Amnesty to Launch 16 Days of Activism With Soloman Islands Focus

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the Solomon Islands and a human rights defender in Guatemala will be the focus of Amnesty International's 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence this year.

Kicking off on White Ribbon Day on 25 November, the 16 Days is a chance for people all over New Zealand to say "no" to violence against women.

"The statistics are horrific," said Margaret Taylor, Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand's Activism Support Manager.

"According to studies, 64% of women and girls in the Solomon Islands between the ages of 15 and 49 experience physical and/or sexual violence at the hands of their partners and other family members."

You can learn more about what Amnesty International Aotearoa have planned for White Ribbon Day and the 16 days of activism on gender based violence at this link.

You can read the full media release via Voxy here.

You can read past NZFVC related news here:  Amnesty International Releases Report on Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Pacific 6.10.11

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