 2008 International Calendar of Campaign Activities
AFRICA
REGIONAL | BURUNDI | CAMEROON | DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO | ETHIOPIA | THE GAMBIA | GHANA | KENYA | LIBERIA | MALAWI | NIGER | NIGERIA | RWANDA | SIERRA LEONE | SOUTH AFRICA | SUDAN | SWAZILAND | TOGO | UGANDA | ZAMBIA | ZIMBABWE
REGIONAL
Organizations: Gender Links, Gender and Media Southern Africa (GEMSA) Network, DPLG, CSVR, IOM, Ekurhuleni Metro, Sangonet, and Women’s Net
Location: Southern Africa
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Collection of “I” stories - a series of first hand accounts of gender violence from across Southern Africa produced by the GL Opinion and Commentary Service for Sixteen Days of Activism, online CyberDialogues (see attached information for details about online dialogues; summaries of dialogues available from GenderLinks website), Take Back the Night program, distribution of a CD mix of audio pieces, including spots (PSAs), personal testimonies, music, reports, etc, to raise awareness about gender violence, human trafficking, xenophobia, men as partners, etc., distribution of special e-newsletters, film screenings, seminars, SMS campaign, and more; for detailed calendar, please visit: http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=456
Contact: editor@genderlinks.org.za or admin@genderlinks.org.za
Website: http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=452
Organization: The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Locations: Uganda, Liberia, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Jordan
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Radio shows, workshops, grand parade, honoring survivors of gender violence exhibit, writing and drawing contests, music competitions with songs with messages about gender based violence, film screenings and discussions, women’s football matches, community dialogues, awareness-raising among men, conference with religious leaders, distribution of campaign materials; see attached calendar and pamphlet (from Rwanda)
Contact: Eliane.Ndererimana@rwanda.theirc.org
Website: http://www.theirc.org
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BURUNDI
Organization: Femmes Unies pour la Paix dans la Région des grands Lacs (FUPGL)
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi and other provinces of Burundi
Dates: November 22–December 10, 2008
Description: Contact and mobilize Women Human Rights Defenders, convene strategic planning meeting, and create awareness around the importance of defenders; see attached calendar and report of events
Contact: femmesuniespourlapaix@yahoo.fr, Téléphone: +257 77 744 704; Address: 22, 15ème Avenue, Mutakura, Commune de CIBITOKE, Boite Postale:19, Bujumbura/BURUNDI
Organization: United Nations Information Centre for Burundi with the Ministry of National Solidarity, Human Rights and Gender, UN Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB), UN Population Fund (UNFPA), UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), international and national NGOs
Location: Rutana Province, Burundi
Date: November 25, 2008
Description: Ceremonies with the national theme “Stop violence on women and children, dignity and justice for all,” beginning with a march against Violence Against Women and Children in which approximately 1,000 people participated. Other activities included speeches by Deputy Executive Representative of the Secretary-General in Burundi, Ms. Bintou Keita and the Minister of National Solidarity, Human Rights and Gender, cultural performances with traditional dances, poetry, and songs, testimonies of men who had once been perpetrators of domestic violence, and distribution of promotional campaign materials.
Contact: unic.bujumbura@unic.org
Website: http://bujumbura.unic.org
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CAMEROON
Organization: Women in Action Against Gender Based Violence (WAcameroon)
Location: Bamenda, North West Province, Cameroon
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Radio talk shows, distribution of white and red ribbons, production and distribution of leaflets on gender based violence, women’s rights, and HIV/AIDS; see attached information and flyer
Contact: woact2000@yahoo.com
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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Organization: Fondation Orphelinat au Congo (FOC)
Location: Goma, DRC
Date: December 1, 2008
Description: More than 300 women of Goma met with men (husbands, brothers, sons, etc.) for a day to encourage an end to violence against women and an end to armed combat. Out of the meeting, a committee of 15 women was established to reach out to armed groups, the CNDP, the government, and the Maï Maï to lobby for peace. This committee will also put pressure on the government to find solutions in the battle against HIV/AIDS and work to end to all forms of violence against women and girls.
