In this episode of TWiGH, in recognition of the 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women, the panel discusses gender based violence (GBV) against women and highlights interventions to end GBV. 16 days of advocacy runs between Nov 25, the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Dec 10, International Human Rights Day. The panel outlined differences between GBV and violence against women as well as described briefly various innovative interventions being used worldwide to combat violence against women. Points of discussion include: GBV and conflict, use of theatre and art to combat violence against women, new law in Brazil against femicide, and highlighting various organizations and campaigns for eliminating GBV.

Organizations highlighted: UN Women, Rawanda's “Positive Masculinities”, Girls Not Brides

Campaigns highlighted: Orange the world, 16 days of activism, White Ribbons campaign, Priya Shakti, WEvolve, HEforSHE

#TWiGHJOBS: Internship with UNFPA working on GBV in humanitarian settings. Apply by 14th December
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Show-note links:

Our previous video on GBV: [ Ссылка ]

GBV in Liberia [ Ссылка ]

Study that showsGBV significantly increases following major wars.
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New law against GBV in Brazil [ Ссылка ]

Priya Shakti comic: www.priyashakti.com

Panel: Sulzhan Bali, Sarah Weber, Katherine Dunlop, Kosalai, Sanskriti Sasikumar
Show Produced by: Sarah Weber & Sulzhan Bali

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