TU Dublin unites for #16Days of activism - #NoExcuse. UNiTE to end violence against women
TU Dublin is joining forces with 15 other Higher Education Institutions across Ireland to take a powerful stand during the global campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Starting on Monday, 25 November, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, this initiative will highlight the urgent need to eliminate violence against women and girls, underscored by this year’s theme: “Every 11 Minutes, a Woman is Killed. #NoExcuse.”
The 16 Days of Activism campaign, which continues until Tuesday, 10 December (Human Rights Day), was launched in 1991 by the Women’s Global Leadership Institute as a call to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence worldwide. Now, with the backing of the United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign, universities, organisations, and individuals around the globe are joining the cause.
TU Dublin is dedicated to driving change, raising awareness, and encouraging every member of the community to actively participate during these 16 Days of Activism. A series of events and campaigns, both online and offline, will serve to educate, engage, and empower participants in advocating for a future free from gender-based violence.
“Violence against women and girls is not inevitable – it can and must be stopped. By standing together and using our voices, we can turn awareness into action, creating a safer and more equal society for all,” said Catherine Bolger, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Manager at TU Dublin.
How to Get Involved
- Promote Zero Tolerance: Use your voice to spread a message of zero tolerance for violence against women and girls.
- Engage Leaders: Advocate for policies that enforce zero tolerance towards violence and protect women’s rights.
- Support Local Women’s Organisations: Donations and volunteer support are critical to the success of these organisations.
- Share Awareness: Using #NoExcuse: Amplify the message on social media, in schools, workplaces, and communities.
TU Dublin calls upon students, staff, and the wider community to participate in these 16 Days of Activism to foster a world where no woman or girl lives in fear of violence.