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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. Today, and every day, every woman should be able to live in a community, in a country and in a world free from any form of violence regardless nationality, race or religion. Sexual violence in conflict continues to be used every day as a tactic of war, with devastating impact for women and girls for the rest of their lives. The support to every survivor should be the priority as well as taking every perpetrator to justice ending impunity. #sexualviolence #sexualviolenceinconflict #war #weaponofwar #conflict #genderbasedviolence #CRSV #SGBV United Nations UN Women

Every year on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. Violence against women is defined as any act of gender-based violence that causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats. #stopviolence #stopviolenceagainstwomen #love #women #violenzasulledonne #violence #violenceagainstwomen #noviolence #k #stop #domesticviolence #novembre #humanrights #woman #feminist #blacklivesmatter #violenceconjugale #peace #stopracism #equality #stopbullying #selfdefense #metoo #feminism #bhfyp #like #donne #violenza #covid #non

This is irrefutable evidence, from abroad, that when anti-trans actors are allowed to speak, they can create cascading waves of hate felt long after they are gone. Venues must make sure that hate has no place within their walls. Governments must make sure hate is not allowed to be imported, and that the people who attempt to do so are refused entry. Everyone must make sure that anti-trans hate is treated the same way we’ve (fortunately) learnt to treat anti-Jew, anti-Black and anti-woman discourse: as a cancer which must be decisively eliminated before it metastases. Being queer or trans isn’t contagious, but hate is; we must act accordingly, around the world.

As a global community, we are still in disbelief over the rape and extreme horror of sexual violence against Israeli women by Hamas on October 7th. As I continue to educate and learn, I ask myself, what can we do to stop this?   This powerful article shared in Newsweek strongly emphasizes the transformative potential of our collective voices in challenging the status quo and fostering a safer, more just world that cannot be ignored.    By speaking up against the extreme violence against Israeli women, we are joining a movement condemning the actions of this group, and we are standing up for the fundamental rights of women everywhere.   By amplifying our voices, we send a clear message that violence and abuse will not be tolerated, and perpetrators must be held accountable.   As global citizens, we have a responsibility to use our voices and available platforms to shed light on the disturbing incidents happening to women at the hands of Hamas and demand accountability from those responsible.   The call to action is clear – our voices must become instruments of change, driving societal transformation and upholding the universal principles of humanity.    Not only does this article underscore the need for us to raise our voices in outrage, but it goes beyond that; it highlights how silence is not an option in the face of such atrocities.   I believe that our voices should be used to rally against the alarming instances of rape perpetrated by Hamas, and by doing so, we will create a ripple effect that demands accountability and justice for victims.   I encourage you to read this Newsweek article and lend your voice to the movement.   https://lnkd.in/gBzUq9ha   #SpeakUp #EndViolence #HumanityFirst #WomensRightsAreHumanRights  #BeALeader

Yes, why did it take 57 days?? Are Israeli women 'less than' other women? I stand with all women. The horrific treatment of Israeli women should have been instantly condemned for the abhorrent war crimes and inhuman terrorism that it was. Women's organisations around the world should also speak out without fear of reprisals. Speaking out does not mean our hearts aren't also breaking for Palestinian women and children. Condemning the treatment of Israeli women on 7 October, shouldn't be a fearful concept. The United Nations (UN) Women's Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) did not issue a statement until November 26, 2023, condemning the Hamas attack on Israeli women on October 7, 2023. It said that UN Women was "alarmed by the numerous accounts of gender-based atrocities and sexual violence during those attacks." It also said that UN Women "unequivocally condemns the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israel on October 7." It called for an independent and impartial investigation into the attacks, and for those responsible to be held accountable. It also called for increased support for survivors of gender-based violence. While the statement was welcomed by the Israeli government, it didn't go far enough in specifically mentioning the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, and didn't call for the UN to take action against Hamas. It was 57 days too late. The UN Women statement would have been a significant step forward in the organization's efforts to address gender-based violence in conflict zones if it had been released while the crises was emergent. On December 2, 2023, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous issued a follow-up statement, reiterating the organization's condemnation of the attacks and calling for further action to prevent and address gender-based violence in conflict situations. https://mol.im/a/12819793 via https://dailym.ai/android #israelhamaswar #israeliwomen #torture #israel #women #warcrimes #rape #inhumananddegradingtreatment #violenceagainstwomen #femicide #women United Nations

