Building a Collective 16 Days of Activism Campaign

Purpose

The module equips participants to design and deliver a unified advocacy campaign during the 16 Days of Activism, centering survivor voices and mobilizing collective responsibility across communities, institutions, and government.

Core Narrative

  • GBV is a violation of human rights, dignity, and equality.
  • Ending GBV requires shared responsibility and coordinated action.

Objectives

  • Raise awareness: Define GBV, highlight prevalence, debunk myths.
  • Promote prevention: Encourage positive norms, gender equality, respect.
  • Provide support: Share services like hotlines, shelters, counseling.
  • Ensure accountability: Push for stronger laws, policies, enforcement.
  • Inspire action: Showcase success stories and champions.

Communication Channels

  • Digital-first: Social media campaigns, hashtags, reels, infographics.
  • Traditional media: Radio, TV, newspapers.
  • Community engagement: Dialogues, workshops, marches, art exhibitions.
  • Advocacy tools: Policy briefs, petitions, roundtables.

Techniques & Tone

  • Storytelling: Survivor voices, role models.
  • Visuals: Posters, infographics, explainer videos.
  • Interactive formats: Webinars, live Q&A, panels.
  • Symbolic actions: Lighting landmarks orange, ribbons, pledges.
  • Tone: Survivor-centered, empathetic, hopeful, accessible, empowering.

Cadence

  • During campaign: Daily digital posts, weekly events, press releases.
  • Beyond campaign: Monthly awareness, quarterly advocacy, annual observances.
  • Principle: Repetition builds recognition; vary formats to sustain engagement.

Fund-Specific Objectives

  • Raise awareness of the We Are One Fund and its impact.
  • Mobilise donations to collective and individual organisations.
  • Strengthen credibility by showcasing collaboration among 15 orgs.
  • Engage diverse audiences: donors, policymakers, survivors, communities, media.

Core Messaging

  • Umbrella message: “Together, we respond, protect, and empower survivors.”
  • Shelters: Safe havens save lives.
  • Legal aid: Justice is protection.
  • First response: Every second counts.