 2005 International Calendar of Campaign Activities
Centro de Encuentros Cultura y Mujer - CECYM (Argentina); Le Monde Selon Les Femmes (Belgique); CONAFED (République démocratique du Congo); ACSUR Las Segovias (España); GRAAL (Portugal); avec l’aide de L’Union Européene
Contact: pascale@mondefemmes.org
The above groups have collaborated on an international campaign entitled “ Globalization and new forms of violence against women” (Mondialisation et nouvelles formes de violence faites aux femmes/Globalización y nuevas formas de violencia hacia las mujeres). See the following websites for more information, in both Spanish and French: http://www.mondefemmes.org/nouvelles/campraac.asp, http://www.cecym.org.ar/campanias.shtml?sh_itm=0779e829571e729e4bc5d976b9b541a0. Click HERE for the brochure describing the campaign (in French). Click on the following images for a larger view of the posters (in French).
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BELIZE
S.H.E. (Self Defense= Her Empowerment)
Contact: shethingsd@yahoo.com
Beginning on Monday, 21 November, posters with the 2005 theme were posted and students were encouraged to wear a particular color on 25 November to show solidarity with the movement. The girls also distributed ribbons in the color on that day to all students who agree to end gender violence. On Wednesday, 23 November, a presentation was given on dating violence, rape myths, and sexual harassment to the student population with a self defense demonstration. A photographic journal was produced as well.
WIN-Belize
Contact: Carolyn Reynolds at winbelize@btl.net
 WIN-Belize coordinated a torch run and health conference as part of 16 days of activism in Belize. The purpose of this activity was to sensitize the Belizean community throughout the country about HIV/AIDS and Gender-based violence as well as to inform community members, organizations and students about the impact these issues have on development. Participants at the health conference were also able to discuss and make recommendations on how they can play an active role in helping to eliminate family violence and the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. The torch was carried through the principal streets of urban towns by prominent Belizeans and persons affected and infected by Gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS as a symbol of our desires to eliminate these social issues. WIN-Belize collaborated with other organizations working with these two issues and coordinated for the torch to arrive in their respective districts to coincide with their planned activities for the 16 days of activism. As the torch headed to its location, pamphlets, condoms and other educational materials were issued to community members, business places and students for their information. The starting date for the torch run was Friday November 18 from Corozal (the last northern district in the country) ending on December 13 and 14 with the Health Conference in Punta Gorda (the last southern district in the country).
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BRAZIL
AGENDE Ações em Gênero Cidadania e Desenvolvimento
Contact: agende@agende.org.br; www.agende.org.br/16dias
Resumo sobre a Campanha no Brasil
Instrumentos de comunicação da Campanha - 2005:
- Website, o qual servirá de instrumento de divulgação das informações e temas da campanha; de avaliação, cadastramento e participação do público-alvo e de suporte junto à mídia, aos movimentos de mulheres, à sociedade e aos apoiadores.
- Boletim eletrônico, que funcionará como instrumento de comunicação direta com os movimentos de mulheres.
- Calendário com informações sobre o tema e destaque nas datas importantes para os movimentos de mulheres e feministas, considerando que esse instrumento extrapola o período da Campanha.
- CD’s contendo Spots para rádio, padronizados e numa linguagem acessível, a fim de pautar rádios comunitárias, comerciais, oficiais e a Rede de Mulheres do Rádio.
- Folheto (Encarte para CD) – texto explicativo da Campanha.
- VTs , com a participação de atrizes e atores reconhecidos, que têm como objetivo alcançar o maior número de pessoas possível, ao serem inseridos nas TVs institucionais e comerciais.
- Cartilha com a temática da Campanha, em especial sobre violência psicológica e assédio sexual.
- Marcador de livro.
- Camiseta com a marca da Campanha, a fim de fixar a identidade visual.
- Banner (arte e confecção).
- Busdoor para divulgação da Campanha em diferentes espaços urbanos (arte).
