Outreach UN Women 16 Days Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Organizational Context
UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, working to eliminate discrimination and achieve equality between men and women. This role supports the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence campaign in the Arab States, focusing on the theme "And Then? وبعدين؟" which examines survivor support, justice, and accountability. The campaign aims to expand reach and engagement through online volunteers.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to amplify the "And Then? وبعدين؟" regional campaign during the 16 Days of Activism (November 25 - December 10, 2026). The online volunteer will contribute by sharing UN Women's campaign content across their personal social media networks in the Arab States region. This effort aims to broaden the campaign's reach, increase engagement, and foster conversations about ending violence against women and girls, ensuring messages about justice, survivor protection, and ending impunity reach wider audiences.
Responsibilities
Volunteers will attend an online orientation session and familiarize themselves with the campaign toolkit. During the 16 Days of Activism, they will daily repost UN Women's campaign content on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Threads, and Facebook. They will also select and share statistics, data, or captions from the campaign toolkit on their social media accounts, posting at least once daily. Following the campaign, volunteers must submit a summary report detailing their posts, platforms used, reach, engagement figures, and provide screenshots as evidence of their contributions. This role requires active participation in advocacy and information dissemination.
Work Experience
Candidates should possess an understanding of UN SDGs, human rights, and gender equality, with a demonstrated interest in ending violence against women and girls. Active personal social media accounts on relevant platforms and good knowledge of their functionality are necessary. Access to an internet connection is also a requirement for this online role.
Skills
Key skills include communication, advocacy, and public information dissemination. Volunteers must be proficient in using social media platforms for outreach and engagement. An understanding of gender equality issues and a commitment to human rights principles are essential. The ability to follow campaign guidelines and report effectively is also important.