16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
25 November to 10 December is the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November, followed by the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, is a global moment to help #EndViolence against women and girls. Preventing this violence is possible, but only if we act together, now.
WHO and HRP, the UN Special Programme on Human Reproduction, play a key role in bringing attention to and responding to violence against women as a public health, gender equality and human rights issue, including in humanitarian settings, by building evidence, developing guidelines, encouraging political will and accountability, and improving related health services.
Mama Rose survived sexual violence 3 times in her life, starting when she was just a 9 years old. Now she supports other women going through similar experiences, and is sharing her story to encourage others to speak out. This is her story.