TIRANA, Nov 25 /ATA/ – The Minister of Health and Social Protection Albana Koçiu announced the launch of 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Monday, a worldwide initiative in collaboration with the United Nations dedicated to ending violence against women and girls.
Health Minister Koçiu stated that there could be no excuse for the gender-based violence and expressed Albania’s commitment to pressing on with the uncompromised fight against domestic violence.
“Today we launch the 16-day campaign with the United Nations under the slogan No Excuse. Unite to End Violence against Women. This worldwide campaign brings together state institutions, organizations and citizens in activities aimed at raising awareness and ending gender-based violence. I invite you to become part of this initiative, because each one of us can make a difference”, the minister affirms in a video message on social networks,” Health Minister said in a post on the social media.
By joining the 16-day campaign, Albania becomes part of a worldwide action, which brings together central and local institutions, as well as civil society organizations, international bodies and private sector organizations under the umbrella of a carefully organized strategy and narrative.
“The campaign features detailed meetings, conversations, exhibitions, experience-sharing events with a special focus on enhancing activism and joint efforts to end all forms of gender-based violence. I invite you to become part of this very important format, as each of us has a role to play. Each of us can make a difference,” Koçiu said.
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