16 Days Of Activism Against Gender Violence (November 25 - December 10)

Day 1 - November 25, 2009
The Women of the Farchana Camp - The Survivors
Take Action: Read and Share the Farchana Manifesto

Day 2 - November 26, 2009
Zainab Salbi - The Entrepreneur
Take Action: Ribbon of Solidarity

Day 3 - November 27, 2009
Maria Bello - The Cause-lebrity
Take Action: Light a Candle

Day 4 - November 28, 2009
Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah - The Healer
Take Action: Letter of Support

Day 5 - November 29, 2009
Rev. Dr. Gloria White-Hammond - The Faith Leader
Take Action: Small Groups, Prayer Circles, Social Justice Boards and Sermons

Day 6 - November 30, 2009
Journalists Covering Violence Against Women in Sudan
Take Action: Letter to the Editor

Day 7 - December 1, 2009
Melanne Verveer - The Trailblazer
Take Action: “Women’s Rights are Human Rights” Social Media Outbreak

Day 8 - December 2, 2009
Rebecca Davis - The Dancer
Take Action: Creative Community

Day 9 - December 3, 2009
Refugees International - The Protectors
Take Action: Inform Yourself

Day 10 - December 4, 2009
Fatima Haroun - The Community Activist
Take Action: Community Events

Day 11 - December 5, 2009
Senators Barbara Boxer & Russ Feingold - The Policymakers
Take Action: Contact Your Senator

Day 12 - December 6, 2009
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda and Swanee Hunt - The Mediators
Take Action: Read the Steinberg Testimony about Inclusive Peace

Day 13 - December 7, 2009
Halima Bashir - The One Who Shared Her Story
Take Action: Book Club & Discussion

Day 14 - December 8, 2009
Humanitarian and Civil Society Organizations Working on the Ground
Take Action: Contact Your Representative

Day 15 - December 9, 2009
Ann Curry - The Journalist
Take Action: Contact Your Networks

Day 16 - December 10, 2009
Zeinab Eyega - The Immigrant Advocate
Take Action: Connect with Diaspora Groups

About the 16 Days Campaign