Communicating the way towards 2030
 
Category: <span>SDG5 Gender equality</span>

SDG5: Connecting the Threads: From Summit Calls to Mural Walls

In my previous two posts, I tried to provide a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted challenges posed by gender-based violence (GBV) and, to some extent, delve into the role of communication in addressing this global issue. My first post, SDG5: Between Collective and Individual Action centres around the Sustainable Development …

Multi-modal Communication about SGBV

We have many ways to communicate, but are they really effective? Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against women and girls is a pervasive and deeply entrenched problem that affects societies across the globe. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that extends beyond traditional communication methods, including transcending the online …

Investing in the Girl Child: Digital Communications and the SDG 5-SDG16 Nexus

On 11 October 2023, we observe the International Day of the Girl Child, with the theme: Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being. Under this theme, this global platform to advocate for the full spectrum of girls’ rights responds to the call by girls everywhere for change.  The call …

SDG5: Between Collective and Individual Action

Is the call to action at the Sustainable Development Goals Summit enough to dismantle harmful gender stereotypes, and enhance accountability? Or do we need to, collectively, do more? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit is a critical event on the global calendar, where world leaders, policymakers, activists, and stakeholders convene …