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Raising Voices
@raising-voices.bsky.social
A feminist organization based in Uganda working to prevent violence against women and children.
Season's greetings!

As we conclude 2025, we sincerely appreciate your continued commitment and partnership in preventing violence against women and children.

Your support has been instrumental to our progress, and we are deeply grateful for your collaboration throughout the year.
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

I lend my resolve, supported by the solidarity of sisters everywhere, to advance the prevention of violence against women.

@unwomen.bsky.social
@ww2preventvawg.bsky.social
@womendeliver.bsky.social
@amplifychange.org
#EndVAW
December 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬!

Each time you raise your voice for what is right, you contribute to building a future grounded in hope and possibility.

Caring and speaking out are not just acts of solidarity, they are catalysts for the transformative change our world urgently needs.
December 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥!

A future rooted in safety and joy is possible. Let's work together to make it real for everybody, every voice and every life.

@unwomen.bsky.social @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social @preventgbvnet.bsky.social @equalitynow.bsky.social @femnet.bsky.social

#FeministFutures
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🚨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

Learning by Doing: Bringing Feminist Values to Life in Program Learning Practices for Quality Violence Prevention. Published in partnership with #Raising-Voices, #CEDOVIPUganda & #FIRDUGANDA

Learn more about the publication via the link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Learning by doing: Bringing feminist values to life in program learning practices for quality violence prevention
This article discusses a feminist approach to learning and its practical applications for organizations working to prevent violence against women and …
www.sciencedirect.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!

Every woman deserves the freedom to stand firmly in her truth.

By honoring our own boundaries and uplifting others in theirs, we cultivate a world where confidence and safety flourish together.

#EndVAW
December 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today marks the final day of the #16DaysofActivism!

We reflect on the achievements, assess progress, and identify the next steps to advance shared goals to, “𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀.”

#16DaysOfActivism
#FeministFutures
#EndOnlineViolence
December 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻!

1️⃣ in 7️⃣children globally experience a mental health disorder.

Explore creative approaches to promote positive mental health among children in schools via the link: linkedin.com/feed/update/...
December 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Standing together for safety, care, and justice!

Women show remarkable resilience in every crisis, yet no one should face these challenges alone.

This 16 Days of Activism, join us in advancing a world where care, safety, and justice are rights for all.
#16DaysOfActivism
#EndOnlineViolence
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Injustice doesn’t grow in chaos; it grows in silence!

When civic space is restricted, those most affected by discrimination lose the platforms where they can fight back. Survivors of gender-based violence struggle to be heard.

#16DaysOfActivism
#FeministFutures
#EndOnlineViolence
December 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Safe communities start with Us!

Ending gender-based violence begins long before harm occurs

It begins with respect;
👉in our words🗣️
👉our attitudes
👉and our actions
Respect is the seed from which safety grows, without it, violence finds space to thrive.

#16DaysOfActivism
#EndOnlineViolence
December 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Day 6 of the 16 Days of Activism Reminds us that;

Flexible core funding is essential in;
✍️Sustaining safe spaces for survivors
✍️Nurturing activists and safeguarding their wellbeing
✍️Challenging harmful norms
✍️Mobilizing communities
✍️Building generational change
#16DaysOfActivism
#EndOnlineViolence
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Day 5 of the 16 Days of Activism

Today we call upon governments and global partners to fund with intention for feminist futures take root.

💷Fund feminist organizing with courage, flexibility, and trust.
💰Invest in movements—not just activities.
#16DaysOfActivism
#FeministFutures
#EndOnlineViolence
November 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Safe online, safe everywhere!

Day 4 of the 16 Days of Activism focuses on shared commitment to truth.
🖊️We continuously and collectively confront injustices in communities, institutions, homes, and digital spaces.
🖊️We reaffirm our dedication to challenging these injustices both online and offline.
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Reposted by Raising Voices
The UK-funded What Works initiative has proved that preventing violence against women & girls is possible. This #16DaysOfActivism we’re celebrating our inspiring community of Grantee Partners tackling violence against women and girls through What Works II.

Tap to learn more: tinyurl.com/5ma3p36x
16 Days of Activism 2025: How What Works II is Tackling VAWG
We strive to eliminate violence against women and girls on a global scale.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Commit to co-creating funding agendas with feminist movements and women’s rights organisations.

#16DaysOfActivism
#FeministFutures
#EndOnlineViolence
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Reimagining safety for women and girls!

The 16 Days of Activism call upon us to recommit building a future where all women and girls can live free from violence.
🎤Your voice is power.
🗣️Speak up.
🚶‍♀️Show up.
🧍‍♀️Stand for justice everywhere.
#16DaysOfActivism
#EndOnlineViolence
@unwomen.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Reflect during the 16 days of activism!

✅What does it mean to rise together?

✅What does a thriving, liberated feminist future look like when we allow ourselves to truly imagine it?

✅What small, intentional acts of justice, care, and courage can you commit to today, tomorrow and every day after?
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The 16 Days of Activism are here again!

It’s that powerful time of year again!

A moment dedicated to re-imagining feminist futures, rising together in solidarity, and thriving even in the face of crisis.

Don’t be left out. Stand tall against Gender-Based Violence.
November 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
🔎Data-informed action against child abuse!

Prevention of Sexual Violence and abuse against children starts with a smart policy.

It’s time we strengthen our child protection systems with data-driven decisions.
@cedovip.bsky.social
@unicefmedia.bsky.social

#EndChildSexualAbuse
#SVACcoalition.
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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None of us are free until we are all free.

A necessary #Throwback to our 2023 #16Days Campaign on solidarity.

#Solidarity
#EndVAWG
#WomenShutDown
#EndViolence
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Building partnerships for GBV Prevention!

SASA! Together Approach strengthens relationships among community activists, community leaders and other partners like @unwomen.bsky.social

It promotes referral networks to reinforce prevention of Gender Based Violence efforts & enhance collaboration.
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Behind every statistic lies a stolen childhood!

Figures represent far more than data. They highlight an urgent need and an opportunity for us to unite, strengthen protection systems, and create safer environments where every girl can thrive.

#EndChildSexualAbuse
#SVACcoalition
raisingvoices.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🕴️‍♀️Standing up for children's safety!

Today the SVAC coalition joins the rest of world to raise voices to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.
#EndChildSexualAbuse
#SVACcoalition
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
📘Good School Toolkit: From Primary to Secondary

🌍 The WHO INSPIRE guidelines endorse the Good School Toolkit as evidence-based to prevent school violence. The secondary version is ready for scale-up.

🔗 Follow the link for details about the study: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
The Good School Toolkit–Secondary to prevent violence against students: a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial - BMC Public Health
Background Schools provide a unique opportunity to address multiple forms of violence against adolescents. Yet, few whole-school interventions to comprehensively address physical, sexual and emotional...
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:21 AM