10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Violence against women in politics (VAWP) is a type of gender-based violence (GBV) that remains a threat to women’s full political participation globally. Women activists, elected officials, candidates and voters are targeted online and offline. These violent attacks are a direct violation of women’s human right to engage politically and have their voices heard. Physical assault, including sexual violence, forced disappearances and coercion are a few examples of VAWP.
Unfortunately, this violence affects not only the individual but also the communities that they represent. VAWP deters future generations of women leaders from a career in politics. We know that women’s full and meaningful participation in politics leads to stronger democracies. However, barriers like VAWP continue to inhibit women’s participation. Threats to women’s participation in politics are threats to democracy. It is up to communities, civil society and governments to #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP.
The Women’s Democracy Network (WDN) will conduct the fourth annual 10 Days of Activism Against GBV advocacy campaign (10 Days Campaign) focused on VAWP from June 21 to June 30, 2022. Prior to the 10 Days Campaign, WDN members developed a Global Manifesto to Address Violence Against Women in Politics. During 10 Days Campaign, WDN members will advocate to civil society and government leaders to sign the manifesto to demonstrate their commitment to address VAWP.
June 21
10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
WDN Members Twitter:
Addressing violence against women in politics starts with raising greater awareness and empowering women’s voices. Join @IRIGlobal and @WDN during the 10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign to #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP. Here’s how ➡ https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
Women have a fundamental right to live free from violence, use their voices and fully participate in economic, social and political life.
Join @WDNGlobal during the 10 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence and call on governments around the world to #HearHerNow and empower women’s voices. Learn how ➡ https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 22
Hear Her Now
WDN Members Twitter:
To ensure the equal participation of women in political processes, violence against women in politics must end. Join @WDN and advocate to community and government leaders to empower women’s voices and #HearHerNow. Sign the manifesto here: https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
Examples of violence against women in politics include online attacks, offline stalking, physical attacks and emotional harm. These instances of violence and intimidation comes from not just strangers, but families and communities.
@WDNGlobal is saying NO to violence against women in politics by calling on communities and government leaders to demonstrate their commitment to address VAWP by signing WDN’s global manifesto. #HearHerNow #EndVAWP
https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 23
Women’s Political Participation
WDN Members Twitter:
Politics must be free of violence. With @WDN, I’m standing up to violence against women in politics and calling on political institutions to #EndVAWP. Stand with me and #HearHerNow
https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
Politics must be free of violence. With @WDN, I’m standing up to violence against women in politics and calling on political institutions to #EndVAWP.
Stand with me and #HearHerNow. Here’s how ➡ https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 24
Online Violence
WDN Members Twitter:
Online harassment directed at women politicians, opposed to men, is more likely to focus on their physical appearance and include threats of sexual violence. These threats highlight gender stereotypes and undermine their participation. Join @WDN’s call to #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP. Sign and share the manifesto https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
Online harassment directed at women politicians, opposed to men, is more likely to focus on their physical appearance and include threats of sexual violence. These threats highlight gender stereotypes and undermine their participation.
Join @WDNGlobal’s call to #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP. Sign and share the manifesto to stop violence against women in politics https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 25
Manifestations of VAWP
WDN Members Twitter:
Experiences of violence against women in politics include threats, abuse and ostracization from family and friends. @WDN is calling on communities and government officials around the world to #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP by signing the global manifesto https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
Experiences of violence against women in politics include threats, abuse and ostracization from family and friends.
@WDNGlobal is calling on communities and government officials around the world to #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP by signing the global manifesto.
https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 26
Democracy Needs Women
WDN Members Twitter:
Research shows that women’s leadership in politics improves the efficacy of democracy. @IRIGlobal’s @WDN is challenging political parties and government institutions to address barriers to women’s political participation #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
Research shows that women’s leadership in politics improves the efficacy of democracy.
Join @WDNGlobal during the 10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence to #EndVAWP and call on political parties to #HearHerNow. Learn more ➡ https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 27
VAWP and Physical Violence
WDN Members Twitter:
Attacks on women in politics are on the rise around the world. @IRIGlobal’s @WDN is working to #EndVAWP and empower women leaders, but we can’t do it alone. I challenge you to #EndVAWP by signing the global manifesto. Learn how ➡ https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
Attacks on women in politics are on the rise around the world. @InternationalRepublicanInstitute’s @WDNGlobal is working to #EndVAWP and empower women leaders, but we can’t do it alone. I challenge you to #HearHerNow by signing the global manifesto. Learn how ➡ https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 28
Anti-VAWP
WDN Members Twitter:
We agree, @abdulla_shahid. Join @WDN to end violence against women in politics. Show your commitment. Sign the manifesto #EndVAWP ➡ https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
We agree, @shahidFM. Join @WDN to end violence against women in politics. Show your commitment. Sign the manifesto #EndVAWP ➡ https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 29
VAWP and Young Women
WDN Members Twitter:
Violence against women in politics remains a significant disincentive for young women considering a career in politics. Protect tomorrow’s leaders. Join @IRIGlobal’s @WDN by advocating to end VAWP. Sign the manifesto to #EndVAWP #HearHerNow
https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
Violence towards women in politics remains a significant disincentive for young women considering a career in politics. Protect tomorrow’s leaders. Join @IRIGlobal’s @WDN by advocating to end VAWP. Sign the manifesto to #EndVAWP #HearHerNow
https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
June 30
Targets of VAWP
WDN Members Twitter:
With every vote that is not cast and every voice that is not heard, communities fail to address the needs of their citizens. @WDN is calling on political institutions to listen to #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP
https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
WDN Members Facebook:
With every vote that is not cast and every voice that is not heard, communities fail to address the needs of their citizens. @WDNGlobal is calling on political institutions to #HearHerNow and #EndVAWP. Here’s how ➡
https://www.iri.org/news/10-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-advocacy-campaign/
