16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
An international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December calling for an end to violence against women and girls.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserCenter for Women's Global Leadership
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1991
About the day
The 16 Days campaign was launched in 1991 by the Center for Women's Global Leadership at Rutgers University. It runs from 25 November to Human Rights Day on 10 December and involves thousands of organisations worldwide. UK charities such as Women's Aid take part.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 November to 10 December 2026 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, Australia | Same date every year |
| 2027 | 25 November to 10 December 2027 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 25 November to 10 December 2028 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, Australia | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- UN Women, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December)
- Women's Aid: 16 Days of Activism
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