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Ações de grande impacto programadas para a Campanha 16 Dias de Ativismo – 2005:
- Veiculação do slogan da Campanha nos contra-cheques do mês de dezembro de todos os funcionários públicos federais (atingindo um total de 1.211.481 pessoas);
- Veiculação do slogan da Campanha, no mês de novembro, nas contas telefônicas de 9 milhões e 500 mil assinantes;
- Veiculação dos VTs e de frases alusivas ao tema da Campanha, além da distribuição de folhetos informativos e da exposição de banners, nos 66 aeroportos do Brasil;
- Cobertura jornalística das atividades da Campanha nas emissoras de rádio, de televisão e agências de notícias da Radiobrás;
- Veiculação da Campanha nos veículos oficiais (TV, rádio, etc) do Senado Federal, da Câmara dos Deputados e do Supremo Tribunal Federal;
- Realização de eventos (com apoio da AGENDE) nas datas marcos da Campanha.
A edição de 2005 tem as parcerias de:
- 27 Redes e Articulações Nacionais de Mulheres e de Direitos Humanos
- Articulação Brasileira de Lésbicas – ABL
- Articulação de ONGs de Mulheres Negras Brasileiras – AMNB
- Comitê Latino Americano e do Caribe para a Defesa dos Direitos da Mulher – CLADEM-Brasil
- Comissão Nacional de Mulheres Trabalhadoras Rurais da Contag – CNMTR
- Fórum de Entidades Nacionais de Direitos Humanos – FENDH
- Fórum de Mulheres do Mercosul – Capítulo Brasil
- Fórum Nacional de Mulheres Negras
- Federação Nacional das Trabalhadoras Domésticas – FENATRAD
- Instituto de Estudos Socioeconômicos – INESC
- Liga Brasileira de Lésbicas – ABL· Movimento de Mulheres Camponesas – MMC
- Movimento Nacional de Direitos Humanos – MNDH
- Movimento Articulado de Mulheres da Amazônia – MAMA
- Mulheres no RAP
- Plataforma Brasileira de Direitos Humanos, Econômicos, Sociais e Culturais - Plataforma DhESC – Brasil
- Projeto Promotoras Legais Populares – SP
- Rede Nacional Feminista de Saúde, Direitos Sexuais e Direitos Reprodutivos – Rede Feminista de Saúde
- Rede Nacional de Parteiras Tradicionais – RNPT
- Rede Brasileira de Estudos e Pesquisas Feministas – REDEFEM
- Rede Brasileira de Prostitutas
- Rede de Comunicação Indígena sobre Gênero e Direitos – GRUMIN
- Rede de Mulheres no Rádio
- Rede Feminista Norte e Nordeste de Estudos e Pesquisas sobre a Mulher e Relações de Gênero – REDOR
- Rede Jovens Feministas
- Rede Brasileira pela Integração dos Povos – REBRIP
- Secretaria da Mulher da CGT (Confederação Geral de Trabalhadores)
- Secretaria Nacional da Mulher da Força Sindical
- Secretaria Nacional Sobre a Mulher Trabalhadora da CUT (Central Única dos Trabalhadores)
- União Brasileira de Mulheres – UBM
- Legislativo Federal
- Bancada Feminina no Congresso Nacional
- Senado Federal
- Comissão do Ano da Mulher Latino-americana e Caribenha 2005 no Senado Federal
- Câmara dos Deputados
- Comissão de Direitos Humanos e Minorias da Câmara dos Deputados
- Comissão de Legislação Participativa da Câmara dos Deputados
- Rádio Câmara
- Executivo Federal e Empresas Públicas
- Secretaria Especial de Políticas de Promoção da Igualdade Racial (SEPPIR) da Presidência da República
- Secretaria Especial de Políticas para as Mulheres (SPM) da Presidência da República
- Ministério do Planejamento Orçamento e Gestão (MPOG)
- Ministério de Minas e Energia (MME)
- Comitê de Gênero do MME e suas Empresas Vinculadas
- Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A (ELETROBRÁS)
- Centrais Elétricas do Norte do Brasil S/A (ELETRONORTE)
- Companhia Hidro Elétrica do São Francisco (C hesf)
- ITAIPU Binacional
- Petróleo Brasileiro S/A (PETROBRÁS)
- Empresa Brasileira de Infra-Aeroportuária (INFRAERO)
- Empresa Brasileira de Radiodifusão (RADIOBRÁS)
- Agências da ONU (Organização das Nações Unidas)
- Fundo de Desenvolvimento das Nações Unidas para a Mulher (UNIFEM)
- Fundo de População das Nações Unidas (UNFPA)
- Fundo das Nações Unidas para a Infância (UNICEF)
- Organização das Nações Unidas para a Educação, a Ciências e a Cultura (UNESCO)
- Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento (PNUD)
- Programa Conjunto das Nações Unidas sobre HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
- Empresa Privada