Sexual violence is common in war. But these are not only isolated battlefield incidents. Russia has allowed toxic gender hierarchies to become the norm within its borders, and allowed more brutal expressions to flourish on the frontlines of its war. This begins at the top, with President Putin demanding Ukraine’s fulfilment of the Minsk agreements with a joking reference to sexual coercion, saying “My beauty, it’s your duty”. His words won’t shock a country with an ingrained tolerance to violence against women and sexual and gender minorities. Russia has all but decriminalised domestic abuse. Its persecution of gay people has peaked in designating the LGBTQ+ movement as extremist. The same labelling for feminism and child-free movements is looming, as are the proposals to limit abortions.(c) https://lnkd.in/gQYC_qH7

Rape should never happen period full stop. As a survivor let me add some power to these comments, Sheryl. Rape should never happen during genocide and annihilation or ever but let’s be clear about the context in Gaza. Let’s also be clear that rape and sexual violence doesn’t only happen to womxn but to men folk and trans folx and gender non-conforming folx and non-binary folx. Let’s be clear that rape and sexual violence disproportionately impact already historically excluded, colonized, occupied, and marginalized people and communities. Genocide and annihilation exacerbate the conditions for rape and violence to occur. The silence that is so resounding now is about the actual and acknowledged humanity of some people and the dehumanization of others. Let’s use our platforms to be more clear. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

Let’s delve into the relationship between intersectionality and justice and explore how it shapes responses to family, domestic, and sexual violence (FDSV) 🧡 Intersectionality is crucial in understanding family violence. It acknowledges the complex interplay of gender, race, class, and other forms of identity in shaping lived experiences. Studies show that when these different sources of oppression intersect it can lead to increased risk, severity, and frequency of experiencing FDSV. ⭐We are invited to look at power imbalances based on race, gender, sexuality, age, ability, class, etc, and measure the inequities one might experience when intersecting forms of oppression create a deeper impact on their lives. This may be through limiting access to resources such as financial freedom, self-expression, services, security, peace and safety. Achieving social justice requires us to acknowledge these systemic inequities and ensure that marginalised voices are heard and centred in our pursuit of justice. An example of this is that racial oppression has constantly been missing from Western feminist narratives and actions. We can see this currently in the overwhelming silence amongst Western feminists about the Palestinian genocide and the resulting gendered violence against women and children. By acknowledging that traits and characteristics beyond gender can be used to oppress others, we can ensure responses to family violence that are not only supportive but transformative 💪🏾 #NonViolence #IntersectionalFeminism #FamilyViolencePrevention #SocialJustice #EndFamilyViolence #Intersectionality #Gendered Violence #Justice #IoNV Source: https://lnkd.in/gSMe_EcD Hala A. Hannah Wright, Mark Kulkens, Marijo Požega, Rebecca Atley. Stephanie Lagos, Jo Dewar Souraya Krayem

Gendered disinformation is “a subset of online gendered abuse that uses false or misleading gender and sex-based narratives against women, often with a degree of coordination, aimed at deterring women from participating in the public sphere.” It is crucial to recognize that gendered disinformation shares strong connections to technology-facilitated gender-based violence, violent extremism, and radicalization. In particular, misogyny was found to be integral to the ideology, political identity, and political economy of current violent extremist groups. Further, studies show that violent misogyny can motivate men and women to participate in violent extremism and radicalization, as well as inform mobilization strategies of violent extremist groups. https://lnkd.in/gEuT46uA

Thank you Christine Keating for writing what I've been railing about for months now! The phrase "women and children" has no place in our modern lexicon. Not only are women not helpless or fragile (though they suffer unique oppression worldwide), but men are not expendable. Men's deaths matter (says the spouse of a man, the parent of two grown sons, and the friend and colleague of many men), and putting women in the same category as children continues to infantilize and diminish half of the adults in the world. If we mean combatants v. noncombatants, then let's say that. If we are concerned about children's deaths (as we should be in all situations, not just war), then let's talk about the children. (As the author wrote: "The phrase 'women and children' obscures these truly vulnerable sectors of modern society — children, yes, but also the elderly, the disabled, and the sick; the undereducated and malnourished; the undocumented and the trafficked. Those who, during a time of crisis, find themselves unable to extract or defend themselves due to physical, legal, or imposed limitations. Many of those people may be women, but it is not their sex that defines their vulnerability.) On this topic, the reports about the alleged disproportionate number of "women and children" killed in Gaza is erroneous. If a family of 2 different-sex adults and 2 children is killed, 75% of those killed are "women and children." That doesn't mean women and children are targeted or being disproportionately killed. TO BE CLEAR: none of this means that any of the deaths are ok. That's my point: they are not. But at least let's discuss it all accurately and devoid of sexism that hurts everyone. https://lnkd.in/et-ssVU7