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Powerful insights from the High-Level Opening Panel, emphasized the importance of collaboration, prevention, and amplifying youth voices to combat online violence against children: Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, UN SRSG on Violence against Children: "We must make child safety by design and child privacy by design mandatory before technology is launched." Dr. Omar Abdi, Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF: "In 2000, 6% of the world was online. Now it's 66% and rapidly increasing. There's no distinction between online and offline." UNICEF is urging governments to integrate online risks into violence prevention efforts, and to prioritise children's rights in digital governance. The urgency of this moment cannot be overstated Rhiannon-Faye McDonald, Survivor leader, Global Survivor Council Brave Movement, and Head of Advocacy, Marie Collins Foundation "While prevention is absolutely essential, we also need to help children who have been harmed. Professionals aren't equipped to support children impacted by online abuse. We need to upscale capacity...Abuse thrives in silence. We need to have the conversation. It leads to victims and survivors being able to disclose and tell you what we need... please speak about it." Daphne, Young Activist, Programa de Salud Joven de Fundación PLAN: "Digital violence manifests in various forms, from cyberbullying to grooming, where adults manipulate minors through social media. It is essential that we develop clear and effective strategies to ensure our protection in these digital environments." Marie Mokuba, Global Youth-Led Movement: "Knowledge is power... information is crucial when working with young people. We need to have lived experience and young people feeding into these initiatives”

GRETAs 2023 annual report highlights the need for stronger access to justice and effective remedies for trafficking victims. we are appreciative for their work and activities. It is important to note that these same recommendations have been reiterated by survivors for years, decades with the most crucial aspect being survivor inclusion and leadership in decision-making at every level. As a survivor Leader and expert, I have seen amd advocated the importance of survivor-led solutions in ensuring the human rights of victims. With guiding documents and national referral manuals in place, we can activate GRETAs recommendations and work towards preventing trafficking in all countries, industries and sectors. During my virtual presentation at the UN Civil Society Conference in Kenya, Nairobi this week, I reminded audiences that heard from our experts about need for econimics, education, political will and technological advancements. I finished our talking time affirming that to be advanced and accomplished safety and security is the first pillar. In building effective action coalitions for Pact of the Future and Summit of the Future we continue to address the disproportionate impact on women and girls, marginalized, Indigenous, ethnic and at-risk persons in human trafficking sexual exploitation and gender based violence cycles safety peace and security as priority to provide opportunity for all other recommendations and activities of governments civil society public actors financiers and industries. Let us stop spending survivor justice money on more studies, research, and reports. Let's use what GRETA and many others have provided us. Stop tokenizing survivors to support structures and institutions that need overhauls against survivor biases inviting "easy to work with and unexperienced survivors to ensure their funding streams. Instead we can renew and revitalize key operations and activities at all levels starting with Survivor CEO, Board, Executive positions, Rappetuers, Policy Consultation, Political and Social platforms Thank you to those agencies NGOs and organizational allies that are already working towards this) Change in structures and survivor leadership with independent oversight, standards, and monitors is imperative. Let's work together to inspire voluntary compliance and collaboration towards a world free of trafficking and violence against women and girls in all forms. BPW Canada BPW Europe BPW Concordia St. Martin #cdnpoli United Nations UN Women NGO Committee on the Status of Women (NGO CSW/NY) National Center on Sexual Exploitation Human Trafficking Institute Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada 🇨🇦 Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking The Canadian Women's Foundation #vstoronto Covenant House Vancouver Covenant House Toronto #NotInMyCity Defend Dignity Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) Women's College Hospital Foundation #courageforfreedom

Thoughts from our CEO and Founder Kirstin Butcher as we make the start the UN’s 16 days of Activisim:

🌍 This year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence underscores the urgent need for global action to protect women and girls. The UK is taking important steps: Partnering with Women’s Rights Organisations in Kenya and South Africa to pioneer violence prevention strategies. Launching Safe Online, a £27m initiative to combat tech-facilitated gender-based violence, support survivors, and tackle harmful content. Strengthening efforts to prevent sexual violence in conflict through the International Alliance on PSVI. With 85% of women globally experiencing or witnessing online abuse, this is just the tip of the iceberg. While these steps are significant, we need greater activism and visibility to address gender-based violence on all fronts. 📖 Learn more about the UK’s initiatives: https://lnkd.in/esarDpTi #16DaysOfActivism #GenderBasedViolence #SafeOnline #EndVAWG

Today marks the first day of the annual Women World Summit Foundation (WWSF) 19 Days Campaign for the Prevention of Abuse and Violence against Children and Youth, launched in 2000. This campaign promotes the urgent realization of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target #16.2, which aims to end abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against children. The Campaign seeks to mobilize and encourage local and national civil society to enhance prevention measures. As a WWSF member, CWISH is dedicated to fostering solidarity and activism to ensure a global commitment to ending abuse and violence against children and youth by 2030. The theme for Day 1: Prevention of Children in Armed Conflict Any person under 18 years old who is, or has been, recruited or used by armed forces or groups in any capacity—including as fighters, cooks, porters, spies, or for sexual purposes—falls under this definition. (Source: Paris Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups, 2007) The United Nations Security Council has identified six grave violations concerning children in armed conflict: • Killing and maiming of children • Recruitment or use of children as soldiers • Sexual violence against children • Attacks against schools or hospitals • Denial of humanitarian access for children • Abduction of children (Source: UN Children and Armed Conflict) Join us in our commitment to protect children and youth. Share this message and support the movement with #ENDvoilence #SDGGoal16 #19DaysWWSF2024 #ChildrenNotSoldiers #childabuseprevention #75%CampaignWWSF #timetoact #Cwish #childrights #Youth2030 #HumanRights For more details about the Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) and the “19 Days of Activism for Prevention of Violence Against Children and Youth” campaign, including downloadable resources and action kits, please visit their official pages: • WWSF Homepage (https://www.woman.ch/) • 19 Days of Activism Prevention Kit (https://lnkd.in/g8-BVjGt)