Contact: ursuladjem@yahoo.fr
Organization: Initiatives Femmes Enfants et Développements – IFED-WCDI
Location: Bukavu, République Démocratique du Congo
Date: December 10, 2008
Description: Public rally and march for an end to violence against women, urging the government to take immediate steps to provide survivors of rape and other human rights abuses with medical care, ratify the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, and take action to end impunity for perpetrators of rape and sexual violence; for more information, see attached report
Contact: Mr. Aaron KAMONDO BYEMBA; ifedwcdi@yahoo.com
Organization: l'Association Congolaise de Lutte contre les Violences à l' égard des Femmes et Filles (ACOLVF) en partenariat avec le Haut Commissariat a l’Instruction Civique et l’Education Morale
Location: Brazzaville, DRC
Dates: November 25 & 26, December 4-10, 2008
Description: Discussions with police, journalists, and students about women’s rights, human rights, and violence against women; see attached calendar
Contact: Micheline Ngoulou; acolvf1@yahoo.fr or michelinengoulou@hotmail.com
Organization: UNHCR Branch Office Democratic Republic of Congo
Co-Sponsors: MONUC, Radio Okapi, MAMA AFRICA, other local NGOs
Location: Kinshasa, DRC
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Press conference, radio show, conferences, debates, briefings, White Ribbon campaign, art and photo exhibitions; see attached calendar
Contact: fontanin@unhcr.org
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ETHIOPIA
Organization: HUNDEE, Oromo Self Reliance Association (OSRA), FCE, Forum for Oromo Studies (WaQO), and RCWD, with financial support from the European Union
Location: Taji town of Ilu District, Ethiopia
Date: December 6, 2008
Description: Day-long sensitization workshop with presentations by partner organizations, discussions with participants, and other activities to raise community awareness about women’s empowerment. See attached report for more information.
Contact: tadele_teferra@yahoo.com
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THE GAMBIA
Organization: Pro-Hope International
Location: Serekunda, The Gambia
Dates: November 25, 27, and December 1 & 3, 2008
Description: Press conference, rally by women’s groups, one day sensitization seminar on gender sensitivity for law enforcement agents, and national symposium; see attached calendar for more information
Contact: phin@pro-hope.kabissa.org
Website: http://www.pro-hope.kabissa.org
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GHANA
Organization: ATWWAR
Location: Takoradi, Ghana
Description: Under the slogan “Keep the Girl Child in School – Stop the Violence!!” ATWWAR organized a drama competition among four schools and invited parents and teachers’ associations as well as women’s groups affiliated with ATWWAR and children from the schools. There was also a performance of choral music about stopping violence against women.
Contact: attwwar@yahoo.com
Organization: Initiatives for Sustainable Human Empowerment (i-she)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Date: November 24, 28, and 29, 2008
Description: Focus group discussion on Nov. 24th on the campus of the Institute of Professional Studies Madina Accra to speak with students about gender based violence and raise awareness with statistics and facts. On the 28th there would be an outreach program at the Madina market, Accra. Resource persons would be invited to talk to the Madina market community about the effects of DV. There would also be the distribution of flyers, posters and copies of the Domestic Violence Act booklet. Finally there would be a musical concert on the campus of the University of Ghana Legon on Nov. 29th. Hiplife musicians, whose music has a message against domestic violence, would be invited to sing. There would be a short presentation on GBV as well as the distribution of flyers.
