Dr Sheena Swemmer (she/her)’s Post

📢 The 16 Days of activism against Gende-Based Violence is Day#2 today! Together we can create a future free from violence. 💪 👉 At UN-Habitat, empowering women and advocating for gender equality is central to our work of advancing better cities for all. Through these initiatives, UN-Habitat not only transforms urban spaces but also addresses the root causes of gender inequality. This 16 Days of Activism, let’s remember that every step we take brings us closer to safer, more inclusive communities. Ending GBV is not just a goal for sustainable urban development – it saves lives. ✅ The local government to promote gender, urban policies that do not just address the land ownership, but ensuring women have the same opportunity as men both law and in practice. 💪There is #NoExcuse for violence – not in our homes, not in our public spaces, and not in our communities. 💡Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eX5rwmFj #NoExcuse #16Days #StopGBV #UNHabitatCambodia

In latest podcast episode by Qanoondan, Sameer Khosa and a distinguished panel of legal experts dive into the vital role of female representation in the judiciary and the urgent need for gender-based legal reforms in Pakistan. Don't miss this insightful discussion on advancing gender equality in law and policy-making. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dFaFCn_6 #GenderJustice #LegalReforms #qanoondan

Equality begins when we say NO to abuse and YES to justice. Together, we can create a world where every voice is valued and every person feels safe. Let’s stand united against gender-based violence. 💪✨ #16daysofactivism #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence #endgbv #equality #justice #support #saynotoabuse #yestojustice #equalityforall

Day 16 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. As we conclude the 16 Days of Activism, let us remember that the fight against gender-based violence is not seasonal but a daily commitment until we see it eradicated in our communities and across the country. We must also refrain from all forms of human rights violations and strive to live as one. Every person and community, everywhere in the world, deserves to live free from gender-based violence. Happy International Human Rights Day! #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #EndViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls #HappyInternationalHumanRightsDay

Sharing this excellent animation that outlines the drivers of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience disproportionate rates of intimate partner violence, experiencing violence at 3 x the rate of non-Indigenous women, are hospitalised at 32 x the rate of non-Indigenous women and are 13 x more likely to be killed by their intimate partner than non-Indigenous women.

🧡 Day 14: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. We're spotlighting the voices of two male staff members from Vision Spring Initiatives, standing firmly with us to say NO EXCUSE FOR GBV! Their message is a powerful reminder that the fight against Gender-Based Violence requires everyone—regardless of gender—to take a stand. 📽️ Watch the video and join us in the movement for change. 💜 #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuseForGBV #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #MenAgainstGBV #vsiimpactinglives

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a powerful reminder that we all have a role in creating a violence-free world. Speak up, take action, and be part of the change. #TimeToActIsNow Let’s work together to eliminate gender-based violence and build a future where everyone, regardless of gender, can live free from harm. #16DaysofActivism #GenderBasedViolence #CYJULERC #SparkLinkAfrica

UMO would like to bring your attention to the #16DaysofActionAgainstDomesticViolence Originating in 1991 as the ’16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence’, this movement aims to raise awareness and initiate real change in the fight to end domestic violence and abuse. It is not just important that we seek out education on the truths, consequences, and signs of domestic abuse, as a way of protecting ourselves. It is our duty to hear the stories of domestic abuse survivors, to listen with an empathetic and compassionate ear, and spread a message of support that might reach individuals caught in similar situations. Below are a few links to some websites where you can learn more about the different ways this 16 days is being approached by different organisations, and the themes for this year: https://lnkd.in/dNmkEg7x? https://lnkd.in/e-YBuzvT https://lnkd.in/e6UrKkYZ https://lnkd.in/gpnyjJK

How can feminists stay safe from online gender-based violence? ⚖️ The Countering Backlash programme has produced a range of important resources, impertinent to empowering gender activists in the face of rising backlash. Here, Iffat Jahan Antara, Shamsad Navia Novelly and Shravasti Roy Nath have written a guide for activists to stay safe online. The resource pack shares knowledge and learning about gender-based violence online, and provides a list of strategies and protection mechanisms to stay safe online. Are you an online activist? Click here to explore the full resource and share with your community 👇 https://lnkd.in/eU4ZGAzd #AWIDForum2024 #OnlineSafety #Feminist #Activist #OBGV #16days #RisingTogether BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University

Extremism thrives on the suppression of women. Her dress, her body – their battleground. Is this what faith looks like? If a man wore it, would it be blasphemy? Violence against women disguised as piety. Please comment your thoughts about it in the comment section below. #gendergap #doublestandards #womensrights #extremism #misogyny #womensrights #humanrights https://lnkd.in/dqfxz-vV