16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is an international campaign originating from the first Women's Global Leadership Institute co-ordinated by the Centre for Women's Global Leadership in 1991. Participants chose the dates 25 November - International Day Against Violence Against Women - and 10 December - International Human Rights Day - in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights and to emphasize that such violence is a violation of human rights. 

For the 13th year, South Africa is taking part in the global 16 Days of Activism Campaign. South Africa is still home to high levels of violence against its women and children, despite a world-renowned Constitution and a legislative overhaul that safeguards women's and children's rights. 

16 Days of Activism Campaign - Afrikaans

16 Days of Activism Campaign - Xhosa

The government, business, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations and the media are all participating in the drive to increase awareness of the negative impact of violence and abuse on women and children.

The 2012 16 Days Campaign will continue with the global theme: From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women!