Contact: Selorm Agbele; i.ishe@yahoo.com
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LIBERIA
Organizations: The Ministry of Gender and Development, Women's Network Group, the Justice and
Peace Commission, and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Launch of the campaign by the government, beginning with an official kick-off event with speeches by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Gender Minister Vabah Gayflor, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Ellen Loj, and former Interim President of the Liberia Marketing Association (LMA), Comfort Bedell Marshall. Community outreach throughout the country, marches and rallies, workshops on gender-based violence and human rights
Website: http://allafrica.com/stories/200811260034.html or http://www.unv.org/en/volunteer-voices/doc/a-human-rights-diary.html
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KENYA
Organization: Coast Women in Development (CWID)
Location: Coastal region, Kenya
Dates: November 25-26 and December 1 & 4, 2008
Description: Creating awareness around gender based violence, sensitization programs, and outreach to involve men; see attached calendar
Contact: coastwindev@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www.coastwomen.org
Organization: FEMNET
Co-sponsoring organizations: The Men for Gender Equality Now (MEGEN Kenya) drama group, Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre, The Zambia Women's Lobby, the Nairobi Women's Hospital, The Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP) from Uganda, UNCHR, and the Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Dates: November 25-December 10, 2008
Description: Launch of “We Can” campaign, cyber dialogues, radio and TV interviews, Men’s Travelling Conference, community outreach; see attached calendar or read about the Men’s Travelling Conference here: http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/52572
Contact: Carlyn Hambuba; communication@femnet.or.ke
Website: http://www.femnet.or.ke
Organization: The WE CAN Alliance
Location: Mathare and Kibera, Kenya
Date: November 25–27, 2008
Description: Launch of the WE CAN campaign in Kenya; 11/25/08 Pre Launch event at Mathare, 11/26/08 Pre Launch event in Kibera, and 11/27/08 The National Launch at KICC Chief Guest Minister for Gender
Contact: Jane Anyango, Kibera Women for Peace and Fairness; nyakodong@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.wecanendvaw.org
Organization: Womans Hope
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: December 6, 2008
Description: Walk/rally, printing of special edition magazine to be distributed to as many people as possible, printing of flyers with the 16 Days Theme message (to be displayed on the buses, matatus, and personal vehicles), printing of banners to be displayed along major highways
Contact: info@womanshope.org
Website: http://ww.womanshope.org
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MALAWI
Organization: GOAL Malawi
Locations: Nsanje, Blantyre and Balaka districts, Malawi
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Community-level awareness raising events in partnership with the District Assemblies and Victim Support Units to bring the recently introduced Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, 2006 and district-level support structures to rural communities. In addition, in Nsanje district on December 10th, there will be a district-level event involving a range of government, INGO and NGO stakeholders to mark the end of the 16 Days campaign.
Contact: sinead.murray@goalmalawi.org
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NIGER
Organization: U.S. Embassy Niamey
Location: Niamey, Niger
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Series of programs to raise awareness about gender-based violence and women’s rights in Niger. On December 4, 2008, the Embassy hosted a presentation by respected Muslim cleric Cheikh Harouna Fodi who spoke about women’s rights within the context of the Islamic faith.
Website: http://niamey.usembassy.gov/pr_gender-basedviolence.html
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NIGERIA
Organization: BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights
Location: various locations throughout Nigeria
Dates: November 26 & 29-December 10, 2008
Description: Launch of the Network of Journalist Against Violence Against Women on November 26th, Men Defending Women’s Human Rights Defenders Walk November 29th, Volunteer Outreach Campaign to stop violence against women November 29th to December 10th; see attached flyer
Contact: baobab@baobabwomen.org
Website: http://baobabwomen.blogspot.com or http://www.baobabwomen.org
Organization: Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC)
Location: Enugu State, Nigeria
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Tribunal on the Violations of the Reproductive Rights of Women and the Rights of Widows, distribution of annual planner/calendar with statements and information about violence against women, Moot Court competition on Reproductive Rights of Women at the University of Lagos, (Yaba, Lagos), Policy Dialogue and Advocacy Forum with government officials in Anambra state towards introducing and integrating gender perspectives in the 2009 budget as well as allocating resources to deal with VAW and HIV/AIDS, training workshops for Service Providers (Police, healthcare providers) to increase access of women living with HIV/AIDS to healthcare and legal aid, and distribution of publication on Violence Against Women.
