On 25 November, global leaders will gather at the United Nations for a High-Level Meeting to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This year’s focus: the rising threat of digital violence — and what governments, tech actors, and communities must do now to protect women and girls. The digital world promised connection and empowerment – but for millions of women, it has become a hunting ground. This is digital abuse – one of the fastest-growing forms of gender-based violence, and it is spreading across borders and platforms, threatening women and girls everywhere – online and offline.
As EUD Women, we will be posting information on our various platforms – Facebook and Instagram – during the 16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls from November 25 to December 10. The women’s leaders at local Union levels will also be using media to indicate that it is time to end violence against women and girls.
Unfortunately, statistics show that violence is increasing, and we need to raise awareness that this must not be tolerated more than ever. There are so many forms of gender violence, and every tragic case breaks our hearts.
As Seventh-day Adventists, we have sent this message globally for many years through our enditnow® initiative. We will not give up.
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