The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign that begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs through International Human Rights Day on 10 December. This year's theme is 'UNiTE! Activism to end violence against women and girls'. Each day we will be sharing an article, video, or resource on this theme.

Day One

"Statement: Call to Action - "UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls!"”
Joint statement by United Nations entities for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Day Two

"Push forward: 10 ways to end violence against women"
UN Women article with practical suggestions for how we can all help to end violence against women.

Day Three

WHO's repository of information on violence against women
Relevant news, publications, tools, and feature stories from the WHO.

Day Four

"Types of gender-based violence"
Explainer from the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, covering domestic abuse, elder abuse, forced marriage, HIV and intimate partner violence, LGBTQ intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.

Day Five

The HeartMob online harassment resources page
HeartMob provides information and support in relation to online harassment - how to recognise it, how to respond to it, how to protect yourself, and your rights.

Day Six

End Violence Against Women's campaigns
A directory of campaigns you can get involved with the tackle violence against women, including ending online abuse.

Day Seven

Human Rights Watch's women's rights portal
Video updates, news articles, and reports on international women's rights issues.

Day Eight

"Why does violence against women so often go unpunished?"
BBC Newsnight programme exploring barriers to justice for women.

Day Nine

Asma's Story - Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse video
Asma's experience, shared through the University of Derby

Day Ten

Shahina's Story - an account of Honour Based Abuse (video)
Shahina's experience of forced marriage at the age of 17

Day Eleven

Revolt report on sexual violence in UK universities
Research conducted in 2018 by Revolt and The Student Room on students' experiences of sexual violence

Day Twelve

Brook report on sexual violence and harassment at university
Research conducted in 2019 by Brook and Dig-In on students' experiences of sexual violence and harassment within universities

Day Thirteen

Take Action to Prevent Femicide guide
Global 16 Days Campaign guide looking in detail at femicide and actions that can be taken by individuals and institutions to prevent it

Day Fourteen

Tackling violence against women and girls
UK Government strategy to tackle gender-based violence

Day Fifteen

From evidence to action: Tackling gender-based violence against migrant women and girls
UN Women briefing on addressing gender-based violence against migrants

Day Sixteen

LSE Knowledge Exchange: Tackling Violence Against Women & Girls
LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security hub addressing gender-based violence

Have a suggestion? Email your suggestions for articles, videos, or other resources to CVEP@warwick.ac.uk