November 24, 2020: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

November 24, 2020
From November 25th to December 10th individuals, organizations, and communities from around the world come together to shed light on gender-based violence (GBV) and to call for its elimination globally. Learn how CDC’s programs and partnerships contribute to the global effort to prevent and respond to GBV.

Pictured: “I was born and raised in the streets. I do not know who my parents were. I did not even have a name. I named myself. I was abused and beaten more times than I can recall in the streets. An opportunity to go to school was the highlight of my life. I advise my classmates to focus, stay in school and not be swayed by things that will lead them down a destructive path.” – Linda Kelly, former street child. View photos of ‘Champions for Change’ in the photo exhibit from CDC Kenya.

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared over

November 18, 2020
The 11th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was declared over by the DRC Ministry Health (MOH) and WHO on November 18. This milestone means 42 days, or two incubation periods of the virus, passed with no new cases since the last survivor tested negative.