Is it possible to end violence

It all started with a casual conversation I was having with an old friend of mine, who told me about a T-shirt design competition he had heard of and encouraged me to use my skills as a graphic designer to the global UNiTE campaign. Unsure of what this campaign really entailed, I logged onto the Internet and learned that the UN Secretary-General had launched a call for young people to design a T-shirt which would mobilize people from across the world to combat violence against women and girls.

I was so shocked to read about the persistence of violence against women and girls in the world, and especially on the African continent. As a man, I felt ashamed to read about the thousands of women who have fallen victim to violence and rape time and time again.

Thinking about my own female family members, I was so touched by this phenomenon that I was determined to come up with a design which would embody that one feeling which unites us all: the determination to protect your loved ones from harm. I remembered how my mother told me she was treated badly by her new family, with whom she grew up after her own mother passed away. You are not alone. Use orangetheworld, 16Days and GenerationEquality to start your own conversation about gender-based violence, or share some of the content from our social media package.

Rape culture is the social environment that allows sexual violence to be normalized and justified, fueled by the persistent gender inequalities and attitudes about gender and sexuality.

Naming it is the first step to dismantling rape culture. Every day we have the opportunity to examine our behaviours and beliefs for biases that permit rape culture to continue. Think about how you define masculinity and femininity, and how your own biases and stereotypes influence you.

From the attitudes we have about gender identities to the policies we support in our communities, we can all take action to stand against rape culture. Donate to local organizations that empower women, amplify their voices, support survivors, and promote acceptance of all gender identities and sexualities. Take a stand by calling it out when you see it: catcalling, inappropriate sexual comments and sexist jokes are never okay.

Relevant data collection is key to implementing successful prevention measures and providing survivors with the right support. Girls Get Equal. Denying people the freedom to choose their path in life because of their gender prevents them from fulfilling their full potential.

There is lots we can do to help build a more gender-equal world. Understanding the deep roots of gender inequality and challenging discrimination when we see it are the first steps.

Drawing on over 80 years of experience with some of the world's most at-risk girls, we've put together a list of some of the most effective ways to tackle violence towards girls and women. A group of friends who are now living in Balukhali camp. During emergency situations, girls face additional dangers. Charlienne is determined to challenge beliefs around violence having seen her mother abused by her father. Young activists distribute comic books at bus stops in Hanoi to help girls travel on buses safely.

Luciano believes children should be educated to not use violence from a young age. Prevention is still the most cost-effective, long-term way to stop violence. Download this brief to learn more about our work. The Global Database on Violence against Women is an online resource designed to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on measures taken by governments to address violence against women, in the areas of laws and policies, prevention, services and statistical data.

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