Guterres, Amy Pope support 16days of Activism

United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope among other leaders of various international organizations have spoken in support of this year’s 16days of activism against gender based violence.

The global organizations’ leaders in one voice condemned violence against women and called for a world devoid of gender based violence.

António Guterres said: “Violence against women is a horrific violation of human rights, a public health crisis, and a major obstacle to sustainable development.

Let’s build a world that refuses to tolerate violence against women anywhere, in any form, once and for all.

Amy Pope: As we mark the start of #16Days of Activism, I reiterate the call to #EndGBV.

We must take action to protect women and girls everywhere especially those in vulnerable situations.

There is #NoExcuse for us not to work towards a safer world for all.

Cindy Mcain of World Food Programme: 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence during their lives. Those living in crisis settings face disproportionate risks.

We must continue to build a world where every woman & girl has autonomy, opportunities, is safe, respected and heard.
#16Days #NoExcuse

There is #NoExcuse for us not to work towards a safer world for all.

UNICEF Chief, Catherine Russell: In humanitarian crises, adolescent girls face greater risks of forced marriage.

Girls married young are at increased risk of gender-based and sexual violence.

This #16Days of Activism–and all days-let’s do more to protect the rights and futures of ALL adolescent girls.

UNHCR Libya: 📣“We must be resolute in safeguarding women and girls from all types of violence in times of hostilities. Immediate actions are crucial to ensure their safety.”

UNHCR’s Chief of Mission in Libya, Aseer Al Madaien kicks off the 16 Days of Activism campaign 🧡🎗

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UNHCR Represent: 1 in 5 forcibly displaced women have experienced sexual violence.
This is unacceptable and there is #NoExcuse.

During the #16Days of Activism, join us and demand an end to this pervasive human rights violation.

NAPTIP: Real lives, real pain.

736 million women, 1 in 3, facing intimate partner violence globally.

Let’s break the silence.

Share. Speak. Act. 💬🤝

It’s time to face the facts!

UN Women AsiaPacific: We salute:
✊grassroots activists
✊women human rights defenders
✊survivor advocates
✊people around the world
who are standing up to prevent and end gender-based violence.

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#16Days #NoExcuse