16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence

PAKISTAN
Shirkat Gah Women ’s Resource Center
by Shahina Hanif

International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women

The Sahil referral unit Sukkur organized a Press briefing and a Candlelit Vigil with support of White Ribbon Campaign Pakistan on 24th November, 2009 at Press Club Sukkur, under the title “Nationwide White Ribbon Day Celebrations” to celebrate 25th November, International Day for the Eradication of Vio

Formation of Media Support Group for EVAW

Media Support Group was formed in 16 Days of Activism Campaign urging policy and opinion makers for elimination of violence against women in Pakistan

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Awareness campaign in South Punjab, Pakistan

16 Days of Activism brought some positive change among conservative community in South Punjab, Pakistan

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Uruguay: Women Parliamentarians join Lilac Ribbon Campaign

On 25 November, as a symbol of the fight against domestic violence, the bicameral Caucus of Women Parliamentarians joined the Lilac Ribbon Campaign sponsored by the Uruguayan Network against Domestic and Sexual Violence.

Romania: Mass Media Campaign to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

The Chairperson of the Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men submitted a declaration to the Romanian Chamber of Deputies on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Philippines: Exhibition with artwork from children, speech mark 16 days of activism

On 1 December, Senator Pia S. Cayetano launched an exhibition entitled "Stop! The time to end VAW is now" in celebration of 25 November as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Finland: Parliament distributes statement on VAW

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Parliament of Finland posted a press release on its website, a commentary on How the Parliaments can act to stop violence against women by Ms.

South Africa: address barriers to treatment for women living in poor rural communities

This is an online action calling on the Ministry of Transport of South Africa to help increase access to health services for HIV, particularly for women, by improving the regularity and affordability of rural transport systems.

Ecuador: Members of Parliament give joint press conference on VAW

During a press conference held on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, members of parliament Scherznarda Fernández and María Paula Romo, together with Speaker Fernando Cordero, underscored the parliament’s commitment to legislating on this matter that is equally important as other issues