FOR WOMEN, THE FEAR OF VIOLENCE IS AN EVERYDAY REALITY.
Whether it’s on their way to work, at home or anywhere in
between, women carry a heavy burden—physically, emotionally, and
financially—to feel safe. Unpack the Everyday shows the lengths women
go to protect themselves with objects they carry in their bags every day.
This needs to change. Creating a violence-free world for women
and girls—online and offline—means we, all of us, take
collective action today and every day. From recognizing and
listening to women, to speaking out, to calling out unacceptable
jokes and behavior, we all have an active role to play. Find out
how and join UN Women for the annual global
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE campaign from November 25th to
December 10th.
ACTIONS FOR CHANGE
Believe Women.
Take a Stand.
Speak Out.
Challenge Stereotypes.
FOR WOMEN, THE FEAR OF VIOLENCE
IS AN EVERYDAY REALITY.
GALLERY
To feel safe, women have to look at everyday things differently.
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TAKE ACTION
Gender-based violence is something women unfairly face, but we can solve it together. Here are 16 ways men and boys can take action, better themselves and help create a safer, more equal world.
When it comes to ending violence against women, we all have an active role to play. This includes men and boys. From speaking up to hearing the stories of survivors, here are actions every one of us can take today.
16 DAYS
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10th, Human Rights Day. In support of this civil society initiative, the United Nations UNiTE campaign calls for global actions to increase awareness, galvanize advocacy efforts, and share knowledge and innovations. In 2019, the UNiTE campaign will mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence under the theme “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!”
Join the global call to action to end violence against women.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10th, Human Rights Day. In support of this civil society initiative, the United Nations UNiTE campaign calls for global actions to increase awareness, galvanize advocacy efforts, and share knowledge and innovations. In 2019, the UNiTE campaign will mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence under the theme “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!”
Join the global call to action to end violence against women.
Women walk with keys between their fingers—just in case.
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Women wear headphones not just for music, but also to ignore unwanted advances from men.
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Women are socialized to take taxis instead of walking at night as a safety measure.
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Women store everything from pepper spray to emergency cash in their handbags—just in case.
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For women, a charged phone is a lifeline to safety.
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Women sometimes use their compact mirror to scan their surroundings for anyone following them.
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Women watch over their drinks for fear of being drugged and assaulted.
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Women think twice about what shoes to wear in case they have to run from danger.
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Women wear sunglasses not just for bright days, but also to avoid unwanted eye contact with men.
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For women, even a small dog can be a guard dog.
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