Contact: cirddoc@aol.com, cirddoc@rbow.net, nwankwooby@yahoo.com
Organization: Connecting Gender for Development (COGEN)
Location: Kaduna, North West Nigeria
Date: November 27, 2008
Description: A one hour live phone programme that will discuss the state of women's rights, issues of gender violence against the background of this year's 16 days of activism theme---human rights for women-human rights for all UDHR60. This will be on air between 4.30-5.30pm on RAYPOWER 105.6 FM, Kaduna
Contact: cogen03@gmail.com, cogen03@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.connectinggender.org
Organization: SKOL Nigeria Enterprises
Location: Lagos State, Nigeria
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Multi-Stakeholders' Media Campaign (Nov.25: 16 Days Begin; Dec.1: World AIDS Day; Dec.5: International Volunteer Day and Dec.10: UDHR 60); see attached flyer for more information
Contact: skol_nigeria@yahoo.com; 102A BrickField Road, Ebute-Metta (West), Lagos State, Nigeria Tel: +234 8027091145, 07025377395 and +233 (0) 207024444
Organization: Women Development Initiative
Location: Enugu, Nigeria
Date: December 10, 2008
Description: Walk and awareness workshop
Contact: Joy A. Onyesoh; womendevelopmentinitiative@yahoo.com
Organization: Women Education and Children Awareness Network (WECAN)
Location: Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Focus group discussions and rally: One Million March for Women
Contact: mneabuku@yahoo.com
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RWANDA
Organization: Achieving a Better Life
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Date: December 5, 2008
Description: Theater performance to educate people about gender-based violence as part of the 16 Days Campaign.
Website: http://www.worldpulse.com/node/4229
Organization: MIGEPROF (Ministry Of Gender and Family Promotion), Pro-femmes (an Umbrella Network for Women’s Associations) & the UN
Location: Kigali, Karongi, Huye, Gicumbi & Rwamagana
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: The campaign aims to raise awareness about GBV issues and compel communities, governments and other stakeholders to act to prevent GBV. Furthermore the objectives are to show the relationship between GBV and violation of fundamental human rights and to serve as a capacity building opportunity for women, encouraging them to speak out against GBV and demand accountability for the protection of their human rights. The program includes: discussions about the legal framework concerning women’s rights, presentation of the GBV coalition project, presentation of the gender desk of MINADEF (Ministry of Defence), mass media campaign and advocacy (billboards, SMS campaign, leaflets, t-shirts, banners & TV- & Radio programs), community sensitization through Umuganda (community work), a raise awareness tour by MINADEF’s Army Jazz Band, solidarity visits to GBV survivors, a documentary on the 16 days of activism campaign, advocacy for free medical treatment for GBV victims & testimonies from model couples that have overcome GBV.
Contact: Donatha Gihana; gihana1980@yahoo.co.uk
Organization: Twubakane - Decentralization and Health Program, USAID
Location: Gikomero, Gasabo District, Rwanda
Date: December 5, 2008
Description: Celebration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, music and drama performances, community awareness-raising and education on gender-based violence, working with and providing training for health facilities
Website: http://rwanda.usembassy.gov/16_days_of_activism_against_gender_based_violence.html
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SIERRA LEONE
Organization: Women's Partnership for Justice and Peace
Location: Sierra Leone
Date: November 29, 2008
Description: Brainstorming sessions to look at women's human rights situation locally and nationally, key successes made within the year, challenges encountered and possible strategies to overcome them. The session will end with a celebration and reunion dance. The dance is intended to appreciate the efforts of women's rights defenders across the southern region of Sierra Leone and in particular to celebrate the successes made and to generate strength for on-going activism. In particular, it will bring women politicians for the 2008 local council elections to celebrate and reunite with each other.
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SOUTH AFRICA
Organization: 1 in 9 Campaign / People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA)
Location: Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Exhibition “Wildfire: Frontiers of Women’s Resistance.” The exhibition explores the role of women’s resistance in the struggle for social justice and gender equality, and it focuses on key rape cases in South Africa, providing insight into the strategies and actions undertaken by the campaign to enhance women rape survivors’ rights when dealing with the criminal justice system.
Contact: 1in9@powa.co.za
Website: http://www.oneinnine.org.za or http://www.mask.org.za/article.php?cat=southafrica&id=2009
Organization: Absa
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Description: Absa Quilt Project – Supporting the 16 Days of Activism for ‘No Violence against Women and Children’ campaign: Employees of South Africa’s leading retail bank pledged their support to the 16 Days of No Violence against Women and Children, by giving of their time and talents through the Absa Quilt project. The employee volunteerism quilt project was unveiled by the Deputy Minister of Provincial and Local Government, Ms Nomatyala Hangana, at the Absa Atrium, in Johannesburg.
