The Ministry of Social Services, Family, and Gender Affairs joins with the International Community in recognizing International Day to Reject Violence Against Women and Girls on Friday, November 25, 2016. Each year the United Nations observes 16 days of Activism to highlight the international campaign to end violence against women and girls.
Over the period of sixteen (16) days, November 25th – December 10th several agencies around the world will partner with the United Nations in the drive to protect the human rights of women and girls to live free from violence. This year, World Aids Day, International Day of Persons Living with Disabilities and Human Rights Day will also be observed during this period.
The 16 day campaign will include a Young Women in Leadership and Diversity Seminar, Gender Self-Exploration Tour at the Dominica State College, Church Leaders Workshop, and Community Meetings and other public awareness activities coordinated by the Bureau of Gender Affairs in partnership with NGO’s and Civil Society.
This year International Day to Reject Violence Against Women and Girls is Celebrated under the UN Women Theme “Orange the World: Raise Money to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” The Public is invited to wear Orange on Friday, November 25 to symbolize a brighter future without violence.
We also invite the public to join the social media campaign by sharing photos, messages, and videos showing how you “Orange the World” using the hashtags #orangetheworld #16days #endviolence. The observance of this day and the activities which will follow over the next 16 days are intended to remind us that violence against women is a human rights violation and that prevention is possible and essential.