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From June 21, 2021 to June 30, 2021 join the International Republican Institute’s Women’s Democracy Network (WDN) for 10 days of activism shining light on the silent pandemic affecting millions of women around the world, gender-based violence.

As one of the world’s leading human rights violations, an estimated one in three women will experience physical or sexual assault in her lifetime. Whether at home or in the workplace, gender-based violence is a threat to democracy, preventing women from reaching social, economic, and political potential.

It is time to #HearHerNow.

This week, WDN will be sharing advocacy resources and ways to get involved to help end gender-based violence.

Join the campaign to #HearHerNow with our social media toolkit. Below are graphics to download for both Twitter and Facebook along with social media language so you can use your platform to advocate for the end of gender-based violence.

10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: #HearHerNow and Empower Women’s Voices

June 21

Twitter:

Women are speaking out against gender-based violence. Join @WDN in calling for communities and government leaders to listen and act. #HearHerNow #DemocracyNeedsWomen

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

Gender-based violence is not just a threat to the wellbeing of millions of women. It is a threat to democracy itself when women’s voices are suppressed through violence.

Families, communities, and governments must #HearHerNow, empower women’s voices, and build more inclusive democracies that are responsive to the needs of all citizens.

Learn how the Women’s Democracy Network is supporting women with the tools to lead and participate in the political process ➡️ https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 22

Twitter:

Gender-based violence is used to intimidate and exclude women from democracy. Join @WDN in the 10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and #HearHerNow to empower women’s voices and #EndGBV. Learn how ➡️ https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

Democracy needs women. That’s why WDN works year-round to provide women the tools they need to become political leaders.

During the “10 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,” WDN is focusing on gender-based violence as a barrier to political participation. Women have the right to live free from violence and to participate fully in democracy. Join us in calling on governments to #HearHerNow to empower women’s voices and stop gender-based violence.

https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 23

Twitter:

Violence against women in politics undermines democracy and is #NotTheCost of political participation. @WDN joins @NDI in condemning violence against women in politics and all forms of gender-based violence. #HearHerNow https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

Whether it is as a voter or as a candidate, women should be free to use their voices in democracy without the fear of violence. As stated by the National Democratic Institute, violence is NOT THE COST of political participation.

I am proud to work with Women’s Democracy Network to empower more women to lead and participate in democracy and I call on political institutions to #HearHerNow to end gender-based violence. https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 24

Twitter:

Women face gender-based violence both online and offline, with 50% reporting that they feel unsafe to express themselves online. Democracy cannot thrive where women feel threatened for speaking up. #HearHerNow #DemocracyNeedsWomen https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

Women face gender-based violence both online and offline, with 50% reporting that they feel unsafe to express themselves online. Democracy cannot thrive where women feel threatened for speaking up.

Join the Women’s Democracy Network’s call to #HearHerNow to end gender-based violence and empower women’s voices. https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 25

Twitter:

#DemocracyNeedsWomen. That’s why I am part of @WDN’s efforts to increase women’s political participation and to remove barriers like gender-based violence. #HearHerNow and join us ➡️ https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

Women make up half of the world’s population, but only 26% of parliamentarians. We need to do better.

That’s why I am part of @WDNs efforts to increase women’s political participation and to remove barriers like gender-based violence. It’s time to #HearHerNow and empower women’s voices. https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 26

Twitter:

All over the world, women are killed because of their gender, often by members of their own family.

@WDN will not let this tragedy continue to go unnoticed and unanswered. It’s time to #HearHerNow to end gender-based violence. https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

All over the world, women are killed because of their gender, often by members of their own family.

The Women’s Democracy Network will not let this tragedy continue to go unnoticed and unanswered. It’s time to #HearHerNow to end gender-based violence. https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 27

Twitter:

The pandemic of gender-based violence will not end with a vaccine. Join @WDN in our ongoing fight to end gender-based violence and to increase women’s representation in politics. #HearHerNow https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

The pandemic of gender-based violence will not end with a vaccine. It will require the work and commitment of communities and governments to dismantle gender stereotypes, advance gender equality, and prevent and prosecute violence against women.

Join the Women’s Democracy Network in our ongoing fight to end gender-based violence and to increase women’s representation in politics. #HearHerNow https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 28

Twitter:

Domestic violence has escalated during C19 lockdowns, with calls to helplines increasing 5x in some countries. We cannot allow this crisis to reduce our commitment to ending gender-based violence. #HearHerNow https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

Domestic violence has escalated during #COVID19 lockdowns, with calls to helplines increasing 5x in some countries. We cannot allow this crisis to reduce our commitment to ending gender-based violence.

The Women’s Democracy Network connects women with their greatest resource in the fight against gender-based violence— each other. #HearHerNow and learn more about our work ➡️ https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 29

Twitter:

There are too many spaces where women feel unsafe. @WDN is committed to ending gender-based violence, empowering women’s voices, and building safer and stronger democracies. #HearHerNow https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

There are too many spaces where women feel unsafe. This undermines the dignity of women everywhere, as well ast the integrity of democracy. The Women’s Democracy Network is committed to ending gender-based violence, empowering women’s voices, and building safer and stronger democracies. It’s time to #HearHerNow https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

June 30

Twitter:

No matter what form gender-based violence takes, it hurts more than survivors and victims. It hurts families. It hurts communities. It hurts democracies. #HearHerNow #EndGBV https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Facebook:

No matter what form gender-based violence takes, it hurts more than survivors and victims. It hurts families. It hurts communities. It hurts democracies. The Women’s Democracy Network is fighting for a future free from violence where women’s voices are elevated and celebrated. #HearHerNow https://bit.ly/2RFJKt7

Download the Full Animated GIF here.

10 Days of Activism – Prize

Prize:

The top three winners will be invited

• To serve as panelists with a VIP moderator from WDN’s Advisory Council

• To be featured in a blog in Democracy Speaks

These high-level external opportunities will highlight the winner’s work to increase women’s empowerment and address gender-based violence to an international audience.

Who will be considered:

Winners can be organizations or individuals

How to win:

Applicants will be considered based on their advocacy actions to address gender-based violence. These actions can be either virtual or in-person based on public health guidelines. Each advocacy action will receive one point. The individuals or organizations who score the most points will win the prize. Below is a list of possible advocacy actions. You are encouraged to think of other advocacy actions. All advocacy actions will be considered!

• Speak on a radio show about the importance of addressing GBV

• Publish a blog or article about GBV

• Submit policy recommendations to address GBV to a decision-making body (for example to a municipal council or a government agency)

• Write a letter to an elected official or leader about the importance of addressing GBV

• Develop a commitment letter and ask leaders to sign to show their commitment to address GBV

• Host a public forum to discuss resources for victims of GBV

• Host a virtual townhall with local leaders to discuss ways to address GBV in your community

• Call on your elected leaders to address GBV

• Host a podcast episode about GBV and how leaders and citizens can address GBV

• Interview a champion of women’s empowerment and discuss ways to address GBV

• Host a Facebook Live discussing recommendations to address GBV

• Conduct and publish a video series of key stakeholders discussing the importance of addressing GBV

IMPORTANT: You must apply using this survey to be considered for the prize. WDN must receive proof of the advocacy action with your application to be considered. Proof can be in the form of screenshots, photos, links to media items or copies of documents. You must complete the survey by July 16. (https://forms.gle/V1idNguzisQnjWac9)