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Today's Action Plan: Sharing some good news! What is working. December 3, 2021 Let's end violence against women together. Engage. Learn. Act. WE Walk: Strides Against Violence Inaugural National Virtual Walk October 1 - December 10, 2021

What is working to stop violence against women and girls? The work to eliminate violence against women and girls (VAWG) can feel overwhelming. The traditions and practices that foster abuse are universal and ancient. But that does not mean they are immutable, and change IS coming.  Today's Action: Learn about three UN Women statistics that show positive change: In 2020 alone, through UN Women programs, 651,958 women and girls were provided with gender-based violence services, despite COVID-19 related constraints and lockdowns,  Moreover, 879,138 men and boys were educated on positive masculinity, respectful relationships, non-violent conflict resolution, and healthy parenting There was a 22% increase in convictions of perpetrators of violence compared to 2019, showing that it is possible to deliver high-quality results for women and girls even under the constraints of a pandemic.

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Want to hear more good news? Keep reading! Believe Survivors. Act Now. Nearly 1 in 3 women have experienced violence, globally. In times of crises, the numbers may be even higher. Gender-based violence is the most pervasive violation of human rights, but it is neither natural, nor inevitable. It can and must be prevented. Stopping this violence starts with believing survivors and taking action, every day. During the 16 Days of Activism, UN Women has showcased the voices of survivors, and the transformative programs that make real differences. Here are two stories we want to share with you: In rural Kenya, people are often hesitant to go to local law enforcement. Ondola reached out to a local human rights defender instead. Read Ondola's story. In Maldova, one of the biggest barriers that Rusu (and many others) faced when speaking up about her abuse was a culture of victim-blaming. Read Rusu's story.

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Let's Celebrate! Register for our virtual celebration on Friday, December 10, at 3 p.m. EST Join us to celebrate the WE Walk: Strides Against Violence Campaign, Hear from influential leaders and enjoy short performances. We are excited to recognize and celebrate our supporters, sponsors, and champions. Hear from one of our Featured Guests. Activist Naila Amin was born in Pakistan and migrated from there at the age of 4. She found herself engaged at 8 to her first cousin who was 13 years older. She was taken from New York to Pakistan and forced to live with her much older cousin/husband. She was held against her will in Pakistan until the U.S. Embassy intervened and the U.S. State Department rescued her in early 2005. Through the Naila Amin Foundation, she helps young women by advising them and connecting them with the appropriate resources. After successfully campaigning for New Jersey to end child marriage, in July 2021 New York also ended child marriage, calling it Naila’s Law.

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