Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to shape her own life. Gender-based violence continues to threaten these rights in homes, schools, workplaces, and digital spaces.
This 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we invite you to share your story, initiative, or solution as part of a global campaign to #EndGBV.
The annual campaign runs from November 25 to December 10. This year’s theme is “Ensure justice, protect survivors, end impunity.”
This call invites reflection on the messages we learn about gender and power, and how those lessons influence our relationships and responses to harm. We welcome experiences of opening conversations with boys and men, encouraging shared responsibility for prevention, and supporting survivors.
Read the full Call for Stories.
How Can I Participate?
The call for stories is open through December 15, 2026.
Share your story. Write a personal story or reflection, upload a video or audio clip, or share artwork expressing your perspective. Post it on World Pulse and tag it with #EndGBV to be considered for a Story Award.
Post your initiative. If you lead a campaign, organization, or community project that addresses gender-based violence through education, prevention, or survivor support, share it as an Initiative on World Pulse. Describe your goals, who participates, and what you are learning. Initiatives tagged with End GBV will be considered for Initiative Awards.
Invite others. Share the call with advocates, educators, researchers, survivors, and allies. Participation is a personal choice, and everyone is welcome to decide what they wish to share.
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What Happens After I Share My Story or Initiative?
Your submission will be published on World Pulse according to the platform’s visibility settings. Consider what you are comfortable making public before posting.
If your submission is selected for an award or further publication, the World Pulse team will contact you directly about the next steps. Please ensure the email linked to your World Pulse profile is up to date.
What Are the Safety Considerations?
Writing about gender-based violence can be deeply personal. Posting online may expose someone to unwanted attention, harassment, surveillance, or retaliation.
Before sharing:
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Avoid names, photographs, locations, or other details that could put you or someone else at risk.
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Protect the identities of children and people involved in sensitive or ongoing cases.
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Seek permission before sharing another person’s experience. Something shared privately is not automatically yours to publish.
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Review your profile and visibility settings. Using an alias may protect your identity, but details in your story could still make you recognizable.
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Consider a brief content note if your story discusses violence or abuse.
Your well-being comes first. Only share what is safe and comfortable for you.
Review World Pulse’s Safety & Security resources.
What Are Story and Initiative Awards?
Featured Storytellers are recognized for their compelling personal stories of resilience, advocacy, or action. Honorees receive:
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A $100 USD honorarium
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Editing and publication support
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Promotion on World Pulse channels
Initiative Awards recognize community projects, advocacy efforts, or social enterprises addressing the campaign’s themes. Selected changemakers receive:
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A $100- $300 USD honorarium
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Promotion on World Pulse channels
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Invitations to participate in future learning and visibility opportunities
Submission does not guarantee an award.
How Are Awardees Selected?
The World Pulse Editing Team will review stories and initiatives. They are considered for their relevance to the campaign, authenticity, perspective, and contribution to understanding or change.
For initiatives, reviewers also consider the clarity of the work, its impact, and how progress and learning are documented.
You do not need perfect grammar. The focus is on your experience and the insight your contribution offers.
Learn more about how World Pulse Story Awards are selected.
Learn more about Featured Initiative Awards
Can I Use AI Tools to Assist With Writing My Submission?
We encourage authentic, personal storytelling. While AI can be a tool for brainstorming or structuring your ideas, the strength of World Pulse lies in real voices and stories told from lived experience. Don’t worry about perfection; selected stories will receive editorial support before publication, and grammar is not considered when making award selections.
Be mindful of privacy when using AI tools. Avoid entering sensitive information about yourself or others.
Can I Submit in Any Language?
Yes! You can submit your story or initiative in any language. Submissions in all languages are valued, though opportunities for promotion may depend on translation availability.
How Do I Become Eligible for an Award?
To be considered for a Story or Initiative Award:
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Submit your story or initiative on World Pulse by December 15, 2026.
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Use the #EndGBV campaign tag.
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Connect your contribution to the campaign theme
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Ensure your contact information is up to date.
Selected members will be notified directly with the next steps.
When Will Stories and Initiatives Be Awarded?
Awards will be given on a rolling basis throughout the campaign.
If your submission is selected, the World Pulse team will contact you about preparation, publication, and your honorarium.
Ready to Share?
Your experience may inspire someone to recognize a harmful belief, offer better support, or take action to end all forms of gender-based violence.
