Where can I find more information on violence against women and girls?

• Read about the 16 Days Campaign on the international website or on Facebook.
• Someone pressuring or disrespecting you? Check out That’s Not Cool.com to learn more about digital dating abuse.
• Love shouldn’t hurt! Read more about violence in relationships at LoveIsNotAbuse.com
• Learn what activists around the world are doing to Say NO to Violence Against Women on the Say NO – UNiTE site.
• Take control of technology to end violence against women. Take Back the Tech!

 

I or someone I know has experienced violence or abuse and needs help. Where can I look?

• If possible, reach out to an adult you trust.
• Hot Peach Pages is a global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centres and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 80 languages.

 

I want to do something about this issue. Where do I start?

• Check out the 16 Days Take Action Kit to learn about ways to get active in your community.
• Want to Do Something about violence and bullying, but not sure where to start?
• Organize an event for V-Day, a global movement to end violence against women and girls.
• AWID’s Young Feminist Wire is a space for young feminists – especially young women – working on women’s rights and gender equality around the world to connect, learn and share information.

Read more from the World YWCA and UNFPA about how to lead change.