The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), in collaboration with UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies Unit.

The annual 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence against women and girls. Learn more about the impact of gender-based violence with these titles for adults and help create a world where women and girls are safe, respected and empowered.

Respect is... raising children to be true equals.

Explore this reading list for 16 Days of Activism (25-November to 10-December), an international campaign to help build communities where women and children are safe, and where girls and boys grow up as equals. It all starts with respect.

Respect is... promoting equality and respect. We all can make a lasting change to prevent violence against women and promote gender equality. These eAudiobooks are excellent resources to support victim survivors, encourage bystander action and foster a world of respect and kindness.

Respect is... promoting equality and respect. We all can make a lasting change to prevent violence against women and promote gender equality. These eAudiobooks are excellent resources to support victim survivors, encourage bystander action and foster a world of respect and kindness.

What we read can help us challenge our attitudes and create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected. To mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, we have created a list of kids books that explore and challenge unfair assumptions and treatment based on gender and help kids feel empowered.