Despite democratic advances in a region historically plagued by violence against women, gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant violation of human rights and a barrier to gender equality. Over the last decade, humanitarian agencies have collaborated with government and civil society partners to popularize the Sixteen Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence which has evolved into a powerful and well-recognized regional campaign. These efforts have driven calls for more sustained interventions and the development of multi-sector, multi-stakeholder action plans to address gender violence. With support from regional governments, initiatives like the National Action Plans to End Gender-Based Violence have been established. However, these plans previously lacked effective mechanisms for baseline data collection and tracking progress. They focused more on response and support rather than prevention, framing women as victims rather than survivors with hopes, and aspirations.

Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread, persistent, and devastating human rights violations globally. The 16 Days of Activism Campaign, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), serves as a vital period to promote action and raise awareness to end violence against women and girls worldwide.

For consortium partners, small funding opportunities are available as part of the 16 Days of Activism, under the theme Advocacy and Global Leadership  Objectives:
 To utilize the findings of the GBV Indicators research effectively.
 To generate an awareness campaign on the GBV Indicators research findings.
 To strengthen the government capacity to address GBV and promote the principle of zero tolerance to GBV within communities.                                 

 To raise awareness of GBV in institutions of higher learning and schools.
 To foster strategic partnerships to extend the reach and scope of the 16 Days
campaign and promote GBV prevention in multiple settings.
Oppuritnuties> Private Partnership
The main goal is to enable access to legal affairs for the general public through
partnerships with institutions, NGOs, businesses, and donor agencies, ensuring the
program's sustainability.