International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Today marks the beginning of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), an annual international campaign that runs until December 10, Human Rights Day.
16 Days of Activism Against gender-based violence
Violence against women is persistent and devastating, continuing at alarmingly high levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the Wilson Center's latest coverage on gender-based violence.
The Shadow Pandemic in Latin America
In this whiteboard video, the Wilson Center’s “Accessing Justice” Project explores the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted gender-based violence in Latin America, and how governments and organizations are responding to this crisis.
The Shadow Pandemic in Latin America: The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender-Based Violence
Latest Blog Series
Standing Against Violence Against Women: An Enheduanna Blog Series
The Middle East Program's blog Enheduanna: Voices of Women from MENA, presents contributions from women activists and scholars from the region about not only the challenges in their countries - from discrimination to honor killings - but also their greatest hopes, and the work they do to drive more people, both women and men, to fight this pandemic of violence.
UPCOMING EVENTS
For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, the Wilson Center is putting forward a series of events and discussions to facilitate dialogue and understanding of women's challenges on a global scale. Experts from around the world will weigh in on how to secure a better, more prosperous future for women and girls.
Women's Empowerment
Women and Work: The Impact of Gender-Based Violence
November 30, 2020, 9:00 am - 10:30 am ET
Book Launch
The First Political Order: How Sex Shapes Governance and National Security Worldwide
December 1, 2020, 9:30 am - 11:30 am ET
Gender Equality
The 2020 Stefansson Memorial Lecture: Seawomen of Iceland
December 1, 2020, 2:30pm -4:00pm ET
U.S. Embassy to Italy - Transatlantic Thursdays Series
Countering Domestic Violence: A Talk with Leslie Morgan Steiner
December 3, 2020, 9:00am - 10:00am ET (3:00pm Rome, Italy)
Humanitarian Assistance
Gender-Based Violence in Conflict and Humanitarian Settings
December 4, 2020, 9:00 am - 10:30am ET
Rule of Law
Gender-Based Violence and Rule of Law: Improving Protections for Women
December 9, 2020, 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET
War & Women
The War Crime No one Wants
to Talk About. A Conversation
with Christina Lamb
December 10, 2020, 4:00pm - 5:00pm ET
To receive updates and event invitations for this project, subscribe below.
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
