November Issues
November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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Globally, an estimated 736 million women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence. Globally, female genital mutilation has increased by 15% compared to data from eight years ago. Girls are at particular risk of violence. 1 in 4 adolescent girls is abused by their partners. 16% to 58% of women globally experience technology-facilitated gender-based violence. Generation Z and Milennials are the most affected. 70% of women in conflict, war and humanitarian crisis, experience gender-based violence.
Cassandra, princess of Troy, stands as a symbol for all victimized women. Get her story here.
November 19: International Men's Day
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Men’s contributions and concerns deserve a day of recognition in their own right, focusing on men’s and boy’s health and well being, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models. International Men's Day is not intended to compete against International Woman’s Day, but is for the purpose of highlighting men’s experiences, and honouring the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.
November 13: World Kindness Day
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The "Random Acts of Kindness Foundation" is a nonprofit with a mission of making kindness the norm. Research has shown that performing acts of kindness can reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Communities can grow when connections are created and strengthened through kindness, leading to a stronger sense of belonging and social cohesion. Every small act of kindness can have a ripple effect, inspiring others to be kind, and has the the potential to inspire positive change in the world.
The ancient Roman bestseller "An Ephesias Tale" illustrates this. Get the story here!
November 07: International Day against Violence and Bullying at School
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UNESCO Member States declared the first Thursday of November as the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School. This day calls on learners, parents, members of education communities, education authorities and a range of sectors and partners, including the tech industry, to participate in preventing all forms of violence and fostering safe learning environments that are essential for the health, well-being and learning of children and youth.
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