For WOREC, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is not just a campaign—it is a movement, a festival of feminist resistance, and a relentless pursuit of justice. Just as Angelou's words proclaim the indomitable rise of those who have been oppressed, this campaign stands as a defiant voice against the chains of patriarchy and violence that seek to silence women and marginalized groups. Rooted in the fight against patriarchal oppression, this global call to action, spanning from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), is both a tribute and a testament to the power of collective struggle.
Since its inception in 1991, the campaign has grown into a powerful platform where survivors, activists, and human rights defenders unite to break the silence surrounding gender-based violence (GBV), demand accountability, and reimagine a world free from fear. In Nepal, it has become more than an observance—it is a catalyst for transformation, where voices long ignored rise in defiance, resilience, and hope.
As WOREC’s leadership affirms, “These 16 days remind us that our struggle is both deeply personal and undeniably global. Every voice raised, every mind changed, every life empowered—we celebrate each step forward while continuing to dismantle the systems that perpetuate violence.”
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