16 days global campaign spotlights growing threat of gender-based violence

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence runs annually from November 25 to December 10.

The campaign began in 1991 during the Women’s Global Leadership Institute and is supported by the UN through the UNITE initiative, which aims to end violence against women by 2030.

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious human rights and public health issue. Millions of women and girls experience both physical and digital abuse, with up to 58 per cent affected by digital GBV. The misuse of deepfake technology is rising, with most videos targeting women, and risks are especially high in crisis or humanitarian settings.

Perpetrators can be intimate partners, family members, or even unrelated individuals. Globally, one in three women will experience GBV in their lifetime. Digital abuse—including cyberbullying, harassment, and sharing intimate content without consent—is worsening the overall impact of violence against women and girls.

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