#16Days – Take a stand!

Worldwide, one in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence, yet according to recent studies, only 4% of women report such issues to the police. Whether in public or in private, at home, in the workplace, or along migration routes: violence against women is a global pandemic which knows no social, economic, or national boundaries. In times of peace and war, violence against women remains one of the most widespread human rights violations around the globe – including in the OSCE area.

The OSCE, in its firm commitment to the right of all women to live a life free from violence and abuse, is again participating in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign this year. Starting on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and running through to 10 December, International Human Rights Day, we will share with you all the ways in which the OSCE takes a positive stand against violence.

Come join our conversation!. Read, like and share the stories, infographics and short videos we’ll be posting on our social media channels during the next #16Days and send us your best shots! #TakeaStand to #orangetheworld #endVAW #16days

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Join #OSCE in reaching out to key decision makers: share findings of OSCE-led survey on #VAW that can help to improve services for women. Survey is based on interviews w/ thousands of ♀in selected OSCE participating States on the extent of violence experienced #16days @eu_eeas pic.twitter.com/tnWgjZgByi

— OSCE (@OSCE) November 26, 2018

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A post shared by OSCE (@osceorg) on Nov 28, 2018 at 8:27am PST

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“As long as women and girls do not feel safe, we have not reached comprehensive security, which in the end is the goal of the OSCE.” Check out our experts videos on combating gender based violence! #16Days #TakeaStand #orangetheworld #endVAW pic.twitter.com/FgiqBqWhuJ

— OSCE (@OSCE) December 1, 2018

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The OSCE trains members of the police forces and civil society to end violence against women and girls throughout the OSCE region. ➡️ Scroll through to see more photos from our trainings! #16Days #TakeaStand #orangetheworld #education #hearmetoo #police #Ukraine #Moldova #Albania #endVAW

A post shared by OSCE (@osceorg) on Dec 2, 2018 at 5:46am PST

Day 9

Certain attitudes silence victims and protect perpetrators. Changing attitudes is therefore crucial in preventing and combating violence. Join us in challenging them! #16Days #TakeaStand #orangetheworld #endVAW pic.twitter.com/BhGSr7YjT0

— OSCE (@OSCE) December 3, 2018

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Sexual harassment has a damaging impact on women’s and girls’ full enjoyment of human rights and equal opportunities. During a special working session on 16 November 2018, external experts and delegates of participating States discussed the topic of sexual harassment and learned about good practices and lessons learned across the OSCE region. #endGBV #16Days #TakeaStand #orangetheworld #hearmetoo

A post shared by OSCE (@osceorg) on Dec 4, 2018 at 7:31am PST

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Women and girls have a right to feel safe. Take a stand and speak out against gender-based violence. #16Days #orangetheworld #Hearmetoo #endVAW pic.twitter.com/yjtGA8FICn

— OSCE (@OSCE) December 6, 2018

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