Here’s a look at what you may have missed 

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16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, an annual campaign uniting activists across the world, is almost over. But the work is not.

Our teams will continue to work hard to put feminist laws on the books to keep women and girls safe, and ensure those implementing the laws take a victim-centered approach to tackling sexual violence.

Here’s a look at what you may have missed from our 16 Days campaign so far:

Weaponizing Defamation Lawsuits Against Survivors Violates International Human Rights

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the use of defamation lawsuits to retaliate against and silence women who have publicly denounced gender-based violence – including survivors who have spoken out against their own abuse. This form of intimidation violates international human rights law and perpetuates gender-based violence.

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Accessible Justice: Sexual violence against women and girls with disabilities

While survivors generally face barriers in reporting their abuse and accessing victim support services, those living with disabilities encounter unique challenges that are often overlooked by the criminal justice system, the government, and civil society writ large.

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Amplifying Survivor Voices: Interviews with survivors of gender based violence in Kenya

As part of our work to end sexual violence in Kenya, together with several local women’s rights organizations, we sought the voices of survivors of sexual and gender based violence, to understand their reality and specifically their experiences as they sought to access justice.

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You’re Invited: Join us on December 8th

Have you ever wanted to know more about what the work to end sexual violence looks like around the world? Want to learn more about the progress that’s been made this year, and the challenges we are still to overcome?

Join our Fireside Chat on December 8th to hear from our global team on our work to end sexual violence across Eurasia, South Asia, Africa, and the Americas. ([link removed])
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Sexual violence is always a crime. No exceptions. No excuses. And while we have every confidence our supporters know this, it’s up to each and every one of us to use our knowledge to help generate change in our communities and the laws that govern them — because when you change the law, you can change everything.

We’re so glad you’re in this with us.

In solidarity.

Jacqui Hunt
Global Lead: End Sexual Violence
Head of Office - London

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