- Telecomunicações de São Paulo S/A (TELEFÔNICA)
Kit imprensa para 2005:
- release padrão
- 11 releases temáticos que abrangem as diversas faces da Campanha
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CAYMAN ISLANDS
16 Days/Silent Witness Committee of the Business & Professional Women's Club Grand Cayman
Contact: sterling@candw.ky
This year the theme for Cayman Islands campaign is "For the Health of the Family: No More Violence." They decided on this theme in light of the post-hurricane Ivan situation in the Cayman Islands, the cases of violence have increased and it is apparent that there is the need to focus on the entire family. The preparation for this year's campaign started quite late as many people were trying to repair homes and rebuild their lives. However, the campaign has shaped up wonderfully with even some new features. Activities included the following:
- For the first time, a Dress Down Day was held which was supported by both individuals and corporate sponsors.
- Also for the first time, a brochure "Resource Directory" was released which gives information on all complimentary and fee-based counselling, support, mediation and shelter facilities available on the island.
- In addition, for the first time they released a CD of a powerful poem on gender violence by local broadcasting personality Ms. Susan Watson. She very generously donated the proceeds to the Business & Professional Women's Club Grand Cayman.
- A candlelight vigil was held in support and solidarity with the victims of gender violence.
- Church services were held in which the pastors have dedicated the sermon to the campaign.
- CDs and Black/blue ribbons were sold that were made for the campaign.
- Presentations were made to His Excellency the Governor Mr. Stuart Jack and Hon. Anthony Eden, Minister for Health & Human Services, of the CD, ribbons and brochures.
- Women's Resource Centre, a government organization, held a workshop on domestic violence titled 'Support a Friend' and are displaying their 'Clothesline Project' in support of the 16 Days campaign.
- The Business & Professional Women’s Club also embarked on a very intense media campaign including Cayman Television, articles in local newspapers, and talk-shows on local radio stations. The support from the local media was excellent. In addition to two Committee members appearing on the morning show “Daybreak” to launch the campaign on 25th November, one segment each day of the second week was dedicated to the campaign. For these five sessions counsellors, doctors and support services providers were invited to appear in support of the campaign and showcase what services they offer to the victims of gender violence. This is in link with the brochure produced.
Please click on the following links to the program and news releases: PROGRAM, NEWS ARTICLE 1, NEWS ARTICLE 2, NEWS ARTICLE 3: http://www.caymannetnews.com/2005/11/974/outcry.shtml.
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HAITI
Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour le Développement (CRAD)
Contact: cradhaiti@yahoo.com
ACTIVITES DES 16 JOURNEES D’ACTIONS CONTRE LA VIOLENCE FAITE AUX FEMMES
3.3.1 CONFERENCE DÉBAT AVEC LA POPULATION
Une conférence débat a été réalisée le 17 octobre 2005 autour du thème : « Ann mete men pou derasinen tout fòm vyolans ka p fèt sou fanm nan Sen Michèl » « Unissons-nous pour éliminer toutes les formes de violence faites aux femmes à Saint Michel de l’Attalaye »
L’objectif poursuivi dans le cadre de cette activité était de sensibiliser les membres de la communauté autour de la problématique de la violence faite aux femmes dans le pays notamment à Saint Michel. Le programme de la journée a été ainsi constitué :
L’activité a commencé à 9 hres du matin avec propos de bienvenue de l’une des membres de la plateforme des organisations de femmes de Saint Michel. Immédiatement, la parole a été accordée aux responsables du Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour le Développement / CRAD qui ont présenté d’une part l’institution et d’autre part le projet de promotion et d’appui aux initiatives contre la violence faite aux femmes à l’ensemble de la population de Saint Michel.
