The National Women's Commission launches its official ceremony on November 25, 2021. Due to Covid-19 protocol, the ceremony will be aired virtually on our Facebook Page. This year's theme"You and Me - From 16 Days to 365: END Violence against Women NOW!
Did you know that lockdown measures and school closures affect girls and women differently across the world and may have long-term negative effects and consequences? Although it became apparent that with COVID-19, the mortality rates were higher for men than for women, it is still women who are more likely to bear the brunt of the social and economic consequences of the pandemic including Gender-Based Violence.
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Recognizing that many organizations may want to be more involved, the National Women’s Commission adapted this resource packet specifically for use during 16 Days of Activism Campaign aiming to raise awareness about 16 Days of Activism and efforts to combat GBV. Additionally, it hopes that ideas found in the Resource Package will help with the advocacy for the elimination of all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in public and private spheres through a united voice.
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