Join the UN Women Movement: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Organizational Context
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, working globally to accelerate progress and uphold standards for women's human rights. In Lebanon, UN Women supports legislative reform, builds gender-responsive institutions, and provides essential services to women and girls, including refugees. The organization champions women's equal participation in all aspects of life and works to make the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls worldwide.
Job Purpose
This online volunteering assignment supports UN Women Lebanon's bilingual digital campaign for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 - December 10). The campaign's theme is 'UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls: Ensure Justice, Protect Survivors, End Impunity.' The purpose is to amplify campaign messages on women's rights, safety, justice, and survivor protection beyond UN Women's channels and into wider communities. Online Volunteers will contribute to a regional digital movement, helping the right messages reach more people and fostering change through social media engagement.
Responsibilities
Online Volunteers will actively participate in the UN Women Lebanon's 16 Days of Activism digital campaign. Key responsibilities include following UN Women Lebanon's official social media channels to stay informed about campaign messages and activities. Volunteers will share or repost at least eight approved campaign content items through their own social media platforms and networks to enhance campaign visibility. They are expected to use official campaign messages, visuals, hashtags, and links, and encourage their networks to engage with and share campaign content. Adherence to UN Women's guidance for safe and respectful online engagement is mandatory. Volunteers have the flexibility to choose where, when, and with which networks they amplify the campaign.
Work Experience
Required experience includes being a regular user of at least one social media platform. A following of at least 100 individuals on social media is required. Previous volunteering experience is not mandatory but is highly desired. Comfort in sharing social media content and the ability to understand and share content in both Arabic and English are also necessary.
Skills
Essential skills and competencies include being a regular social media user, comfort in sharing content, and the ability to understand and share information in Arabic and English. A strong interest in women's rights, gender equality, or ending violence against women and girls is crucial. Volunteers must be willing to follow campaign and safeguarding guidance, demonstrating a commitment to respectful online engagement.