What is the 16 days activism?

WHAT IS THE 16 DAYS ACTIVISM?
* It is a WORLDWIDE Campaign 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 CAMPAIGN TAKE PLACE?

The 16 Days of Activism Campaign is held from 25 November to 10 December every year
However, the success of this campaign rests on our daily individual and collective actions to safeguard our society against this cycle of abuse

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CAUSES 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

DON'T 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