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Nevis to host events in observance of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

Post author:sisterisles
Post published:November 26, 2021
Post category:Community / Government / News

“Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!”

That is the theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2021, as St. Kitts & Nevis joins the world in the observance.

Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters, unwomen.org says.

Gender Officer in the Department of Gender Affairs-Nevis, Mr. Mario Philip, gave the VONNEWSLINE this comment.

Mr. Mario Philip.

Today 25^th Nov. will see the commencement of the observance and a Social Media Challenge – at Memorial Square, the Commissioning of GBV Mural – David Freeman Centre of Excellence, in Gingerland and an address by Jr. Minister of Gender Affairs, the Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams.

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