Mme Amédée Gédéon, représentante du Ministère à la Condition Féminine et aux Droits de la Femme a présenté le travail du Ministère. Ella a fait remarquer que le volet : Lutte contre la violence faite aux femmes constitue l’axe principal du travail de cette entité. Elle a beaucoup insisté sur la convention de Belem Do Para sur laquelle les organisations doivent s’appuyer pour faire respecter les droits des femmes.
Cette convention a été ratifiée par l’Etat Haïtien. Ce document doit servir de boussole dans la lutte contre la violence faite aux femmes. Le texte de la convention a été remis au juge de Pais présent à qui le Ministère demande d’appliquer la loi en vue de lutter contre l’impunité dont les femmes sont victimes.
KOFAVIV, association des femmes violées à Martissant, quartier populaire de Port-au-Prince, a profité de cette tribune pour expliquer et partager avec la population de Saint Michel leurs expériences en qualité de Femmes violées , et les mesures a prendre pour déraciner ce mal dans la société haïtienne. La représentante insiste beaucoup sur l’importance de l’accompagnement para légal et les actions psychosociales en vue de la réhabilitation des victimes.
Le Juge de Paix de la commune a profité pour expliquer la situation de la justice de la zone. Il soutient qu’à partir de cette date, il va se former d’avantage en vue de contribuer à réduire la violence faite aux femmes. Il demande aux femmes victimes de porter plaintes. Que les femmes prennent en main cette campagne contre la violence qui détruit notre société selon lui.
Une femme candidate à la magistrature de Saint Michel parle au nom des femmes victimes et explique les différentes formes de violence dont sont victimes les femmes candidates. Elle demande à toutes les femmes de la zone de s’unir en vue de faire échec à cette pratique dégradante.
Une infirmière responsable des soins de santé de la zone demande aux organisatrices de cette campagne d’étendre également le travail de sensibilisation au niveau des centres hospitaliers.
Des activités cultures (chants, danse, théâtres ont animé la séance. La roue de la violence avec les revendications spécifiques des femmes organisées de Saint Michel a été présentée en sociodrame à la population. Le message final du sociodrame était une invitation a la population en vue de déraciner la violence. Suite à cette présentation, des membres de l’assemblé ont sollicité la parole en vue dénoncer des actes de violence et de corruption commis dans la zone.
MARCHE A SAINT MICHEL DE L’ATTALAYE A L’OCCASION DE LA JOURNEE DU 25 NOVEMBRE
Le 26 novembre 2005, les organisations membres de la plateforme de Saint Michel (et bénéficiaires du projet) ont réalisé une marche de dénonciation et de protestation des violences faite aux femmes spécialement celles perpétrées contre la population féminine de Saint Michel.
Cette marche s’inscrit dans le cadre des 16 jours d’activisme contre la violence faite aux femmes et à l’occasion du 25 Novembre, journée internationale contre la violence faite aux femmes.
Le parcours de la marche a été définie en fonction des zones stratégiques comme celles logeant les bureaux municipaux (palais de justice, poste de police, centre de santé) et celles réputées pour les actes de violence qui y commises.
Ainsi le quartier « La visite » a été ciblée par les bénéficiaires qui disent-elles est la zone abritant le plus de violeurs « Kadejake » a Saint Michel. Les particpantes ont scandandés des slogans de protestations. La roue de la violence élaborée lors des séminaires de formation a été utilisée comme un outil de revendication. Durant tout le parcours, un arrêt est observé à chaque carrefour et a tour de rôle les bénéficiaires délivrent un message de protestation sur un aspect spécifique de la violence faite aux femmes. Arrivé à la place publique (Place Saint Michel Archange) qui a été le clou de la manif, plusieurs messages ont été délivrés à la population.
