16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

Written by: The DHS Program

02 Dec, 2019

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign is back in action for 2019 under the theme “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!” This year, The DHS Program is highlighting sexual and physical violence indicators, as well as help seeking behavior in Tajikistan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Benin, and Mali.

Click on a graph below to open the indicator in STATcompiler. Use STATcompiler to compare other domestic violence indicators across countries, and share your results on social media using #orangetheword and #generationeqaulity. You can even add additional background characteristics and view the data over time or by region. For more ways to use STATcompiler, watch our STATcompiler tutorials.

 

Still want to do more? Share these 16 days messages from UN Women’s social media toolkit. Additionally, try The DHS Program’s Gender mini tool to compare indicators of gender inequality, women’s empowerment, and gender norms all in one easy tool.

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  • The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program has collected, analyzed, and disseminated accurate and representative data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition through more than 400 surveys in over 90 countries. The DHS Program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Contributions from other donors, as well as funds from participating countries, also support surveys. The project is implemented by ICF.

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