Dec 4, 2023 · Feminist artivism has been used in many different ways to shine a light on key issues, such as gender-based violence (GBV). Created for this year’s 16 days of activism against GBV, this photostory shares examples of feminist artivism against GBV.

The purpose of this virtual and public art exhibit is to explore the community responses to gender-based violence and showcase how people help prevent or address GBV in their families, neighborhoods, and other networks and/or provide support to …

Jan 9, 2025 · The most striking image — of a woman showing the agony behind her mask — symbolizes the ever ongoing gender-based violence against vulnerable minorities such as LGBTIQ+ persons in Uganda, where women and girls find it difficult to openly talk about Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and/or sexual and reproductive health and rights, Kyabayinze said.

Jun 3, 2021 · For decades, New York City has been home to an array of contemporary street art that visualizes public protest and civil rights movements. Alice Mizrachi, a New York City muralist and women’s rights advocate, curated the initiative and guided the artists in their creative process.

As part of the STARS Citywide Girls Initiative, an initiative funded through the New York City Council, a team of young women facilitated the research, design and creation of a mural to raise public awareness and encourage dialogue about gender-based violence.

Many artists and feminist collectives have used art to contest the invisibility of GBV, which remains ignored and unaddressed by states and by societies at large.

Mar 14, 2023 · High school students from Schoonspruit Secondary School started a mural to show the local community that they won't stand for Gender-Based Violence.

awareness of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in rural areas. The project utilizes large-scale mural paintings to engage communities, spark dialogue, and challenge harmful societal norms.

Dec 7, 2020 · The project, carried out by UN Women and UNFPA in cooperation with Imprint of Hope organization, portrays positive images of women empowerment and the need to eliminate GBV. The murals are being painted in Baghdad, Erbil, Basra, Mosul and Kirkuk.

Mar 5, 2025 · Arts-based initiatives focus on a range of topics such as gender-based violence (GBV), women’s empowerment, masculinity, sexual and reproductive health rights, child marriage and LGBTQI+ rights. 52 out of 115 of the initiatives focus on addressing GBV.