Plus de 800 personnes de la localité de Saint Michel ont marché ce 26 novembre. Des professionnels travaillant dans les domaines de la santé, de l’éducation, de la justice ; des élus locaux et des candidats/es aux prochaines joutes électorales sont venus apporté leur soutien à la cause noble/juste que défendent/revendiquent les femmes.
La présence la plus remarquée a été celle des époux/partenaires de ces dernières. Ceux-ci ont été remerciés publiquement pour leur support et les participantes ont demandé à la population de saint Michel de suivre l’exemple qu’ils ont donné.
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MEXICO
City Hall of Teocelo in coordination with local NGOs
Contact: Biol. Melina Alcántara Chímal, Dpto. Acción social: melinaac27@yahoo.com.mx
The City Hall of Teocelo held an informational event on Sunday, 27 November 2005, to celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women. The event was also meant to encourage the creation of social networks around violence against women, health, legal frameworks and economic issues. It was held at City Hall at 9:50.
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This section highlights general United Nations support of the 16 Days campaign, including statements made by Executive Directors of various UN agencies with regard to the campaign, as well as websites UN agencies have created to highlight the campaign.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2005
International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2005
Websites
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
Contact: leigh.pasqual@undp.org
UNIFEM observed the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence with a wide range of activities organized around the world by its regional and country offices, partner organizations and national committees. From public forums, seminars, and workshops to exhibitions, theatre performances and media campaigns, not a day went by from 25 November to 10 December without a reminder that violence against women is a human rights violation that must be stopped, and that everyone can play a part in doing so.
In Thailand, a public forum invited comments on the country's pending domestic violence bill, with ideas from the forum sent to national newspapers to stimulate further debate on the issue. In Cambodia, the White Ribbon campaign, a part of the 16 Days of Activism that specifically targets involving men as partners against violence, was launched by the Cambodian Men's Network, who went door-to-door to raise awareness and encourage public participation. A conference for government officials and civil society representatives on the problem of child marriages took place in Afghanistan, while in Abkhazia, the 16 Days was observed for the first time through a public awareness campaign that included seminars for students and round table sessions for the media and local authorities. A memorial was held in Nigeria, to remember all women who had lost their lives to violence and to recognize the courage of survivors. Attendees wore coloured t-shirts — beige for domestic violence, blue for incest and child abuse, red for rape and white for murdered victims — to signify the impact of particular forms of abuse on their lives. "No Safe Haven," a Project Alert compilation of media reports of violent attacks on women between December 2004 and November 2005, was launched at the event along with symbolic lighting of candles, reciting of poems and sharing of testimonies from survivors and families of victims of violence. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, a regional public campaign, which included UN agencies and international bodies, such as the Pan-American Health Organization, ISIS International, and the Centre for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL), called to action hundreds of organizations and thousands of activists to advocate against gender-based violence.
UNIFEM's national committees in various countries spearheaded publicity campaigns, working with local media to place articles in daily newspapers, run radio and TV spots and advocating with national authorities on effectively implementing existing policies and legislation on ending gender-based violence. In New Zealand, 50,000 white ribbons were distributed at breakfasts, street events and free concerts to symbolize speaking out against abuse of women and children, while in Iceland, activities organized by UNIFEM's national committee and 25 other civil society organizations included putting "band-aids" on all lower court houses in the country to call attention to inefficiencies within the justice system in dealing with cases of gender-based violence.
At an event at UNIFEM headquarters in New York, grantees from UNIFEM's Trust Fund to Eliminate Violence against Women told of their experiences working to combat violence in their communities. The occasion also saw the announcement of new Trust Fund grantees — 24 groups working in 30 countries received grants to further their work on ensuring that national policies and laws to end violence against women were being implemented, and to specifically address the deadly intersection of violence and the spread of HIV/AIDS. The complete list of 2005 Trust Fund grantees is available at: http://www.unifem.org/attachments/stories/TrustFund_Grantees_2005.pdf.
Click HERE for a detailed list of activities.
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