Objectives of the Quilt project:
• To provide Absa employees with an opportunity to actively engage and show their support for those affected by domestic violence.
• To provide a creative, visual and symbolic memento, while commiserating with those whose lives have been affected by any form of violence.
• To show our respect towards colleagues or the community and those who have been crippled or have died because of domestic violence.
• To showcase the collective caring nature of Absa employees nationally in making a difference.
Quilts in support of Orphans and Vulnerable children
The quilts will be auctioned to raise funds for Absa’s ‘Orphans and Vulnerable Children’ (OVC) flagship program. This money will be used to provide blankets for the child-headed households supported by Absa.
Contact: thando.nxumalo@absa.co.za
Organization: Department of Provincial & Local Government (dplg)
Location: South Africa
Date: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Community outreach and awareness-raising; white ribbon campaign; Events related to the Campaign will be taking place around the country. These events are hosted by government departments, faith-based organizations, business and non-governmental organizations. Events highlight the various aspects of violence against women and children and emphasize the importance of prevention. See attached information, the dplg’s kit, or the website for more details.
Contact: Marilyn Hamilton; marilynh@dplg.gov.za or Neo Tsele; Neot@dplg.gov.za
Website: http://www.womensnet.org.za/campaign/16-days-activism-against-gender-violence
Organizations: The Diakonia Council of Churches, the KZN Network on Violence Against Women, Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking (HIV-911 / HIVAN) and the World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP)
Location: Durban, South Africa
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: SMS and e-mail messaging campaign, “Thursdays in Black” to mourn for those killed at the hands of their partners and to stand in solidarity with those who continue to be abused, prayer service at Emmanuel Cathedral followed by a Prayer March through the streets of Durban, and a t-shirt painting campaign at City Hall, where leaders spoke and celebrity entertainers performed to promote the campaign; see attached information
Contact: jenny.sprong@diakonia.org.za
Organization: Radio 702/Cape Talk
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Date: November 20, 2008
Description: Radio call-in show about the 16 Days Campaign and violence against women
Contact: Dr. Eve; dreve@worldonline.co.za
Website: http://www.dreve.co.za/
Organization: Return to Roots Foundation
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Dates: October 24-26 and November 25, 2008
Description: Raffle tickets to win 2 nights stay for two guests at a game lodge, sold at R30, supporting 5 organizations, (Namely: Race Against Extinction - awareness of wildlife conservation with special interest in the abuse of tiger parts being used for medicinal purposes, Hughs Haven, day care centre for street children, Sebokeng AIDS orphans, Edenvale Community Care Centre, Return to Roots Foundation, dealing with rape prevention and child abuse) and receive a gift voucher valued at R500 from Yves Saint Laurent. We are exhibiting at the BABA INDABA expo, with expected 35 000 visitors, and the attraction at the stand is in support of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. We have included various constitutions, so that the public or corporate sector have an opportunity to support many causes at the same time, while benefiting from receiving a gift voucher - so this is NOT charity, it is awareness, and a win-win for all.
