05.11.2015
Mothers’ Union 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender–Based Violence Prayer Vigil
Mothers’ Union Dublin & Glendalough is urging everyone to join the call to end gender based violence throughout the world. They are organising a prayer vigil at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday November 28 from 3.00 pm until 6.00 pm.
What is 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence?
Beginning on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ending on December 10, Human Rights Day, the campaign is used by individuals and groups around the world to call for an end to all forms of violence against women. Figures from the World Health Organisation show that, globally, an estimated 23% to 37 % of women suffer violence from an intimate partner; and that 38 % of all women murdered across the world are killed by their partner. ‘16 Days’ provides the opportunity to raise awareness of this issue, demonstrate solidarity against violence and put pressure on governments to take action.
What is happening in Ireland in 2015?
In a powerful gesture of solidarity with their sisters at home and across the world who are suffering at the hand of gender based violence, Mothers’ Union All–Ireland is spreading the word and getting together in prayer and in person on Saturday, November 28in the form of an All–Ireland Prayer Vigil. This simple action will also raise awareness among the general population and contribute to pressurising governments to take action.
They are urging as many people as possible to come along on the day and to bring their friends. Yellow and purple are the colours associated with the16 Days Campaign Against Gender Based Violence. While notessential they encourage those attending to wear these colours on November 28.