable digital environment to #EndGBV ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 23
Nearly half of women around the world are in the labor force but face increasing rates of #GBV in the workplace. It’s time to #SpeakOut to #EndGBV so women can safely participate in public life ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 24
In 2023, 82% of women parliamentarians spanning five regions reported experiencing psychological violence while serving their terms. Join #WDN during the #YearOfElections to #SpeakOut and help curb rising trends of #GBV against women in public life. #EndTFGBV ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 25
Women and girls face an increased risk of GBV during climate crises and natural disasters due to displacement, lack of essential services and resource scarcity. Join #WDN to #EndGBV and advocate for gender-responsive policies ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism
June 26
It’s important to #SpeakOut year-round to #EndGBV! Join #WDN’s global network and find solidarity in the community, learn of available resources & opportunities to engage with emerging solutions addressing GBV ➡ bit.ly/10DaysOfActivism