From 25 November to 10 December, the world observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. As the world observes the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, United Nations Population Fund features 16 objects from real cases of abuse.

A fan, a hair dryer and a styling iron — these are the prizes at a beauty pageant in a women’s prison in Brazil. But for the contestants, there’s more at stake than just a place on the podium.

Asian maids reveal the details of human trafficking in Morocco. They came to work but were exploited and abused.

Here are some of the women who have fought for equality. Tell us about the feminists in your country if they are not on this gallery.

The vegan cafe in the city’s northern suburb of Brunswick introduced an 18 percent “gender surcharge” for its male customers. The surcharge is donated to women and children’s services in Australia.

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Domestic violence is a widespread problem in Russia and some forms of abuse have now been decriminalized. Tatoo artist, Yevgeniya Zakhar, is helping victims hide their scars.

All over the world demonstrations have been held on November 25, wich is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It is followed by 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence that will end on December 10, which is Human Rights Day.