“Everyone has a responsibility to prevent and end violence against women and girls, starting by challenging the culture of discrimination that allows it to continue.”
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
16 days of activism against gender violence is being recognised from November 25th to December 10th worldwide. The colour of the campaign in orange. UN buildings around the world are being lit in Orange. http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2014/11/a-global-call-to-orange-your-neighbourhood-galvanizes-communities-to-stop-violence-against-women
Soroptimist International President wears orange in support of the 16 days of activism.……………………………………..International President Ann is in good company. Ban-ki-Moon is also wearing orange for the 16 days of activism.………………………………….Gender violence is at the centre of all our programmes. Soroptimist International is posting a daily blog about gender violence for each of the 16 days. You can read the blog here: http://www.soroptimistinternational.org/16-days-of-activism-2014/post/743-16-days—day-two-shelter………………………………………….Here are some facts against gender violence:……………………………………..
