16 Days of Activism 2021
25 November - 10 December
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign (16 Days Campaign) is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
During the 16 Days period, Government together with civil society and the private sector will host a series of community and sector dialogues and activities to foster a collaborative effort in dealing with Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
Experiencing any form of GBV can result in trauma, and it is essential that you take care of yourself before you decide to do anything else.
For urgent counselling services you can reach out to the national Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC), a 24-hour call centre established by the Department of Social Development, that offers immediate trauma counselling and assistance. The GBVCC can also reach out to other resources on your behalf and put you in contact with a social worker or trained counsellor.
There are many national organisations and programmes that offer both legal and emotional counselling services for those who have experienced any form of GBV.
Together, let’s take action to support the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.
COVID-19 has presented us with new challenges which call for individual and collective solutions. Let’s continue our efforts all year round from 16 to 365 days of activism, to advance the human rights of women. A world without violence is possible and this moment demands unparalleled courage and joint action to make this vision a reality.
