Youth Mural to be Launched at ARG

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Thursday, 16 June 2011 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua st John's - Artistic young people who participated in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign in 2010 will be celebrated during the launch of a mural showcasing their work on Friday June 17 at 2:30 pm.

The Directorate of Gender Affairs is pleased to launch the 16 Days of Activism, YOUTH “UNiTE” Mural, at the north outer wall of the Antigua Recreation Grounds. It features logos designed by young people from across Antigua & Barbuda for the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV) Campaign 2010.

The international campaign starts on November 25, International Day Against Violence Against Women, and ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day, symbolically linking violence against women and human rights to emphasize that such violence is a human rights violation.

The 16 Days of Activism focuses on raising awareness at the local, national, regional and international levels about gender-based violence, and demonstrating the solidarity of activists around the world.

The 2010 Directorate of Gender Affairs campaign focussed on engaging young people in the efforts to end GBV, and gained the support of UN Women – the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the year’s activities. The year's theme was, "Youth UNiTE to End Gender-based Violence," named after UN Secretary General's Campaign "UNiTE" to end Violence Against Women.

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Although the top three artists were already recognised in special ceremonies held at their respective schools, the Directorate felt it necessary to greater acknowledge the efforts of the students involved, as such tremendous work was put into their designs, and the messages they shared through their art was so important. Moreover, as so many phenomenal pieces were submitted, the mural features other works of art that were not chosen as the top three.

The mural launch will recognise Maritza Martin (1st Place), Leiothia Harris (2nd Place) and Sherry Yang (3rd Place), who will be saluted along with the partnering private sector organisations who kindly provided donations toward gifts for the awardees.

The Directorate of Gender Affairs will also make a special announcement on the use of the mural on behalf of UN Women.

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