16 Days, 16 Films: Raising awareness on violence against women

'16 Days 16 Films' is an international film competition to raise awareness of violence against women. Photo: AFPRelaxnews

The world of film is stepping up to condemn violence against women with the competition "16 Days 16 Films" which will select 16 short films directed by women from six different countries. Aspiring filmmakers hoping to make one of the 16 shorts have until October 8 to submit their works.

November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In anticipation of this date, the "16 DAYS 16 Films" initiative is organising a competition for short films by women directors on the theme of violence against women.