16 Days of Activism

Invest to prevent violence against women and girls: A campaign for change

Welcome to our campaign page dedicated to investing in the prevention of violence against women and girls

Together, we aim to shed light on the significance of proactive investment in creating a safer, more equitable world for all

#InvestisChallenge

About The Campaign

16 Days of Activism is a global campaign established by the United Nations to raise awareness and encourage communities to take action to end violence against women. The annual campaign begins on 25 November, the International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on 10 December, which is International Human Rights Day.

Theme

This year, the theme for the 16 days of Activism is: “Invest to prevent violence against women and girls.”

Investing in preventing violence against women and girls’ matters because…

1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime
More than four out of five women and girls (86%) live in countries with no solid legal protection, or where statistics simply don't exist
One in four countries (25%) have no system for monitoring budget allocations in favor of gender equality
Women's rights organizations at the forefront of the eliminating GBV receive only 5% of official development aid allocated to combating violence against women
The number of women and girls living in conflict situations has increased by 50%, making millions more vulnerable to gender-based violence
Investing in support services can reduce the impact of violence on survivors by up to 40%
Communities that invest in gender equality see a 7% increase in GDP
80% of human trafficking victims are women and girls
Violence against women and girls’ increases during emergencies and conflicts
Education and economic empowerment reduce the risk of violence by 50%

Investing in preventing violence against women and girls not only ensures their safety but also creates ripple effects that positively impact the entire community. Safer communities, empowered individuals, and strides towards gender equality contribute to a healthier, more prosperous, and fairer society for everyone. This investment is a crucial step towards achieving lasting societal progress and well-being.

Key Messages:

Invest for change: in research, empowerment, policies, community education, healthcare and support services
Empower women and girls by investing in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities
Support survivor-centered programs and initiatives
Challenge and transform societal norms that perpetuate violence
Advocate for policy changes and societal shifts to end violence against women and girls

#InvestisChallenge

Access to Medicines Platform #investischallenge is a 16 Days of Activism Social Media Campaign

Choosing “Invest is” as a challenge emphasizes the transformative power of allocating resources, effort, and commitment towards preventing and ending violence against women and girls. This challenge aims to redefine the concept of investment, urging individuals, communities, governments, and organizations to recognize the significance of proactive action and dedication in creating lasting change.

By embracing the #InvestChallenge, participants commit to actively contribute to a world where safety, respect, and equality are not just aspirations but realities for everyone. Through collective investment, we aim to empower survivors, challenge societal norms, drive policy changes, and foster inclusive communities, ultimately paving the way towards a future free from gender-based violence.

Let’s flood social media with messages of invest means or is!

This year Access to Medicines Platform is encouraging everyone to get behind the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and share what invest is/means to them on their social media account, using the tag: #investischallenge

This is a simple and fun way for individuals and communities to get involved in the 16 Days of Activism campaign in their workplaces, schools, local cafes, places of worship, and other community groups and hangouts!

Access to Medicines Platform #investischallenge is a 16 Days of Activism Social Media Campaign

Let’s flood social media with messages of invest means or is!

Call To Action:

Join the challenge

by actively participating in the #InvestisChallenge and take concrete steps towards investment in preventing violence against women and girls

Share your involvement

and contributions to the challenge on various platforms and tag us. Share our campaign on social media using: #InvestisChallenge #InvestToEndGBV #16DaysofActivism