We are facing a double pandemic: violence against women and girls is not on pause. The fight for equality and justice must continue. Here is what Crossroads International is doing through the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign.
The evidence is clear that protecting girls’ rights now, keeping them safe from violence, and giving them opportunities to succeed will transform communities and change the world.
The international development sector is needed now more than ever, but how can we do more every day to make valuable change as a charity in Canada and as an international development agency fomenting global cooperation.
This month we are marking the 30th Anniversary of International Development Week. And for me the Go for the Goals theme is so much more than a catch phrase. It is a call to action.
COVID-19 has exacerbated gender-based violence. From child marriage to physical abuse and Female Genital Mutilation, women and girls are most vulnerable to the pandemic and its consequences. Stand with them. Join our COVID-19 response.