16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence Begins

Published 26 November 2019

Buckie Got It. St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence Begins November 25th begins Sixteen Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence – an observance spearheaded by the Gender Affairs Department of the Ministry of Community Development, Gender Affairs & Social Services.

The annual 16-day Campaign, a worldwide observance which begins on November 25^th and ends on Human Rights Day, December 10^th, aims to raise awareness of gender-based harm (which refers to violence against someone because of their gender) and to advocate for its elimination.  

In speaking of the Campaign, Senior Gender Field Officer Mrs. Shinnel Charles, explained that gender-based violence is a matter of serious concern around the world as well as in the Federation, with one hundred and fifty-seven (157) cases of domestic violence reported locally in 2016, particularly against women. As activities are held worldwide, Mrs. Charles noted that their Department would also be hosting several events to sensitive the public on the issue over the next two weeks, under the theme Love Echoes Loud, as follows:

Schedule of Major Events
Sunday, November 24^th
Church Service – Christian Life Assembly
Monday, November 25^th
Statement by Honourable Minister Wendy Phipps
“From a Man’s Point of View” Radio Show – 7:30 pm (Freedom Fm)
Tuesday, November 26^th
Day Workshop with Teens on Gender-Based Violence – Anglican Church Hall
Wednesday, November 27^th
Panel Discussion on “Working for You” on the 16-Day Campaign – 1:30 pm (SKNIS)
Friday, November 29^th
“Word on the Street” in Basseterre – 3:00 pm (ZIZ)
“Youth for Human Rights” March from Greenland’s – 9:30 am (with Youth Empowerment Department)
Tuesday, December 3^rd
Pastors’ Panel Discussion/Open Forum on “Domestic Violence and Religion” – 6:00 pm 
Anglican Church Hall
Wednesday, December 4^th
“Youth Beat” Radio Show, featuring high school students discussing Youth Violence – 7:30 pm (Freedom FM)
Friday, December 6^th
Wear Purple Day
Saturday, December 7^th
“Inside the News” Radio Panel Discussion on the theme “Love Echoes Loud” – 11:00 am (Winn Fm)
Tuesday, December 10^th
Human Rights Day/T-Shirt Day
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The public is asked to support all activities in recognition of the need to end Gender-Based Violence.  


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November 25, 2019