16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence - Calendar of Events
The period from November 25 to December 10 is the internationally recognized "16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence".
This 16-day period also highlights other significant dates including:
- November 25, International Day Against Violence Against Women
- December 1, World AIDS Day
- December 10, International Human Rights Day
USAID has organized the following activities to raise awareness on gender-based violence.
DAILY: NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 10, 2010
16 Days of Blogging by USAID staff on the Impact of USAID Activities to alleviate gender-based violence
Where and When:
Anytime
Online: http://blog.usaid.gov/
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
CARE's Integrated Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Work in 30 Countries: Report of a Mapping Exercise
Doris Bartel, Director of the Gender Unit at CARE USA, will report at this IGWG Brown Bag on the findings from a recent CARE-wide study on the strategies used to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in more than 30 countries. The presentation will give an overview of how CARE addresses and responds to GBV within sectoral projects like health, education, or economic development, including an analysis of GBV strategies in development versus humanitarian contexts
When and where:
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Population Reference Bureau
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 520
Washington, D.C.
 Near the Dupont Circle Q Street exit of the Red Line Metro
Drinks and desserts will be provided. Please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010 to Jennay Ghowrwal at jghowrwal@prb.org
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
Sasa, a Film about Women, Violence and HIV/AIDS
In recognition of World AIDS Day and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, USAID presents a screening of Sasa. Sasa is a Kiswahili word meaning “now.” Now is the time to begin thinking differently about preventing violence against women and HIV/AIDS. This thirty minute film tells two women’s personal stories of violence and HIV/AIDS.
When and where:
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Conference Room 4.08 E/F
Ronald Reagan Building
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Federal Triangle stop on Blue/Orange Line.
Snacks will be available.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
Domestic violence in sub-Saharan Africa: Linkages with maternal health
A brown bag presentation by Holley Stewart of the Africa’s Health in 2010 Project
The global evidence-base for the linkages between the harmful impact of violence on women’s health and that of their children continues to grow. The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program is a unique resource that captures information on many aspects of maternal health as well as—for an increasing number of countries—information on domestic violence. This presentation will highlight preliminary analyses exploring the intersection between domestic violence experienced by women and maternal health using DHS data from six sub-Saharan African countries (DRC, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, & Zambia).
Holley Stewart is a senior technical advisor with the Population Reference Bureau’s international programs unit, and serves as the maternal and reproductive health specialist on the USAID-funded Africa’s Health in 2010 project managed by the Academy for Educational Development. Since 2002, she has been working on the development, promotion and adoption of policies and strategies for the improvement of reproductive and maternal- newborn health programs in sub-Saharan Africa—focusing on health policy reform and implementation, and the dissemination of evidenced-based interventions to improve spacing of births, reduce maternal mortality, increase newborn survival and promote health and development of adolescents.
When and where:
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
PATH
1800 K Street, NW, Suite 800
One block from the Farragut North and Farragut West stations
Space is limited! Please RSVP by Friday December 3rd to Jennifer Arney jarney@path.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010
Gender-based Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Research findings and programmatic implications
The prevalence and scope of sexual and intimate-partner violence in the DRC, and particularly eastern Congo, has galvanized significant attention and calls for action. With this increased focus, there is a great need to understand the dimensions of the perpetration of such violence and to ensure that programs address the complex realities on the ground.
A panel discussion featuring
Dr. Lynn Lawry, Senior Health Stability and Humanitarian Assistance Specialist, U.S. Department of Defense, will discuss recently published findings from a population-based study on sexual violence and human rights abuses in Eastern Congo.
Heidi Lehmann, Director of Gender-based Violence Unit, International Rescue Committee, will discuss the challenges and successes of IRC’s work with community groups and partner organizations to prevent sexual violence and ensure that survivors have access to comprehensive, quality services.
Dr. Nancy Glass, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and Associate Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health will discuss her collaborative efforts with Congolese NGOs to bring critically needed clinical and economic services to sexual violence survivors and their families in Eastern Congo
Moderated by: Dr. Sunita Kishor, Senior Gender Advisor, ICF Macro
Please RSVP by Friday December 3rd to jarney@path.org with your name and affiliation.
Where and When:
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
5th Floor Conference Room
Ronald Reagan Building
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
A map to the Center is available at www.wilsoncenter.org/directions.
Federal Triangle stop on Blue/Orange Line.
Note: Photo identification is required to enter the building. Please allow additional time to pass through security.
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