16 Days of activism campaign 2024

The annual international 16 Days of Activism Against Sexual and Gender Based Violence kicked off in Majuro on Monday 25, with a rally from Rita to the College of the Marshall Island basketball court.

The opening ceremony for the event was injected with the joyous energy from a performance by the Girl Guides, led by the indefatigable Miss Mei and her unflagging commitment to girls’ empowerment.

This year's theme for 16 Days of Activism is UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls, on the occasion of the celebration 30 years since the Beijing Declaration.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign beginning on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and concluding on 10th December, Human Rights Day.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world, and the RMI is no exception.

Gender Based Violence (GBV) exists in many forms and has detrimental physical, psychological, social and economic consequences for individuals, families and communities across the RMI. Statistically, more than half of the women in the RMI experience intimate partner violence (IPV), and as much as 62% of girls experience physical abuse.

Each year the 16 Days of Activism campaign strives to bring these statistics down, by continuing to involve the whole community to fight for a world without violence, respectful of the human rights of all, and peaceful enough for all women and girls to thrive and flourish.

Below is a list of all the activities during the next 16 days. We encourage everyone in the community to get involved in whatever capacity possible.

The campaign could not be possible without the participation and support of the GRMI, USP, WUTMI, CMI, MICNGO’s, MOHHS, SPC, Micronesian Legal Services Corporation, Pacific Women, The Girls Guide.

The opening ceremony was hosted by MOCIA Rubida Hermios and broadcast live by V7AB Radio Station by Radio Director William Ring, assisted by CMI Productions Manager Alindol Candle.

Nov 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women;
Nov 26: Girl Guide Club Skits, CMI counselling men's new perception on depression;
Nov 27: Girl Guide Club Wellness;
Nov 28: GGC Thanksgiving Lunch;
Nov 29:  Wear Orange;
Nov 30: Girl Guide Community Services;
Dec 01: World AIDS Day;
Dec 02: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, Disability opening week;
Dec 03: Building Codes Workshop;
Dec 04: International Volunteer Day, Building Code Disability Training;
Dec 05: Disability Mini Olympic;
Dec 06: Public Holiday;
Dec 10: Human Rights Day, USP Workshop on HR, Reclaim the Night;
Dec 11: International; Migration Day.

For more information contact the relevant organisations hosting individual events.

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