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As we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Futures Without Violence stands in solidarity with all those affected by this pressing issue. Futures Without Violence is a nonprofit focused on health and social justice, driven by a clear goal: to provide healing for those currently affected by violence and to create communities and families free from violence in the future. Their dedication revolves around promoting significant change and supporting preventive measures that uproot the foundations of violence. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women signifies more than a date on the calendar; it's a call to action. It marks the launch of the UNiTE campaign, running from November 25th to December 10th — encompassing 16 days of activism that culminate on International Human Rights Day (December 10th). Futures Without Violence is committed to fostering a world where safety and dignity prevail. Through their collective efforts, they strive to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. They advocate for awareness, support survivors, and work tirelessly to prevent violence before it occurs. During these 16 days of activism, let's unite, raise our voices, and take concrete actions to end the pervasive issue of gender-based violence. Join us in this crucial mission. Your support is invaluable. To donate to Futures Without Violence, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/gJKksG35 Together, we can make a difference. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #16Days #UNiTE #HumanRightsDay #FuturesWithoutViolence 

Let's take a stand against GBVF while country is observing 16 days of activism. Gender-based violence is a global pandemic that impacts the lives of one in three women worldwide. Domestic violence is the most common type of GBV, impacting one in four women. But violence takes many forms, including: Femicide, the killing of a woman because of her gender. GBVF in our country is a pandemic. You can play a role in fighting against this pandemic. The role can be in many ways, including: - advocacy - supporting other women & children - participation in community engagements - volunteering in NGO's supporting end of GBVF #endgbvf #stopviolence

DON’T TOUCH OUR RIGHTS These European elections have seen extreme right, anti-LGBTIQ+ parties win in France, Italy, Germany, and Belgium! This surge indicates a serious threat to LGBTIQ+ people across Europe. We are going backwards in time because these extreme right parties aim to take away our human rights using anti-LGBTIQ+ propaganda. For the past five years, Forbidden Colours NGO has been at the forefront, tirelessly defending LGBTIQ+ rights, which we can read here: https://lnkd.in/eCqEPSdd Every day our great team fights to make sure that they DON’T TOUCH OUR RIGHTS, but we can't do it alone. Therefore, your support is crucial in this battle. Donate today: 💖 https://lnkd.in/eYG2QhRU Thank you for your support! #LGBTIQ #HumanRights #EqualityForAll #SupportLGBTIQ #StandTogether #EuropeanElections #NoToDiscrimination #NGO #SocialJustice

Girls deserve protection! Neither FGM nor child marriage exist in a vacuum. In this region they are both driven by identifiable factors, one of which is gender inequality. We must listen, learn and take action to make measurable change. Ending this gender-based violence means rejecting destructive norms that only conserve and continue these practices. Protecting girls means ENDING FGM! Help us achieve that. Please consider donating: https://lnkd.in/dw8eMpjM 

🏳️🌈 Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia I'm an ally, but I'm fully aware I can/should do more. Reading Édouard Louis and knowing I'm one is simply not enough, especially when people who just want to live their lives in peace are under attack. If you are in the same situation, this is recommended to do: - Educate yourself: take the time to learn about the issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community and understand the significance of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This will help you be more effective in your support. - Make use of the resources you have: As an ally, you can make use of the opportunities you have to amplify the voices of LGBTQIA+ people and raise awareness of the issues they still face. Find more information, data, and insights. - Take action: show your support and be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. This could involve speaking out against discrimination, providing a safe and inclusive space, or simply listening to and supporting LGBTQIA+ friends and colleagues. - Attend an event: consider joining an event in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. Consider volunteering your time or skills to help these organisations achieve their goals. - Donate: consider donating to organisations that work to support LGBTQIA+ individuals and promote their rights. This can help fund important programs and services that support the well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals. - Commit beyond the day: remember that being an ally is an ongoing process, and it's important to continually educate yourself and engage in meaningful ways to support LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. - Vote: The European Parliament declared the European Union an ‘‘LGBTIQ Freedom Zone’’ back in 2021. #useyourvote during the upcoming EU elections (6-9 June) only to those willing to fight against hate and bigotry. Any other suggestions? #IDAHOBIT

I’m seeing lots of great women in tech posts in my feed this week 🚀 It's making me realise though, that we are outliers in the journey for global equality. In 2022, the UN warned that it might take 300 years to achieve full gender equality without proper investment. Here are some recent examples of the inequalities women and girls face. Disturbingly some of these show reversing equalities and this excludes the impacts of war on women in Ukraine, Sudan, and Gaza. • September 2021 - Afghanistan banned women from going to secondary school, undoing 20 years of progress for women and girls. • September 2022 - 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in Iranian custody after being arrested for breaking Iran's dress code for women. • Since June 2022 - 21 US states have restricted women's reproductive rights with outright bans or limits on abortion. This reverses a law passed in 1973. • For the year ending March 2023 - the UK's CPS reported 2.1 million domestic abuse incidents, with only 39,000 resulting in convictions. To support UN Women's essential programs for global gender equality, donate here: https://lnkd.in/eRgYe7pX #InvestInWomen #internationalwomensday #iwd “The goal of global feminism is to reach out and join global struggles to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression” bell hoooks, feminism is for everybody 💖✊

