Each year, starting on 25 November, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until 10 December, Human Rights Day, advocates around the world mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV). The global campaign aims to raise awareness on the harm girls and women face, demand accountability from governments and other decision-makers, and celebrate progress toward gender equality.

Data show that one in three girls and women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Now with the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging reports point to a “shadow pandemic” of skyrocketing rates of GBV.

As with many of the gravest challenges our world faces, young people are spearheading efforts and solutions to build a better, safer world for us all. There is a far-reaching constellation of young advocates standing up against GBV around the globe. Here are 16 Women Deliver Young Leaders who are making waves and creating change for girls and women: