16 Days of Activism

What is GBV — 16 Days of Activism

What is GBV

Gender-based violence isn’t just physical—it’s words that wound, control that isolates, and silence that suffocates. It can happen anywhere, to anyone. Naming it is the first step to breaking its power. Speak out. End GBV.

Domestic Violence, Warning Signs and Support — 16 Ways of Activism

Domestic Violence, Warning Signs and Support

Domestic violence often starts with control, not a slap. Isolation, insults, and fear grow until escape feels impossible. Recognize the signs. Listen, believe, and guide survivors to safety. When communities care, healing begins.

Sexual Harassment in Public — 16 Days of Activism

Sexual Harassment in Public

Harassment in public spaces isn’t ‘small.’ It steals safety and dignity. Every stare, every unwanted word is violence too. Stand up. Support those who speak out. A safer street starts when we refuse to stay silent.

Sexual Harassment in Workplaces — 16 Days of Activism

Sexual Harassment in Workplaces

Workplace should mean respect, not fear. Harassment and threats steal dignity and safety. Every worker has the right to a workplace free from exploitation. Speak up. Support each other. A respectful workplace is not a privilege. It’s a right.

Legal Aids For GBV Victims — 16 Days of Activism

Legal Aids for GBV Victims

For many survivors, justice feels distant and daunting. Stigma and complex systems stand in the way but change begins with support. Every survivor deserves protection, respect, and justice. Their courage lights the path. Justice is not a privilege. It’s a right.

Online Abuse And Digital Safety — 16 Days of Activism

Online Abuse and Digital Safety

Abuse isn’t always face-to-face. It happens online too. Leaked photos, hateful comments, and harassment leave real scars. Think before you share. Report harm. Protect your space. Together, we can make the internet a place of respect and safety.

Child Marriage, A Violation of Rights — 16 Days of Activism

Child Marriage, A Violation of Rights

Child marriage robs girls of education, health, and freedom. It’s not protection or tradition. It’s a violation of rights. When communities choose education over marriage, everyone benefits. Protect girls, protect the future.

Human Trafficking and Exploitation — 16 Days of Activism

Human Trafficking and Exploitation

Trafficking often starts with false promises but ends in exploitation and abuse. Awareness saves lives. Learn the signs, speak out, and support rescue efforts. Freedom is not a dream, it’s a right.

Disability and GBV — 16 Days of Activism

Disability and GBV

People with disabilities face double barriers, judged for their bodies and silenced when abused. Protection must be inclusive, shelters accessible, and support open to all. Ending GBV means no one is left behind. Everyone deserves dignity and respect.

I Was the 30 Percent, Narrative 1 — 16 Days of Activism

I Was the 30 Percent, Narrative 1

Breaking the cycle of silence. An exploration of how seconds of abuse can last a lifetime, and the transformative moment when the weight of shame is finally returned to the offender.

I Was the 30 Percent, Narrative 2 — 16 Days of Activism

I Was the 30 Percent, Narrative 2

Shame, Silence, and Survival. A moving story about facing homophobia, the unexpected source of hate, and the strength it takes to prioritize your own safety—even when the mask finally slips.

I Was the 30 Percent, Narrative 3 — 16 Days of Activism

I Was the 30 Percent, Narrative 3

Marital right is a myth; consent is a requirement. A powerful reflection on the internal breaking point where the silence of others meets the realization that what is happening is not love, but abuse.

I Was the 30 Percent, Narrative 4 — 16 Days of Activism

I Was the 30 Percent, Narrative 4

When traditional expectations collide with a person's truth, the result is a heartbreaking ultimatum. This story highlights the struggle against forced marriage and the fundamental right to have one's love respected, not "corrected."

Men and Boys As Allies in Ending GBV — 16 Days of Activism

Men and Boys as Allies in Ending GBV

By choosing kindness over harassment and respect over violence, men can become powerful allies in the pursuit of safety for all. When equity is prioritized, the entire community thrives.

LGBTQIIA+ Communities and GBV — 16 Days of Activism

LGBTQIIA+ Communities and GBV

From the exclusion of family to the hostility of the streets, the struggle for safety is real—but so is the power of pride. This narrative explores the journey from being marginalized to demanding the dignity every human being deserves.

LGBTQIIA+ Communities and GBV — 16 Days of Activism

From Awareness to Change

Ending gender-based violence requires a collective commitment to speak out and disrupt the status quo. Change starts in homes and schools, fueled by the shared responsibility to ensure everyone lives free from fear. The goal is a world where safety is no longer a hope, but a certainty for all.