This November 25th to December 10th, UNFPA in Myanmar, in collaboration with UN Women, as co-chairs of UN Gender Theme Group (UNGTG), leads the vigorous global effort in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Under this year's theme "No Excuse: UniTE to End Violence against Women and Girls," this campaign is a clarion call to end the violence that devastates the lives of women and girls worldwide.
We are proud to present a series of powerful video messages from broad collective voices, including donors, diplomats, local champions, women leaders and women's rights advocates fighting on the front lines against gender-based violence. These messages are shared with the community throughout the campaign, revealing the stark realities of violence and the collective efforts necessary to eradicate this blight from our society.
Campaign Video Highlights:
Jaime Nadal Roig, UNFPA Representative for Myanmar
Elisabeth Schwabe-Hansen, Head of Mission of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Myanmar
Daniel Derzic, Head of Mission of the Swiss Embassy in Myanmar
Ken O'Flaherty, Head of Mission of the UK Embassy in Myanmar
Alison Stewart, Head of Mission of Canada Embassy in Myanmar
Susan Stevenson, Head of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar
Angela Corcoran, Australia's Chargé d'Affaires to Myanmar
Jakob Strom, Sweden's Head of Mission in Myanmar
Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Myanmar
Nicolò Tassoni Estense, Head of Mission of the Italian Embassy in Myanmar
Gustavo Rocha de Menezes, Ambassador of Brazil to Myanmar
Yu Ya Thu, a strong advocate for persons with disabilities
Nang Than Than Nyunt, Women’s CSO Leader
Yu, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Frontline Worker
Moe Si Thu, Legal Advocate
The woman from IDP camp
Community Worker
Community Male Participant
Phyo & Shar, LGBTQIA+ representatives
Young People
Women’s Rights Advocates
Each video sheds light on the multifaceted nature of gender-based violence, pushing us to reflect, mobilize, and demand change. We urge you to engage with, share and reflect on these messages as part of our united front to forge a safer, just world for all women and girls.
Stand with us. Raise your voice. Make no excuses. Join us in this critical movement to obliterate gender-based violence and champion the empowerment of women and girls everywhere.
#16Days #NoExcuse #EndGBV