"Raising Voices, Inspiring Change: Uniting for #genderequality - #16daysofactivism Here are a few ways we can make a difference together: 1. Raise Awareness: Share information and resources on social media, organize events, or participate in campaigns to raise awareness about the issue. Let's use our platforms to educate others and spark conversations. 2. Support Organizations: Donate to organizations that work towards ending violence against women and girls. They provide assistance, support, and resources to survivors. Every contribution counts! 3. Volunteer: Get involved with local organizations that provide support services to survivors. You can volunteer your time, skills, or even organize fundraising events to help them continue their important work. 4. Educate Yourself: Take the time to learn about the root causes and dynamics of violence against women and girls. By understanding the issue better, we can challenge harmful beliefs and behaviors in our own communities. 5. Speak Out: Don't stay silent when you witness or hear about instances of violence or discrimination. Be an ally and stand up against gender-based violence. Your voice matters! 6. Support Survivors: Create a safe and supportive environment for survivors by listening to their experiences without judgment. Encourage them to seek professional help and provide resources if needed. 7. Engage Men and Boys: Involve men and boys in the conversation and encourage them to become allies in the fight against violence. Together, we can challenge harmful gender norms and promote healthy relationships. Remember, every action, no matter how small, makes a difference. Let's work together to create a world where women and girls can live free from violence. #orangetheworld #16daysofactivism #genderequality #noexcuse #notogenderbasedviolence #unwomen #unausa

🟠 You may have noticed some people around you seemed to be very a bit of extra orange than usual. Why was it so? Well I was also a bit late to the party but here is the information. Few days ago was the end of a very important two weeks in the year -  as they marked 16 days of activism against gender-based violence by UN Women. Here is some data EVERYONE should know: ◼️ only 3% of 18-24 year-olds had not experienced harassment ◼️ women with disabilities are more than twice as likely to experience domestic violence than women without disabilities ◼️ at Christmastime, calls to domestic abuse charities rise by up to 50% ◼️ 1 out of 3 women will experience physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime 💪🏼 What is it that you can do? JOIN: You can join the UN WOMEN community - it is a free space to network, learn, and support actions that fights against creating a change https://lnkd.in/g-WYKEBK DONATE: to support active change making by UN WOMEN UK https://lnkd.in/gBkm8gTJ SHARE: spread the information and data with others by sharing the data and content EDUCATE: learn more about the issues of gender inequality and gender-based violence by joining the events https://lnkd.in/gZhkgEWM 🌟 Become a part of the change from today #NoExcuse #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndVAWG #GenderEquality

CW: Violence, murder, abuse, men’s violence against women, intimate partner violence, violence against children, genital mutilation, domestic violence, harassment, sex and human trafficking, exploitation, rape, forced sex, child marriage, battering, femicide, stalking, sexual exploitation, slavery, forced marriage The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off today, on Nov 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It is used as an organising strategy by individuals and organisations to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Every year, the UNiTE Campaign focuses on a theme and is supported by the United Nations through the Secretary General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women initiative. This year’s theme is UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls which emphasizes the need for funding prevention strategies to proactively stop gender-based violence. The theme also aligns with the 2024 IWD theme which is Accelerating Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls by addressing poverty, strengthening institutions, and incorporating a gender perspective into financing. Violence against women and girls remains largely unreported due to the stigma and shame surrounding it and remains the most pervasive human rights violation around the world. To highlight how much of a serious issue this is globally, here are some statistics: - 736 million women, almost 1 in 3, have been subjected to physical or sexual IPV, non-partner sexual violence or both, at least once in their lives - More than 4 in 5 women and girls (86%) are living in countries WITHOUT robust legal protection - No country is within reach of eradicating IPV and only 25% of countries have systems to track and make budgetary allocations for gender equality and women’s empowerment - More than 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their family - that's 1 woman or girl every 11 minutes - 1 in 5 women aged 20-24 were married BEFORE turning 18 - 1 in 3 women have been subjected to violence at least once in their lifetime - An estimated 483 million women and girls aged 15-49 years, have been subject to sexual violence from a non-partner - Most violence against women is perpetrated by current or former husbands/intimate partners - Almost 1 in 3 women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence at least once in their life - 15 million adolescent girls worldwide, aged 15-19 years, have experienced forced sex If you would like to support 16 Days of Activism, I am aiming to raise $300 over the next 16 days by joining UN Women Australia in the walk to end violence against women. I've set up my page here: https://lnkd.in/gxB9KNSV There's #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls

First Nations women are 33 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family violence, which is predominantly perpetrated by cis gender white men. Understanding the barriers to help seeking and our own privilege and power while working in systems of oppression is critical in building culturally safe service delivery when preventing and responding to First Nations women experiencing violence. Ochre Ribbon week is an opportunity to continue learning from truth telling and to understand the devastating impacts of violence as well as recognising and celebrating the incredible work of First Nations organisations like DjirraVIC. We must also acknowledge the ongoing resilience and courage of First Nations people who continue to face discrimination, racism and oppression.