16 days of activism
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
More Than Activism
Theres life that comes into the topic of Violence Against Women and Girls that is the 16 days Of Activism.
People from Around the world spend a significant amount of time (16 Days) reflecting on the core issues that are dear to efiug, deliberate and make significant statements to act on to end violence against women and girls. There is a gender pay gap in every state.
More than 1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence during their lifetime.
More than 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family.
There's strength in movement!
Despite these discouraging trends, there is more proof than ever that violence against women and girls is preventable. Evidence shows that the single most important driver of policy change is a strong and autonomous women’s movement—making feminist mobilization in the face of anti-rights backlash a literal matter of life and death. This Makes the 16 Days Of Activism Campaign very important to Ending Violence Against Women & Girls.
You Should Act
Today, we’re encouraging everyone to get involved: from amplifying the voices of survivors and activists to supporting women’s organizations and strengthening feminist movements, we can all act to empower survivors, reduce and prevent violence against women and girls, and protect women’s rights.
Most Recently at the 16 Days!
Finding Opinion!
As we engaged with local groups in communities this 2022, we also engaged women in the streets and markets to findout how much they know of femicide and what they can do to protect themselves and their loved ones from violence
AAUW believes achieving pay equity requires a multi-pronged approach:
- We need strong state and federal laws focused on ensuring equal pay for all American women. See AAUW’s economic security policy agenda.
- Employers need to commit to continuous improvement and to enacting policies and practices that will help put women on par with men. Read more about how equal pay is good for business.
- Women individually need to advocate for themselves: They need to negotiate for the best possible pay and benefits and pursue higher-paying jobs, promotions and leadership opportunities. Learn more about AAUW’s program initiatives aimed at closing the wage, STEM and leadership gaps.
Research
Resources
- Women the poorest in Uganda
- Children and Youth Dialogue successfully Completed
- The Marital Rape Controversy
- Crime against women, children on rise – UG Police report
- Let us not relax; fight against HIV/AIDS is still on
- Wakiso women serial murders hit 23, One Of Our Own is gone.
- Ugandan women among the best entrepreneurs but…
- Mining stakeholders need to place women at the centre
Where We Stand: Safety for Development
We focus on women and girls safety and ensure that their full potential is realised.
Working together
We can now work together and invest in smaller and medium businesses that help us grow financially.
Take Action
There are lots of ways to get involved with efiug’s work to advance equity. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of women and girls.