Welcome to the eleventh day of 16 Days of Activism and our 16 for 16 campaign!

With the G(irls) 20 Summit calling on world leaders to end gender-based violence and inequality, and with the Nobel Prize being awarded to three women “for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights,” the issue of violence against women has gotten some high-profile attention of late. However, there is still much to do to bring an end to the violence that plagues 1 in 3 women and girls worldwide.

Not sure where to begin? Why not begin with us – here are 16 ways you can take part in and support The Pixel Project’s work to stop violence against women.

Introduction by Crystal Smith with Regina Yau; List compiled by Crystal Smith; Retro Social Media Icons illustration courtesy of Mike Weinstein. Continue reading →