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KWISA Women of African Heritage

Unite, Learn, Act! Join us on Dec 4, 2024, at 6 pm for a global online seminar to end violence against women, in memory of Rebecca Cheptegei

<h2>WHY?!</h2>“It is a tragedy that in the whole world, there is still no place where women and girls are safe from violence, either at home or in public places.”- Professor Mukami McCrumThe sobering facts:<ul><li>Every 10 minutes a woman is killed by her partner or family</li><li>736 million women globally have endured physical or sexual violence.</li><li>1 in 4 adolescent girls in relationships have already faced abuse—physical, sexual, or psychological—from a partner.</li></ul> Join us online to participate in this global collective dialogue about gender-based violence( GBV)During 16 Days of Action, KWISA stands in remembrance and solidarity of Rebecca Cheptegei and all women and girls worldwide whose lives have been stolen or scarred by violence—through murder, rape, sexual harassment, assault, and the violation of their fundamental rights.Rebecca, a Ugandan athlete, marathon runner, and former mountain running world champion, was brutally attacked on September 1, 2024. She was doused in petrol and set on fire by her former partner at her home in Kenya.Rebecca became the fourth Kenyan athlete killed in similar circumstances since 2021. We will be joined by an exciting panel of guest speakers-tbcBetween November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and December 10 (Human Rights Day), KWISA joins activists worldwide in the 16 Days of Activism to demand unity and action. Violence against women is a stain on humanity and must end.👉 Join us for an online seminar on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 18:00. Stay connected with Kwisa on social media for daily insights, quotes, and calls to action throughout this critical campaign. Together we can challenge the attitudes and systems that allow violence to persist.

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