Today is the Global Day of Action Against Militarism and Violence Against Women

November 29^th is International Women Human Rights Defenders Day - a day set aside to recognize women human rights defenders and commemorate activism, advocacy and courageous acts of resistance. In 2004, an international campaign Defending Women Defending Rights was launched for the recognition and protection of women human rights defenders who are activists advocating for the realization of all human rights for all people. The campaign asserts that women fighting for human rights and all activists defending women’s rights face specific violations as a result of their advocacy or their gender. For more information, check the women human rights defender campaign website: http://www.defendingwomen-defendingrights.org/.

Say no: UNiTE to end violence against women, as part of the international 16 Days Campaign Global Day of Action, is asking groups to organize public vigils, nonviolent demonstrations of one or more people in a public location, or peaceful marches on Monday, November 29^th – International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. No specific form for the vigil is required, and individual groups should create an action that best fits local campaign initiatives. To unify the actions, the campaign simply asks that you reflect the commitments articulated in the Global Call to Action:

1. Challenge militarism and end violence against women

2. Strengthen women’s leadership to promote peace

3. Realize human rights for all to achieve genuine security

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