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November 2015
Subject: The launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence Campaign
Dear editors, reporters, anchors of news organizations, bloggers:
I
am writing to you with a personal invitation on behalf of UN Women and
the United Nations Gender Task Force in Iraq. On 25 November, we will
commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence
against Women. It will kick off the 16 days of global activism campaign,
until 10 December, Human Rights Day, to halt this gross violation of
women’s human rights. Each year, the United Nations brings together
people from all around the world for the period of 16 days to campaign
against violence towards women and girls and to renew our commitment to
end all forms of abuse.
To mark this occasion in Iraq, we have
the honor to invite you to a high-level event on 25 November 2015 in
Baghdad, at the Al-Rasheed Hotel, from 9:30 – 12:30, under the patronage
of the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Saleem Al Jbouri. During the 16
days of activism, events are being organized across the country to draw
public attention to the issue and stimulate action. This year’s campaign
in Iraq will not only shed light on the plight of women as the most affected group in armed conflict, but also on the role of women as
agents of change and transformative leaders for reconciliation and
stabilization in their communities.
Given your strong commitment
to gender issues, I am inviting you to join us this year to play your
part as important influencers of public awareness and opinion.
I hope
you will decide to lend your powerful voice to this cause, and partner
with us in our efforts to end violence against women and girls. When we
all pull together, we can put an end to violence against women and
girls.
Sincerely,
Hiba Qasas
Country Representative a.i
UN Women Iraq
