16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence: Help us finish the video
Channel: International Women's Development Agency (IWDA)
Date: 2013-11-19

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence takes place every year from November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10th, International Human Rights Day.

This year, IWDA is marking the 16 Days of Activism with a focus on the link between women's safety and women's security -- and we're hoping you'll take part.

Watch the video and finish the sentence: "I want women to be a part of discussions about peace and security because..."

Write your answer on a piece of paper and snap a picture of yourself holding it up. Then tweet the photo to @iwda, or email it to online@iwda.org.au.

We'll choose a selection of the images by November 25th and use them in the second part of this video. All of the images will also be shared on our Facebook page and other social media to help spread the word about the importance of women's participation in decision-making around peace and security.

Music: Judicious Jason (Monk Turner) / CC BY-NC 3.0