16 Days of Activism: Women and Girls should feel safe
Communication Campaign & Social Media

16 Days of Activism
#KwaSautiYako

Studio 19 partnered with UN Women Tanzania on the 2022 campaign themed "UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls." Through influencer activations, bilingual multimedia content, and live social engagement, we built a 16-day campaign that turned awareness into action.

OUR ROLE

Social Media Strategy & Content Production

CAMPAIGN

#KwaSautiYako / #16Days

LOCATION

Tanzania (Digital / Social)

The Challenge

Violence against women and girls remains one of the most pervasive and underreported human rights violations in Tanzania and globally. Despite its scale, public conversation around VAWG was fragmented, awareness of available support was low, and the issue rarely broke into mainstream public discourse.

UN Women Tanzania needed a campaign that could cut through during the 16 Days of Activism window, reach a broad audience, and shift the narrative from silence to dialogue, making VAWG a public agenda item, not just a specialist concern.

The Approach: Multimedia, Influencers, and Live Advocacy

01 // Strategic 16-Day Content Calendar

We built a dynamic, detailed bilingual (English/Swahili) content calendar covering all 16 days. Over 20 posts per platform, spanning static posters, digital quote cards, GIFs, animation, and data-led graphics. Each piece was produced with a bold, passionate, and relatable tone aimed at youth (15–35), government officials, private sector, and development partners.

02 // Influencer Activation

We coordinated a roster of prominent Tanzanian voices: Khalila Mbowe, Shetta, Meena Ally, and Paul Siniga. Each influencer carried a specific message to their audiences, expanding campaign reach well beyond UN Women's own channels and placing VAWG at the centre of popular conversation. Shetta and Meena Ally featured in dedicated advocacy content produced for the campaign.

03 // The Fid Q Poem

A standout production from the campaign: a high-impact audio and video piece by artist Fid Q, using spoken word to drive home the urgency of ending VAWG. The film was produced with subtitles and assistive technology compatibility for accessibility across audiences.

04 // Hashtag Strategy & Live Engagement

#KwaSautiYako and #16Days ran as the campaign's primary Swahili and global hashtags alongside the #WOMENKIND social media challenge. We monitored and engaged with responses in real time, reshared pertinent news, and built a live public dialogue rather than a one-way broadcast.

CAMPAIGN VISUALS

16 Days. One Voice.

Women and Girls should feel safe in public spaces

Campaign creative: Women and Girls should feel safe in public spaces.

Take Action to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls
Shetta, Wanawake na Watoto #KwaSautiYako
More than 1/2 of women intentionally killed are killed by an intimate partner
THE RESULTS

Reach and engagement that moved the conversation.

188K+
Accounts Reached

Through a network of influencer activations and targeted digital content deployed across the 16-day window.

81K+
High-Value Engagements

Direct interactions, shares, and dialogue built around opposing gender-based violence across Tanzania.

15K+
Total Media Views

Measurable retention of video storytelling across Facebook and social platforms throughout the campaign.

Increased awareness of VAWG still happening in Tanzania

Education on how to get help for victims and survivors

Constructive public dialogue sparked around VAWG in Tanzania

Follower growth and sustained engagement on UN Women Tanzania accounts

GET HELP

Support is available.

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, these services are available in Tanzania.

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National GBV Helpline

Free, confidential helpline available across Tanzania.

One-Stop Centres

Hospital-Based Support

Medical, legal, and psychosocial support for survivors at designated health facilities.

Police Desks

Gender & Children's Desks

Dedicated gender and children's desks at police stations across the country.

Ready to run a campaign that changes the conversation?

Tell us your objective, audience, and timeline. We will propose a field-ready strategy built for real engagement, not just impressions.