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Going strong: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

From bridges in Viet Nam to monuments in Ecuador, the world is turning orange as activists come together to demand a violence-free future for women and girls during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The global annual campaign, running from 25 November to 10 December, is going strong in a year like no other that has seen an alarming upsurge of violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can make a difference: Here are 10 ways you can help end violence against women. And, take a break from your day to get inspired by every day activists who are building a safer world for every one.

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In Focus: 16 Days (English | Spanish | French)
Regional spotlight (Americas and the Caribbean): UN calls for "zero tolerance" policies on violence against women and increased funding for women's organizations

Equal in Law and Life: Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

10 December, 9:00– 11:30 am EST

The Leaders for Generation Equality campaign is honoring the global legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on International Human Rights Day 2020. Join us on Zoom as we honour Justice Ginsburg’s global legacy of pursuing equality and reflect on her transformative impact on justice in the law and in life.

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IN THE NEWS HEADLINES

AP: Global push to end domestic violence, worse amid COVID-19

Interview with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

BBC: Coronavirus and gender: More chores for women set back gains in equality

Interview with UN Women Deputy Executive Director Anita Bhatia

BBC World News: COVID and violence against women

Interview with UN Women Deputy Executive Director Åsa Regnér

WHAT OUR LEADERS ARE SAYING

Climate Action: It’s time to make peace with nature, UN chief urges

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has described the fight against the climate crisis as the top priority for the 21st Century, in a passionate, uncompromising speech delivered on 2 December at Columbia University in New York. The address marks the beginning of a month of UN-led climate action culminating in a climate summit on 12 December. Read more »

FROM THE FRONT LINE

REFUGEES Hand over the mic to: Minara

RESILIENCE A female inmate’s journey towards reintegration amidst COVID-19 in Palestine

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ISSUE SPOTLIGHT

DISABILITY Take five: An intersectional approach to empowering women and girls with disabilities

I AM GENERATION EQUALITY

Azimabonu Jumabekova, young HIV activist

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PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES

Whose time to care: Unpaid care and domestic work during COVID-19

Reflect. Realize. Respond. Rising to new challenges: Accelerating gender parity in times of crisis and beyond

SOME GOOD NEWS

UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador Cindy Sirinya Bishop makes BBC's 2020 list of inspiring women

The BBC has named Cindy Sirinya Bishop, UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific, one of its 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020. A Thai celebrity and rights activist, Bishop is working to stop violence and other abuses against women and to promote gender equality. Read more »

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Cindy Sirinya Bishop campaigning for women’s rights as new UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific

SOCIAL MEDIA

Join our Twitter Q&A!

Do you have questions about ending violence against women and girls? UN Women experts are here to answer them during the 16 Days of Activism! Ask your question using #askUNWomen and we’ll answer as many as we can.

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