Women with disabilities are more likely to be subjected to violence than non-disabled women. Accessing justice and support and protection services is often impossible for women with disabilities because of accessibility, legal and other barriers.  Women and girls with disabilities rightly demand enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW!   #16daysofactivism #Orangetheworld  

Today there is more slavery in the world than in any other time of history. An estimated 40 plus million people are in modern slavery. #Soroptimists focus of all forms of modern-day slavery, through their projects worldwide. Raising awareness of widespread and multiple forms of slavery is the first step during #16daysofactivism we #Orangetheworld Join our movement and stand up for women and girls sigbi.org  

#Soroptimists are sensitive to the challenges faced by people living with HIV, women and girls and key populations. The crisis has widened the social and economic inequalities that increase the vulnerability of marginalized groups to HIV. We #OrangetheWorld on #WorldAIDSDay because women must be empowered to protect themselves from HIV.

Human Trafficking is a transnational activity that involves the exploitation of humans through repeated sale. #Soroptimists worldwide raise awareness of exploitation of which more than half are women and girls #16DaysofActivism looks at this gross violation of human rights. Trafficking is prevalent is almost all countries and accounts for the fastest growing business in the world. Raise awareness about the signs. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW! With #Orangetheworld  #EndHumanTrafficking

#Soroptimists are aware of increasing records of killings, attacks, and harassment against human rights defenders, including the particular challenges faced by women human rights defenders. We salute the countless women who have given their lives in pursuit of defending justice. Their work is so vital to promote and uphold equality. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW! We #OrangetheWorld in their honour for #GenerationEquality

Join us as we rally against Female Genital Mutilation. As #Soroptimists we call for a total end to such a heinous assault on girls. #FGM violates all child rights and is rooted in gender inequality. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW! #OrangetheWorld this #16DaysofActivism.

During #16DaysofActivism #Soroptimists turn our attention to the countless indigenous women and forgotten tribes whose voices have been taken away. To the women in those communities we give a voice. #Soroptimists call for an end to violence against women NOW! Join our movement and stand up for women and girls https://sigbi.org/glasgow-city/ #GenerationEquality #Orangetheworld

SI Glasgow City encourages everyone to support women and girl survivors of violence to stay safe and free of violence today and everyday. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off today, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. In 2022, the Campaign is continuing its multi-year theme of Ending Femicide. To learn more, view the Femicide Advocacy Guide to learn more and sign the petition to declare December 6 the International

SI Glasgow City encourages everyone to support women and girl survivors of violence to stay safe and free of violence. Take action during this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. In 2022, the Campaign is continuing its multi-year theme of Ending Femicide. To learn more, view the Femicide Advocacy Guide to learn