As part of regional project „For Active Inclusion and Rights of Roma Women in the Western Balkans II“ supported by Austrian Development Cooperation through CARE International Balkans, Roma women association „Bolja buducnost“ Tuzla organize;
Street action on International Day of Combating Violence Against Women; November 25, 2018 in Tuzla - city square Sloboda at 11 o'clock.
This event is part and marks the beginning of a global campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence in 2018; "Stop gender-based violence in the world of work!" 16 Days of Activism is an international campaign which is conducted every year from 25 November (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day), but includes other important dates. "The campaign is 16 days" used by individuals and organizations around the world as a strategy in the fight for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls.
Campaign goals are:
- Raising awareness of the rights and responsibilities deriving from the legislation on gender equality and the fight against gender-based violence with a focus on the area of work
- Promoting services for prevention and protection against violence
- Initiating Dialogue between Institutions and Roma women on prevention methods and eliminating all forms of violence against women in all areas (Family, Society, Work, Education, Health)
- Raising awareness of the wider community about the importance of recognizing violence as a social, not a private problem, and the importance of a balanced approach to services of protection from violence.