ABOUT FORCED MARRIAGE In a forced marriage, either bride, groom, or both enter into a marriage without their consent. Forced marriage is a violation of internationally recognised human rights: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 16 (2), states that “marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses.”. 16 IDEAS FOR HELPING SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN The Pixel Project's "16 For 16" Campaign The Pixel Project's annual campaign featuring 16 articles about Violence Against Women in honour

of the 16

16 ACTIONS THAT CITIES CAN TAKE TO BECOME SAFER FOR WOMEN Recommended Action For Cities #1: Pay Attention to Data and Take Action. Knowledge is power, and the ability to collect and use data in an effective, strategic and meaningful way is one of the starting points cities can use to better understand how they can make their public spaces safer for women. From surveys to interviews to paying

attention

16 TECH INNOVATIONS THAT HELP THE MOVEMENT TO PREVENT AND The 21 st century has been defined by the ever-evolving repertoire of technology, devices, and inventions that ultimately connect us across temporal and spatial boundaries. This has been the era of smart phones, tablets, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, amongst many others. The challenge of ending violence against women has not remained static but has similarly morphed to join the digital era. 16 IDEAS FOR USING TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT AND STOP VIOLENCE Anti-VAW Tech Use Technique 8: Helplines and Hotlines. Technology does not always have to be the latest to be effective. In rural areas around the world, phone technology is being used to provide national hotlines to provide counselling, support and advice to women and girls

facing violence.

16 WAYS TO STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY 16 ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO STOP CHILD MARRIAGE FAWE is a pan-African NGO working in 32 African countries to empower girls and women through gender-responsive education. FAWE works hand-in-hand with communities, schools, civil society, and ministries to achieve gender equity and equality in education through targeted programmes. Organisation Working to Stop Child Marriage #5: Forward

– UK.

16 WAYS OF PREVENTING AND INTERVENING IN CHILD MARRIAGES INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Tostan, a women’s human rights charity based in Senegal, runs outreach programmes which educate community elders and decision makers about the importance of educating young women. Way to Prevent Child/Forced Marriage #2: Empower Girls. In many countries where child marriage is prevalent, girls are often seen as economic 16 IDEAS AND ACTIONS TO AVOID AND STOP VICTIM BLAMING Suggestion for Smashing Victim Blaming #1: Begin by Believing. Silence surrounds domestic and sexual violence in society because victim blaming and shaming makes it a taboo topic for discussion. When victims try to speak out, they encounter disbelief and dismissal from

family and friends.

THE SURVIVORS STORIES PROJECT: JAYCEE MEMMINGER, 51, USA The Pixel Project is proud to present the Survivor Stories Blog Interview Project in honour of Mother’s Day 2014. The project runs throughout the month of May 2014 and features an interview per day with a survivor of any form of violence against women (VAW) including domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, female genital mutilation, forced/child marriage, sex trafficking, breast ironing etc. ABOUT FORCED MARRIAGE In a forced marriage, either bride, groom, or both enter into a marriage without their consent. Forced marriage is a violation of internationally recognised human rights: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 16 (2), states that “marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses.”. 16 IDEAS FOR HELPING SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN The Pixel Project's "16 For 16" Campaign The Pixel Project's annual campaign featuring 16 articles about Violence Against Women in honour

of the 16

16 ACTIONS THAT CITIES CAN TAKE TO BECOME SAFER FOR WOMEN Recommended Action For Cities #1: Pay Attention to Data and Take Action. Knowledge is power, and the ability to collect and use data in an effective, strategic and meaningful way is one of the starting points cities can use to better understand how they can make their public spaces safer for women. From surveys to interviews to paying

attention

16 TECH INNOVATIONS THAT HELP THE MOVEMENT TO PREVENT AND The 21 st century has been defined by the ever-evolving repertoire of technology, devices, and inventions that ultimately connect us across temporal and spatial boundaries. This has been the era of smart phones, tablets, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, amongst many others. The challenge of ending violence against women has not remained static but has similarly morphed to join the digital era. 16 IDEAS FOR USING TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT AND STOP VIOLENCE Anti-VAW Tech Use Technique 8: Helplines and Hotlines. Technology does not always have to be the latest to be effective. In rural areas around the world, phone technology is being used to provide national hotlines to provide counselling, support and advice to women and girls

facing violence.

