16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM: Say No To Gender-Based Violence What are the 16 Days of Activism? Every year from November 25 to December 10, the world observes 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It starts on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on International Human Rights Day_.These 16 days remind us that women's rights are human rights.What is Gender-Based Violence? Gender-Based Violence, GBV, is any harm done to a person because of their gender. It includes: 1. Physical and emotional violence in homes and relationships 2. Violence in schools, workplaces, and online* 3. Violence against children and the voiceless* 4. Harmful cultural practices that silence and oppress 5. Violence against life itself - from the womb to old age Why this book? 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM_ is a voice to break the silence. Through poetry, this book teaches: - How to recognize signs of abuse - Why every voice matters, especially the voiceless - How communities can heal and protect each other - Why we must protect life The 4 Goals of the 16 Days: 1. Raise Awareness - Speak about what is often hidden 2. Offer Hope - Healing is possible for survivors 3. Inspire Action - Governments, families, and individuals must act 4. Protect Life Every life has value and deserves dignityThere is no excuse for violence. Let us choose to heal, not to hurt. To protect, not to harm.