Abuse doesn't always leave physical scars.
During the #16Days of activism, we can all do something to end violence against women and girls. https://t.co/rWvDai8GW9 pic.twitter.com/iROsTWTyFu
— United Nations (@UN) December 8, 2019
On #HumanRightsDay, Assistant Chief of Mission Donna Welton honored @Jamila_Afghani and Naaema Baloch for their exceptional efforts in the fight for #HumanRights in #Afghanistan. #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld #HerAfghanistan pic.twitter.com/rTBg07OXBS
— U.S. Embassy Kabul (@USEmbassyKabul) December 10, 2019
Women at Risk International Foundation in partnership with U.S. Consulate Lagos organized a 3 km walk on December 7 to mark the #16days of activism against gender-based violence. The walk created awareness about the importance of ending sexual violence against women. pic.twitter.com/LGQdtarX7M
— U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USEmbassyAbuja) December 9, 2019
Sometimes #diplomacy gets a little rough. What happens when our diplomats take the #rugby field?
Fortunately, we’ve teamed up with @USARugby to tackle Gender-based VIolence together.
Share this message to #TakeAStand against #GBV and let’s #TackleItTogether. pic.twitter.com/IdGvAZtPFi
— US ConsulateCapeTown (@USConsulateCT) December 13, 2019
Members of the U.S. Embassy recently met with the "Women and Media Alliance" at the Islamabad Press Club to discuss reporting on Gender-Based Violence and how women in the #media are portrayed. #USPAK #USinPAK #USEmbassyISB #Journalism #16Days #16DaysofActivism pic.twitter.com/FP19vChIBW
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) December 14, 2019
We are marking the 16 days of activism against GBV. Our alumni conducted an interactive session on gender issues at the GCGC Peshawar. Dr. Tariq Saeed, Deputy Director Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, spoke to the students on the occasion. #16Days #ENDGBV pic.twitter.com/eAM3yEngFs
— US ConsulatePeshawar (@USCGPeshawar) December 7, 2019
"Violence affects millions of women from all socio-economic backgrounds worldwide. It cuts across barriers and restricts their right fully participate in society." @voiscyprus's committee on gender issues supports victims of any form of abuse: "Speak up, we will hear you" #16Days pic.twitter.com/mXLmAXDyXy
— U.S. Embassy Cyprus (@USEmbassyCyprus) December 10, 2019
The US Embassy Cairo's consular section pledges to #orangetheworld for ending gender-based violence. #orangetheworld in #16Days pic.twitter.com/IBQcJla2ZG
— US Embassy Cairo (@USEmbassyCairo) November 25, 2019
It’s fitting to end our #16DaysOfActivism on #InternationalHumanRightsDay. #GBV is one of the most devastating human rights violations. It is largely unreported due to the stigma, silence & shame surrounding it. #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld. Watch 📹https://t.co/LsW3i7HQ9j pic.twitter.com/746qhAgrdi
— US Embassy Botswana (@USEmbassyBW) December 10, 2019