Authored by: Angela Sabblah, NGO CSW/NY Social Media & Communications Intern Every year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) unites people worldwide to combat violence against women

Authored by: bec ritchie, NGO CSW/NY Advocacy & Admin Intern Statistically, women of color are at a higher risk of experiencing gender-based violence. Indigenous and Native women consistently comprise the

Authored by: bec ritchie, NGO CSW/NY Advocacy & Admin Intern   The World Health Organization (WHO) defines intimate partner violence as ‘behaviour within an intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual

Authored by: Mads Menoher, NGO CSW/NY Advocacy & Admin Intern   Research shows that GBV and mental health have a direct correlation. Women who have experienced GBV are more exposed

Authored by: bec ritchie, NGO CSW/NY Advocacy & Admin Intern Though it is vital to address the issue of gender-based violence across the globe, it is equally important to remain

Authored by: Mads Menoher, NGO CSW/NY Advocacy & Admin Intern With women leaders taking the reign on issues like GBV, men and boys have taken the backseat in the conversations

Authored by: Mads Menoher, NGO CSW/NY Advocacy & Admin Intern Globally, Gender Based Violence (GBV) still remains a large issue, with about one of three women experiencing GBV in their

Authored by: bec ritchie, NGO CSW/NY Advocacy & Admin Intern What is the 16 Days of Activism campaign? The 16 Days of Activism campaign was formulated in 1991 by activists