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Engaging men and boys is key in the journey to prevent violence against women and girls. Here's why it matters: ✨ Promoting gender equality ✨ Advocating for policy changes ✨ Creating positive male role models ✨ Breaking the cycle of violence by addressing its root causes ✨ Rejecting toxic norms ✨ Influencing behavioural change We supported our partner Equimundo (Formerly Promundo-US) to replicate their Programme H, an evidence-based project developed in Rio de Janeiro in 2001, in Lebanon in 2014. The aim of the project was to encourage men and boys to challenge gender-based stereotypes, question traditional ideas of manhood, and contribute to ending all forms of gender-based violence in Lebanon. Since 2014, we have remained committed to investing in organisations dedicated to preventing gender-based violence. Join us in building a safer, more equal world. 🤝 #Womanity #GenderBasedViolence #EmpowerWomen #EndDomesticViolence #16DaysOfActivism #16Days

It’s International Women’s Day! 😔 This year, I believe there is nothing to celebrate, as long as women and girls in Gaza, Tigray, Sudan, Afghanistan and beyond are being killed and abused. Women and girls, especially those in conflict-affected settings, are disproportionately affected by: 🚨Increased risks of gender-based violence 🚨Loss of livelihood opportunities 🚨Greater food insecurity The world is at crossroads for #GenderEquality, standing up for women’s rights is more CRUCIAL than ever. That’s why at UN Women, this #InternationalWomensDay, we are calling to #InvestInWomen to accelerate progress for gender equality. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezmmjKRh #IWD2024

A female parliamentary candidate receives violent threats on social media during her campaign. A young girl is forced to leave school and marry at 15. A young woman is physically abused by her partner at home. What do all these scenarios have in common? They are all examples of gender-based violence (GBV). In Iraq, 1.32 million people are at risk of GBV and a staggering 75% of them are women and girls. 👩🏽👧🏽 To transform harmful social norms and attitudes towards GBV in Iraq, MAGENTA adapted and piloted UNICEF's Communities Care programme in Kurdistan. The results of the sessions demonstrate real transformation: ⬆️ 25-30% increased in positive attitudes towards gender equality ⬆️ 34-52% increase in disagreement with discriminatory gender beliefs ⬇️ 17-34% reduction in attitudes which support domestic violence. Learn more👇 https://lnkd.in/e-fsZ9wr #gbv #communities #unicef #sbc #socialnorms #iraq

This year, the UN marks the 16 Days under the theme “UNiTE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls”. EME Foundation as a woman-led organization is committed to investing in the prevention of violence against women and girls. We believe that by investing in education, empowerment, and economic opportunities, we can create a world where every woman and girl is safe and respected. Here are some of the ways that the EME Foundation is working to prevent violence against women and girls: ✅ We are providing education and training programs to help women and girls understand their rights and how to protect themselves from violence. ✅ We are supporting women-owned businesses and empowering women to help them become economically independent and reduce their vulnerability to violence through livelihood and poverty alleviation schemes. ✅ We are working with men and boys to change harmful gender norms and promote gender equality. #16daysofactivism #unite #violenceagainstwomen #investinprevention #emefoundation

I just read the African Union strategy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) 2018-2028 which was launched during the AU Summit February 2019. I found all the pillars interesting especially the one that focuses on the dignity and security of women and girls. As it is no longer news that women security and psychological integrity are often compromised and are subjected to violations in Africa with various form of violence such as; harmful traditional practices like early-child marriage, breast ironing and female genital mutilation. The GEWE Strategy proposes to implement AU guidelines on Ending Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) and fund national projects to penalise VAWG. As a Gender and Development Lawyer who specializes in gender based violence against women and girls, I consider those guidelines innovative because women and girls would be protected from gender based violence and they can fulfill their potentials in Africa. #notoviolence #notorape #sdg5 #genderequality #womenempoweringwomen #ngo #notosexualviolence

Gender Justice: A Fundamental Human Right! In Uganda, the statistics on violence against women and girls are alarming: - 95% of Ugandan women have experienced physical and sexual violence. - 1 in 3 women face physical or sexual violence (UBOS, 2020). - 43% of girls in East Africa marry before age 18 (UNICEF, 2020). - Women in Uganda are three times more likely to suffer gender-based violence than men (UBOS, 2020). Our commitment includes: - Challenging harmful gender stereotypes. - Advocating for policies and programs that promote gender equality. - Supporting survivors of gender-based violence. - Dismantling harmful systems and norms. - Holding leaders and men accountable. It is through dedicated efforts and unified action, that we can build a more just and inclusive society for everyone-where every woman can live free from the menace of violence. Let us speak up and transform society to eliminate violence against women by advocating for equality for all, irrespective of their location. #GenderJustice #Humanrights #WomenEmpowerment

The connection between poverty and domestic violence in Sub-Saharan Africa is a serious issue. To tackle it, we need a comprehensive approach that includes helping people out of poverty, promoting gender equality, educating everyone, improving the law, and providing support for victims. By addressing the root causes of domestic violence and offering help to those who need it, we can work toward safer and fairer communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. You can help us changing lives. It only takes a click on a link: https://buff.ly/46p2EFa #CedarTanzania #changingLives #empower #empowerpeople #subsaharanafrica #tanzania #Africa #positivechange #sustainablechange #povertyalleviation #healthcare #qualityhealthcare #equality #equity

📢 Join us today for the next CRANK webinar, where we delve into the latest evidence on the impact of child marriage laws and their crucial role within comprehensive legal and policy frameworks. Discover how embedding laws in gender-transformative and rights-based approaches can accelerate positive change for girls. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ev87PyFQ This engaging session will feature: ✨ New Findings: Explore the latest evidence reviews with significant implications for research, programmes, and policy. 🌍 Contextual Insights: Dive into case studies from Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia to understand the challenges, opportunities, and promising practices. 🗣️ Expert Updates: Hear from researchers and practitioners about new and ongoing child marriage research. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to the global effort to end child marriage and promote gender equality. Register now and be part of the change! #EndChildMarriage #GenderEquality #Research #Evidence #Webinar

Gender-based violence is endemic in South Africa. With 25 - 40% of women having experienced sexual and or physical intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals is Gender Equality, in which one of the targets is to eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking, sexual and other types of exploitation. We are halfway to the Agenda 2030, and South Africa is far from achieving this target. Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation #SDGs #genderbasedviolence #genderequality #16daysofactivism #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #agenda2030 #intimatepartnerviolence

📢 In Uganda, whether in a context of conflict or peace, Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) continue to face gender-specific forms of verbal & physical violence, including sexual violence just because of who they are & their fight for gender equality. Society must acknowledge the sacrifices of WHRDs, stand in solidarity with them & work collaboratively towards eradicating the societal norms that inhibit progress. It is a moral imperative to amplify their voices & strengthen their ranks with resources. Read more in today's @DailyMonitor by our own Rosette Gladys Nandutu #MentalHealthMattersforWHRDs #SupportWHRDs