Contact: Return to Roots Foundation - Addi Lang (founder member dealing with rape prevention and child abuse); addi@netactive.co.za
Website: www.return2rootsfoundation.co.za; www.RaceAgainstExtinction.co.za
Organization: Sonke Gender Justice Network
Location: South Africa and 8 other Southern African countries
Date: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Awareness-raising activities and training sessions through the ‘One Man Can’ Campaign, encouraging men and boys to take action to end domestic and sexual violence, to reduce the spread and impact of HIV/AIDS, and to promote healthy, equitable relationships that men and women can enjoy; Public murals on displacement, reintegration, and men and care in the context of HIV and AIDS, soccer tournaments in Guguletu, Cape Town, and Qumbu, Men marching in Limpopo, talking about gender-based violence in Nairobi and Dakar, condom distribution in Qumbu, door-to-door campaign in Mvumelwano, and activities in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal
Website: http://www.genderjustice.org.za/onemancan/home/index.php or http://www.genderjustice.org.za/issue-1-december-2008/sonkes-16-days-of-activism-against-gender-vio-2.html#2
Organization: Vista Clinic
Location: Centurion, South Africa
Date: November 25, 2008
Description: Presentation about the 16 Days of Activism and its history, discussion of gender-based violence, participatory activities with patients and staff – anti-abuse messages written on handprints
Contact: info@vistaclinic.co.za
Website: http://www.vistaclinic.co.za/home.html
Organization: Wala-Wala Entertainment, a division of Wala-Wala Trading
Location: KwaMashu, South Africa (outside of Durban)
Date: November 29, 2008
Description: Mothers & Daughters of the Year Award Event; As part 16 Days of Activism, corporate women, celebrity women and women of all social classes and their daughters will get an opportunity to walk on the red carpet as they come from all walks of life to share tips on raising a girl child. They will contend for the prize of a Parent of the Year Award, while on the other side the young ladies would be parading for a Daughter of the Year award. Mothers will share what they teach their girls and girls will also share among themselves their mother’s teachings. See attached information
Contact: Spha Mzobe, Wala-Wala Trading Managing Director; Phone: 0732208458; Email: walawalaproductions@gmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/walawalaproductions
Organization: Wendywood Sports Club Tennis Section
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: November 30, 2008 at 10:00-11:30am
Description: Free tennis clinic for juniors aged 6-16: In honour of the 16 Days of Activism, the clinic aims to promote awareness & encourage nonviolence against women, children, the elderly, & handicapped through participation in sport.
Contact: For more information on registration, contact Louis Bolling at bolling.louis@gmail.com, 079.061.4900
Website: http://www.wsctennis.webs.com
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SUDAN
Organization: UNMIS, The Wali Office, The Wali Advisor Office on Women and Child Affairs including VAW Unit, the Ministry of Social Welfare & Information, The State Committee on Combating Violence Against Women, the Ministry of Education, the Religious Irshad and Efta'a
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Opening ceremony with government and UN bodies, recognition of women’s efforts, dialogues and discussions with imams, workshop on the "Role of the Imams in Ending Violence Against Women & Women Protection and Rights In Islam,” outreach to school children, distribution of pamphlets, theater performances, 2-day training on the Interagency Standing committee (IASC) on Guidelines for Prevention and Response to SGBV in Humanitarian setting
Website: http://www.sudanvisiondaily.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=41745
Organization: Upper Nile Youth Mobilization for Peace and Development Agency (UNYMPDA)
Location: Jonglei State, Southern Sudan
Dates: November 25, December 1, 3, & 10
Description: Campaign against Gender Based Violence, weekly radio show, trainings and workshops, press conferences, production of campaign materials, Celebration of International AIDS Day, International Day of Disabled Persons, and International Human Rights Day; see attached information to learn more about this organization’s work
Contact: francisogola@yahoo.com
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SWAZILAND
Organizations: Swaziland Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA) and Gender Consortium
Location: Manzini, Swaziland
Date: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Public awareness-raising campaign, kick-off event, media outreach, youth education, service provision, etc.
Contact: swagaa@realnet.co.sz
Website: http://www.swagaa.org.sz/
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TOGO
Organization: Réseau des Organisations Féminines d'Afrique Francophone (ROFAF)
Location: Lomé, Togo
Dates: deadline October 26, 2008 for funding of events November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Funded the activities of several member organizations during the 16 Days Campaign
Contact: rofaf@rofaf.org or projets@rofaf.org
Website: http://www.rofaf.org or http://www.rofaf.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100:appel-a-projets-&catid=40:accueil
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UGANDA
Organization: GBV Prevention Network with the Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) and EASSI (East African Sub-regional Support Initiative for advancement of women)
Sponsored organizations: African Women’s Development and Communications Network (FEMNET) – Kenya, AIDS Legal Network (ALN) – South Africa, Apfemme Organization – Tanzania/DRC, Bay Women Development Network – Somalia, Center for Domestic Violence Prevention – Uganda, Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) – Kenya, Coalition on Violence against Women (COVAW) – Kenya, Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) – Ethiopia, Famsa Pietermaritzburg – South Africa, Forum for Activists against Torture and Violence in Rwanda (FACT) – Rwanda, Gender Equality Support Project (GESP) – Malawi, Good Hope Foundation – Uganda, Isha Human Rights Organization (IHRO) – Somalia, Karimojong Community Child Welfare Initiatives (KACOCI) – Uganda, Kenya Female Advisory Organization (KEFEADO), Kivulini Women’s Rights Organization – Tanzania, Men for Gender Equality Now (MEGEN) – Kenya, Namibian Voices for Development – Namibia, Oxfam GB – Uganda, Rozaria Memorial Trust – Zimbabwe, Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre – Rwanda, Sean Deveroux Human Rights Organization – Somalia, SHARE Project, Rakai Health Sciences Program – Uganda, Sisters Beyond Boundaries (SBB) – Kenya, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) – Sudan, White Ribbon Campaign – Namibia, Women Against Rape – Botswana, Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) – Tanzania, Women’s Information Services and Networks Organization (WINO) – Ethiopia, Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) – Zambia
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Provide full color posters, "prevent violence against women" purple ribbons, and Pledge Cards with information about the purple ribbons asking for individual commitment to prevent GBV; Please see attached press release about sexual violence and community organizing seminar guide with activities and information for your organization.
