A new campaign against gender stereotypes “Fight like a girl” has started in Ukraine. The campaign aims to provide young women and girls with useful advice on legal and sexual security and physical self-defense against gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Gender and domestic violence are a violation of human rights. Gender stereotypes fuel this problem. Providing young people, including girls and young women, with the necessary resources against violence and providing them with tools to break stereotypes is a key factor in a more democratic, secure and prosperous There can be no better name for this campaign than #fightlikeagirl # Fight as a Girl, and the EU is pleased to support UN Women, UNFPA and Gender Stream as representatives of Ukrainian civil society in its implementation, “said the Head of Economic Cooperation, Social and Regional Development. EU in Ukraine Martin Schroeder.
The campaign is reportedly part of a global 16-day campaign against violence against women and girls, held annually from November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day.
Fight as a Girl will present fifteen entertaining and explanatory videos that debunk stereotypes about women and girls, teach audiences to identify different forms of violence, and understand some forms of cybercrime, especially dangerous for women and girls.
Yes, the heroes and heroines of the video will talk about consent to sex, sexual safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and understanding of toxic relationships.
A series of videos on self-defense, created in partnership with the National Police of Ukraine, will teach women and girls to respond to assaults and provide advice on safe rescue.
