Two important days are coming up that give Peace Corps Volunteers the perfect opportunity to discuss the global problem of violence against women.
- International Men's Day is November 19 and a great opportunity to engage men in the important work of eliminating violence against women.
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is November 25. Last year, to encourage participation in International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon reminded the world: "Millions of women and girls around the world are assaulted, beaten, raped, mutilated or even murdered in what constitutes appalling violations of their human rights...We must fundamentally challenge the culture of discrimination that allows violence to continue. On this International Day, I call on all governments to make good on their pledges to end all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world, and I urge all people to support this important goal."
As PCVs in Morocco, we can help support ending violence against women. Engage with men, boys, women, and girls in your site with GAD's brand new Violence Against Women (VAW) Toolkit! Through this toolkit participants will discuss domestic violence and be empowered to help end the cycle of violence.
