Men: It’s time to take a Stand against Violence against Women

We are in the midst of an ongoing crisis. Violence against women is one of the most pervasive and deadliest human rights violations that affect millions around the world every year. Yet, despite its prevalence and devastating impact, violence against women remains largely unreported, undiscussed, and unaddressed – often due to a lack of awareness or taboos around discussing such a complex issue. But taking a stand on this issue is essential if we ever want to make real progress. That’s why it’s time for men around the world, from diverse backgrounds, cultural contexts and belief systems – to take a stand together against any form of gender-based violence and be part of the solution.

You can start by taking ownership of your own actions and joining forces with others in the fight for creating safe homes and public lives free from oppression. Whether it’s signing up for anti-violence campaigns or lending your support to survivors – every action counts towards making this change happen.

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Domestic Violence the Morning After: No Matter How Strong I am, the Trauma Will Always Be a Part of Me

“Some of my delay in sharing stemmed from my culture. As an Indian American woman, I grew up understanding that a portion of my existence was based on “fitting in.” Speaking up and sharing my story or the significant amount of domestic violence in our community was not and still is not considered socially acceptable. It’s not openly discussed.”

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7 Ways to Give Yourself a Voice After Violence

7 Ways to Give Survivors a Voice After Violence

After the aftermath of violence, one can feel so isolated and alone. Many survivors struggle to find their voice or fight back against those who try and silence them through violence. But there are some ways you can give them that voice! Join us as we explore 7 practical actions which will help survivors in finding their voices again.

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Blaming The Victim

RECENT debates linking how women dress to the issue of rape have only reinforced the need for a more scientific conversation around violence against women in our society.

Blaming the victim in cases of sexual violence may be a global phenomenon. But it is particularly endemic in patrilinear cultures where restrictive beliefs about women’s roles and rights in society dominate.

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Financial abuse

Financial Abuse Occurs in 99% Of Domestic Violence Cases!

In most times when we talk about domestic violence, we tend to focus on physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. But what about financial abuse? Rarely does it come up because people don’t understand how big an issue it is. Sadly, this abuse or control of one’s access to family finances and assets is prevalent and occurs in up to 99 percent of domestic violence cases.

So, why are we not talking about it?

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5 Ways To Help A Person Going Through Domestic Violence

If you know or suspect that a loved one is going through domestic violence, you might feel clueless about the best way to help. Simple actions such as reaching out and letting them know that you are there for them can provide tremendous relief and save a life. Here are simple actions you can take to provide support and save someone’s life in the process.

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