16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
25 November – 10 December 2018
Since 1991, 16 days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV) have been carried out between 25 November – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – and 10 December, Human Rights Day. The mid-point of this year’s campaign is an opportune time to reflect on and engage with the many ways violence against women and girls compromises public health, what the health sector can do about it, and why human rights are fundamental to the struggle against GBV.
Message from Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region
International Day for the
Elimination of Violence against Women and the Commencement of the 16 Days of
Activism to End Gender-Based Violence Campaign
25 November – 10 December 2017
Each year on 25 November, the United Nations campaign ‘UNiTE to End Violence
against Women’ starts. The 16 days of activism calls for global action to
increase awareness and create opportunities for discussion about challenges and
solutions on violence against women and girls.
Gender-Based Violence is a significant public health concern in the South-East
Asia Region and has numerous consequences for the health and well-being of
women and girls. Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive
human rights violations and an important public health issue.