16 WAYS TO STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY 16 ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO STOP CHILD MARRIAGE FAWE is a pan-African NGO working in 32 African countries to empower girls and women through gender-responsive education. FAWE works hand-in-hand with communities, schools, civil society, and ministries to achieve gender equity and equality in education through targeted programmes. Organisation Working to Stop Child Marriage #5: Forward

– UK.

16 WAYS OF PREVENTING AND INTERVENING IN CHILD MARRIAGES INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE: Tostan, a women’s human rights charity based in Senegal, runs outreach programmes which educate community elders and decision makers about the importance of educating young women. Way to Prevent Child/Forced Marriage #2: Empower Girls. In many countries where child marriage is prevalent, girls are often seen as economic 16 IDEAS AND ACTIONS TO AVOID AND STOP VICTIM BLAMING Suggestion for Smashing Victim Blaming #1: Begin by Believing. Silence surrounds domestic and sexual violence in society because victim blaming and shaming makes it a taboo topic for discussion. When victims try to speak out, they encounter disbelief and dismissal from

family and friends.

THE SURVIVORS STORIES PROJECT: JAYCEE MEMMINGER, 51, USA The Pixel Project is proud to present the Survivor Stories Blog Interview Project in honour of Mother’s Day 2014. The project runs throughout the month of May 2014 and features an interview per day with a survivor of any form of violence against women (VAW) including domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, female genital mutilation, forced/child marriage, sex trafficking, breast ironing etc. 2021 – PAGE 2 – THE PIXEL PROJECT JANUARY 20th, 2021 (WORLDWIDE): The Pixel Project, a 501(c)3 anti-Violence Against Women non-profit, is proud to announce the 7th International Women’s Day (IWD) Edition of their Read For Pixels

campaign

ANNOUNCEMENT: THE FATHERS FOR PIXELS 2021 LIVESTREAM MAY 21st, 2021 (WORLDWIDE): The Pixel Project, a 501(c)3 anti-Violence Against Women non-profit, is proud to announce their second annual Fathers For Pixels livestream panel series 2021 which is part of its Fathers For Pixels program to engage men in efforts to end violence against women (VAW). The Fathers For Pixels livestream series is a weekly series of panel discussions taking place INSPIRATIONAL INTERVIEWS: ALICE KENDALL Welcome to part one of our January 2021 Inspirational Interview with Alice Kendall, Executive Director of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.. Alice Kendall holds the position of Executive Director at DEWC where she has worked for almost 25 years, initially as a legal advocate before moving to her current role. 10 WAYS NEIGHBOURS AND THE COMMUNITY CAN HELP DOMESTIC With at least a quarter of the world currently under lockdown to curb the wildfire spread of the coronavirus pandemic – many domestic violence victims are in the even more intolerable situation of being isolated at home with their abuser.They are afraid to seek medical treatment or help from anyone else for fear of getting infected or live in areas with extremely strict quarantine enforcement. 16 WAYS THAT UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CAN PREVENT Preventing Violence Against Women on Campus. Campus Action #1: Require that staff and faculty undergo mandatory training about spotting and handling rape/sexual assault/domestic violence. INSPIRATIONAL INTERVIEW: NANETTE CHEZUM, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Welcome to part one of our September 2019 Inspirational Interview with Nanette Chezum, founder of The Courage Corner and a domestic violence advocate.. She is a nationally recognised speaker in the United States and an active volunteer with various Colorado-based and national nonprofits that educate people about domestic abuse, promote healthy relationships and empower survivors to

SURVIVOR STORIES

The Pixel Project is proud to present our second annual Survivor Stories Blog Interview Project in honour of Mother’s Day 2015. The project runs throughout the month of May 2015 16 IDEAS AND ACTIONS TO AVOID AND STOP VICTIM BLAMING Suggestion for Smashing Victim Blaming #1: Begin by Believing. Silence surrounds domestic and sexual violence in society because victim blaming and shaming makes it a taboo topic for discussion. When victims try to speak out, they encounter disbelief and dismissal from

family and friends.

16 WAYS TO STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s latest report on Violence Against Women that was released in June 2013 indicated that in some regions of the world, over 35% of women suffer from partner violence.With these staggering numbers, it is a very real possibility that every one of us knows a woman is facing (or has faced) domestic

violence.

16 WAYS TO STAY SAFE WHEN YOU CAN’T LEAVE AN ABUSIVE Latest 16 for 16 articles. The Pixel Project Selection 2018: 16 Of The Pixel Project’s Best Interview Articles; The Pixel Project Selection 2018: 16 Striking Campaigns for

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