Contact: inquiries@preventgbvafrica.org
Website: http://www.preventgbvafrica.org
Organization: Women for Dignity and Development Foundation-WODIDEF
Location: Kampala, Uganda and various refugee settlements
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Rally, drama presentations, discussions about sexual violence against refugee women in Uganda, writing petitions to the Ugandan Government requesting the ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women in Africa and the implementation of a comprehensive program of emergency medical and psychological care for refugee rape survivors in Uganda. Please see attached memo, press release, general report, and UDHR report.
Contact: wodidef@yahoo.com or wodidefuganda@gmail.com
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ZAMBIA
Organization: Zambia Association for Research & Development (ZARD), YWCA
Location: Kalinigalinga and Lusaka, Zambia
Dates: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Public march from Kalingalinga clinic to the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, distribution of car bumper stickers with anti-violence against women slogans, donation of cleaning materials to the Kalingalinga hospice, organized seminars about 16 Days of Activism with local women’s clubs in Chisamba’s Kamaila area and The Garden Women’s Progressive Club
Contact: zard@microlink.zm
Website: http://www.widnet.org.zm/news.php?id=56
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ZIMBABWE
Organization: Community Action for Development
Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Date: November 25-December 10, 2008
Description: film screenings, festivals, and workshops; please see attached calendar
Contact: cad_communication@yahoo.com
Organization: Pamberi Trust and FLAME (Female Literary, Arts, Music & Enterprise)
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Date: November 29, 2008
Description: Women artists of Zimbabwe join the global campaign against violence against women with the '16 DAYS CONCERT', featuring an exciting line-up of established and emerging singers, musicians, poets and dancers, at The Book Café & Mannenberg Jazz Club, Harare, Zimbabwe, from 2-7pm. The concert will join the world in marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women with a strong message against violence, and calling for peace and respect for human rights. We welcome messages of solidarity from around the world, which will be conveyed to artists and audiences during the course of the concert!
Contact: Penny Yon; pamberit@gmail.com
Website: http://www.zimbabwearts.co.zw
Organization: The Sexual Rights Centre (SRC)
Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Date: November 25–December 10, 2008
Description: Film screenings, awareness-raising in the community, development of 16 Rights, 16 Messages for the 16 Days; see attached information
Contact: info@kubatana.org.zw
Organization: Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA)
Locations: Gwanda and Makoni districts, Zimbabwe
Dates: November 28, December 3-5, 2008
Description: Domestic Violence gala event (Nov. 28) and establishment of satellite centers with trained peer educators for domestic violence victims in Makoni
Contact: wlsazimbabwe@africaonline.co.zw
Organization: Women Film Makers of Zimbabwe (WFOZ)
Location: Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Dates: November 21–29, December 6, 2008
Description: International Images Film Festival for Women, including screenings of Iron Ladies of Liberia, Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai, and a variety of films about women’s lives from different countries and regions by known and new directors.
Contact: tsitsi@earth.co.zw
Website: http://www.kubatana.net/html/archive/women/081121veritas.asp?sector=women&year=2008&range_start=1
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