📈 Nearly 40% of women globally report experiencing Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), ranging from sexualized online harassment to threats to life. We need to be able to reach people online - in their moment of need - with practical resources to help identify, report, and protect against TFGBV. 🌍 Today, we're spotlighting digital campaigns to combat TFGBV for United Nations 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Moonshot is currently working to support survivors and bystanders of TFGBV in Guatemala online. To date we have: ✅ Reached 2 million YouTube and Facebook users in Guatemala with vital information on how to spot and reject TFGBV. ✅ Our campaign explains different forms of TFGBV, the mental health and physical impacts of these forms of violence, and the silencing effect they have on women, with calls to action for people who can safely speak out. ✅ Offered online resources over 20,000 times to people looking for support with experiencing TFGBV. We’re proud to have partnered with IPANDETEC on this important initiative! Learn more about IPANDETEC’s TFGBV work here ⤵️  https://lnkd.in/eKvSFAvp #16Daysofactivism #NoExcuse #EndViolence Check out the Transform project’s resources here, including the Guatemala country assessment ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eZm2agsG

This time of year, our feeds start to fill with important messages as we mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism. This year’s theme, Every 10 Minutes, a Woman is Killed serves as a stark reminder of the urgency to prioritise gender-based violence globally. We must simply do more–individually, collectively, and systemically—to protect women and children in our communities. At Genvis, we’ve spent the last year working with organisations and partners in Australia and Canada, focusing on the “how to” deliver the many inquiries and recommendations made by governments worldwide to improve outcomes for individuals affected by violence. Through our Safe with Milli program, we're turning ideas into actions, using technology to support victim-survivors and create safer communities. Over the next 16 days, we’ll share stories, insights, and updates about our work in this space and highlight the incredible organisations involved in our pilot program. Follow us @Genvis to learn more about the impact we’re striving to make and opportunities to get involved. #16DaysOfActivism  #SafeWithMilli #UNWomen #NoExcuse #GBV #IPV #FDV #playyourpart #genvis #publicsafety

The latest report on femicides by UN Women and UNODC has shown 140 women and girls die every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative, which means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes. Africa recorded the highest rates of intimate partner and family-related femicide, followed by the Americas, and then Oceania. Only 37 countries reported data on intimate partner and family-related femicides in 2023, a sharp decline from 75 countries in 2020. “Violence against women and girls is not inevitable—it is preventable. We need robust legislation, improved data collection, greater government accountability, a zero-tolerance culture, and increased funding for women’s rights organizations and institutional bodies,” said UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous. The report coincides with the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 10. Family and domestic violence support services: The Survivor Hub Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 DV Connect Women's Line: 1800 811 811 13 YARN 13 92 76 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Headspace: 1800 650 890 Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 13 11 14 Stay in the know with the ABC NEWS App ➡️ https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #ABCNews #DomesticViolence 

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year’s theme is #NoExcuse UNiTE to End Violence Against Women. Today also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The Government of Canada’s theme for 2024 is Come Together, Act Now. Sadly, gender-based violence (GBV) is still prevalent in our communities. As mentioned on the Government of Canada’s website, “from 2011 to 2021, an average of 102 women and girls were victims of gender-related homicide per year in Canada, totaling 1,125 over the period.” [Source 1] For this reason and more, advocating for change in social norms, attitudes, and systems; educating ourselves and those around us; and being champions of equity is paramount. Below, we have shared some helpful resources in support of women’s safety: 🔹 Access YMCA BC’s Violence Against Women Intervention & Support Service in Kamloops, which provided 194 residents with safe refuge at the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter in 2023 and, so far, in 2024 has supported 165 residents: https://lnkd.in/gRsWuYkx 🔹 Join YMCA BC in our support of the critical work being led by YWCA Metro Vancouver and its coalition of partners by adding your voice to their open letter to the Premier, declaring GBV an epidemic: https://lnkd.in/gazqDGfM 🔹 Check out the Government of Canada’s resources for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: https://lnkd.in/gsuuRv2R 🔹 Learn more about GBV: https://lnkd.in/ey-qjUe By working together, we can make a difference and work towards ending GBV in Canada. Source 1: https://lnkd.in/gFn2rSXb #endgenderviolence

It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On December 6, we remember: Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Maryse Laganière Maryse Leclair Anne-Marie Lemay Sonia Pelletier Michèle Richard Annie St-Arneault Annie Turcotte Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz As we mourn their loss and remember their lives, we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred that led to this tragedy, and the misogyny that still exists today. In Canada and around the world, women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals face unacceptable violence and discrimination. Gender-based violence in Canada has been magnified and amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been reports from police services, shelters, and local organization of an increase in calls related to gender-based violence across Canada during the pandemic. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action. Achieving a Canada free from gender-based violence requires everyone living in this country to educate themselves and their families and communities on gender-based violence, centre the voices of survivors in our actions and speak up against harmful behaviours. Ways to honour the victims of this tragedy on December 6: Wear a white ribbon. You can make one at home or order one online. Attend a vigil in your community. Today and throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (from November 25 to December 10), add your voice to the conversation and share the ways you are being part of the solution to end gender-based violence. Use the hashtag #16Days. Learn more about the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV campaign and how to get involved