Key points about the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 days of Activism run annually from November 25, which is International Day against Violence Against Women, to December 10 which International Human Rights Day.

The global theme is "UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls".

Here are some shocking facts.

More than 1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence during their lifetime.

In 2021, nearly 1 in 5 women aged 20-24 were married before turning 18.

Less than 40 per cent of women who experience violence seek help of any sort.

This 16 Days, we’re encouraging everyone to get involved: from amplifying the voices of survivors and activists to supporting women’s organizations and strengthening feminist movements.