This week marks a proud milestone for Lizu Community Network. From 17 to 20 November 2025, we successfully trained over 50 Digital Advocates from 15 countries in collaboration with Safecity, TechHerNg, and Red & Black Movement in preparation for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which officially kicked off today and runs until 10 December.
The training equipped young advocates, journalists, women’s rights defenders, and community leaders with practical skills in digital advocacy, online safety, storytelling, and campaign coordination. With shrinking civic and digital spaces in many parts of the world, these skills are essential for ensuring that voices especially those of women and girls are heard, protected, and amplified.
This Year’s Theme: “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”
In line with the global theme, our newly trained advocates will be rolling out coordinated online and offline campaigns over the next 16 days. Their efforts will focus on:
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Raising awareness on digital GBV
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Promoting safe online practices
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Amplifying survivor-centered messages
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Calling for collective action and accountability
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Sharing community-driven solutions and positive stories
These campaigns will be visible across social media and within local communities where the advocates operate.
Join the Movement
We believe that fighting gender-based violence, online or offline requires all of us. You can join the campaign by:
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Sharing the advocates’ messages
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Hosting conversations in your community or organisation
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Speaking out against harmful online behavior
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Promoting safe digital practices
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Using the tools and learning materials we’ve provided
We have attached free advocacy resources, social media posters, and guides to this blog to support your participation, use the posters/flyers and links below:
Download and use the posters below for your campaign and awareness creation
Together, We Can Build Safer Digital Spaces
As Lizu Community Network, we remain committed to empowering communities with digital skills and advocacy tools that protect rights, promote accountability, and strengthen inclusive digital spaces. The work of these 50+ advocates represents a powerful step toward a world where women and girls can thrive safely online and offline.
Let’s unite. Let’s speak out. Let’s take action.
If you need support in your campaign or advocacy during the 16 Days of Activism, get in touch with us via info@lizu.org or our Advocacy and Communications Officer gladysnkhoma@lizu.org