Posts Tagged ‘woman abuse awareness month’
Ways a survivor can engage in the GBV movement
As we continue to recognize Woman Abuse Prevention Month and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), we’ve explored ways that service providers, advocates, lawyers, judges and the broader community can take action to end all forms of gender-based violence. We recognize that many people working in these roles are also survivors, and…
Read more3 more powerful ways judges & lawyers can stop violence
A few days ago, we shared some ideas for how lawyers, judges and other legal system collaborators can join in the collective fight to end GBV. These ideas included seeking out more training and education opportunities on issues of GBV and connecting with local GBV organizations in their community. Below we outline a few additional…
Read moreThree powerful ways judges & lawyers can stop violence
As we have been exploring on our blog this month in recognition of Woman Abuse Awareness month, everyone has a role to play when it comes to eliminating gender-based violence. It is only through collective action that we can begin to take meaningful steps to prevent this pervasive form of violence. For us at Luke’s…
Read moreThree effective ways you can stop violence
As we are exploring throughout November, everyone has a role in building safer communities by ending gender-based violence (GBV). Service providers, advocates and others supporting women as they leave an abusive relationship can play an especially important role in ending violence against women. Here are some examples of ways you can take action: 1. Listen…
Read moreStanding Against Violence Together: What YOU can do
Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), the world observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This global campaign, first led by the United Nations, aims to raise awareness and take action toward eliminating all forms of gender-based violence.…
Read moreWoman Abuse Prevention Month – Together Counts!
November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. This month, let’s take some time to pause, reflect, and stand up for those women in our collective communities who have faced intimate partner violence and their children who have witnessed and are affected by violence. At Luke’s Place, our mission is clear: we are here to provide support,…
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women
Today, on November 25th, we acknowledge the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the first day of 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women around the world. Over the last couple of years, violence against women has gotten worse, not better. As Pamela Cross explores on her blog: More…
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