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December 2020 16 Days of Activism

In this edition of our newsletter, we reflect on CFHR’s bold strides during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. From equipping communities through the Bystander Action Campaign to busting myths with #MythvsReality and mobilizing male allies with our HeForShe initiative, our 2020 efforts focused on empowering everyday citizens—especially youth—to take action against harassment and violence.

Dive in to see how we’re building a safer, more just Pakistan for all.

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Human Rights & Social Justice
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Gender-based Violence
Dec 2020
December 2020 16 Days of Activism

In this edition of our newsletter, we reflect on CFHR’s bold strides during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. From equipping communities through the Bystander Action Campaign to busting myths with #MythvsReality and mobilizing male allies with our HeForShe initiative, our 2020 efforts focused on empowering everyday citizens—especially youth—to take action against harassment and violence.

Dive in to see how we’re building a safer, more just Pakistan for all.

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