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The countdown is on! Our #RISE8K is less then six months away – will you join us? Whether you’ve joined us before or have never heard of the 8K for Women – if you’re interested in running, standing against abuse as an individual or business, a personal challenge or a unique event for your school, now is the time to get involved with the 2024 run! “The 8K for Women is a fabulous event, and truly vital fundraiser for us at RISE in the charities 30th year”, said our CEO Jo Gough. “Hundreds of women get together to say NO to domestic and sexual violence, and YES to sisterhood, and run a beautiful 8K course. It’s flat, with incredible sea views all the way, and every year, we’re supported by brilliant entertainers who keep our runners motivated from Saltdean to the Marina and back again. We’ve listened to feedback from last year and are going to be providing more homemade cake at the finish line – it's always so popular!” This year, in the face of significant funding cuts, the run is more important to us than ever. 500 runners raising £70 each will raise £35,000 – which will fund a specialist worker to help women, children and LGBT survivors. In 2021/22, in Brighton and Hove: - 5,487 domestic violence incidents and crimes were recorded by the police, of which 3,299 were crimes. Source - 12% of all police recorded crime had a domestic abuse flag (3,299 crimes and 2,188 incidents) Source - 45% of 14–16-year-olds who had ever had a relationship said that they had experienced a problem behaviour in their relationship ( Safe and well at school (brighton-hove.gov.uk) ) - 1,239 sexual offences in Brighton & Hove, of which 1,077 were serious sexual offences, including 397 rape offences. In 2022-23 781 adult and 210 children/young people were referred to RISE leading to 1,156 adults and 201 children and young people being helped over the year. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/agNm50Rf1JB

Racism, anti-semitism, and white supremacy are not welcome in this district or this community. Yesterday, a hate group marched through downtown Tallahassee. These neo-fascists preach white supremacy. I won’t name them here. They can take their fear and hate with them on their way out.  What do we as a community do now? (links are in the comments below & our bio) 1 - I am donating to the Southern Poverty Law Center, which monitors extremist hate groups and exposes their activities. If you are able, consider a donation to a group that works against extremist hate groups. 2 - They provide ten ways to fight hate: A community response guide.  3 - PBSKids has this video and other resources for anyone who wants to learn how to talk to children about racism. Love you all, -David

🚀 Deborah Knight, #CEO of Quetzal, is about to embark on an extraordinary challenge! On 21-22 September 2024, she will be kicking off Quetzal’s Week of Activism 2024 by participating in the #Equinox24 event, where she aims to complete 100K within 24 hours. This endeavour is more than a physical challenge—it’s a strategic effort to raise vital funds for survivors of childhood sexual abuse (#CSA) and a powerful call to action for us all to stand in solidarity with those affected. Here’s how you can support Deborah Knight and Quetzal’s mission: 1. Donate: Every contribution makes a difference. Support Deborah’s #fundraising goal by donating via our JustGiving page: https://lnkd.in/e_MmgtgD We’ve achieved 27% of our £500 target, but there’s still a long way to go. Your support, no matter the amount, is crucial—and your encouragement is invaluable. 2. Share: Amplify our message by sharing this post with your network. By spreading the word about Deborah’s challenge and Quetzal’s Week of Activism, you can help us reach a wider audience and drive greater impact. 3. Participate: Engage with us during the Week of Activism (23 – 30 September). We have a range of activities designed to educate, empower, and support survivors. Visit our website for more information on how you can get involved. ✨ About #QuetzalWeekofActivism2024 For over 35 years, Quetzal has provided critical support services to survivors of CSA. Our Week of Activism is dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of CSA, and to advocating for free, long-term support for all survivors. This year, we’re hosting events aimed at expanding our reach and impact within the community. #Quetzal #Equinox24 #QuetzaWeekOfActivism #SupportSurvivors #Fundraiser #QuetzalWeekofActivism2024 #LLR #CommunityOutreach #Leadership #SocialImpact

I am wearing denim today to support victims of sexual violence. Did you know that today is Denim Day? It's a grassroots internationally recognized campaign that raises awareness and educates people about sexual violence. Wearing denim today means rejecting victim blaming and the misconceptions surrounding sexual violence. Let's support our local nonprofits that help victims of sexual assault. If you're curious about these organizations or want to know more about working for a nonprofit, feel free to reach out to me. #DenimDay #EndSexualViolence #SupportNonprofits

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Be the Change 🌟 Globally, 133,943 victims were identified, and 7,115 convictions were secured, according to the International Association of Women Judges’ 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report. UN Women reports that nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their lives. At Hope Pyx Global, we’re dedicated to empowering survivors to achieve justice, healing, inclusion, and sustainability. With your support, our team is driving systemic change both globally and locally in the United States, at high-level policymaking and grassroots levels. ✅ Global Survivor-Centered Advocacy: Advocated for ethical survivor inclusion practices and consulted with UN agencies to influence human rights policies and programs at state, national, and international levels. ✅ Legislative Success: Testified for Texas SB 49, nearly tripling crime victims' compensation. ✅ Funding for Healing: Supported the reallocation of $1 million for Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center. ✅ Leadership Development: Amplified survivor voices in policymaking and leadership initiatives. As Hope Pyx Global is a volunteer-based non-profit organization. For every $1 donated, 100% goes directly toward empowering survivors, driving systemic change, and supporting our 2030 goal to build our first shelter to address the critical shortage of shelters for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Join us in driving change today: 💝 Donate to Hope Pyx Global: https://lnkd.in/gzb_NkH7 ✈️ Donate hotel points and airline miles to support victim relocation, court accompaniment by legal guardians, and survivor leader advocacy. Email us at HopePyxGlobal@gmail.com for details. Together, we can amplify survivor voices, influence policies, and create a brighter future where our survivors will regain their dignity and hope, and our children and their children will be free from abuse, violence, torture and exploitation. 💜 #GivingTuesday #HopePyxGlobal #EileenDongOfficial #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #humantrafficking #domesticviolence #sexualassault

Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. A campaign led by UN Women annually to call for an end to violence against women and girls, everywhere. Like other charities in this arena, our work to tackle violence against women and girls is a key focus for us every day of the year - with 365 days of activism to protect those at risk of harm. Moments such as this however, allow us to pause and take stock of the momentous task at hand. For True Honour specifically, it poses a reminder that this year, as with the last, there is still no statutory definition of honour-based abuse, as there is for domestic abuse and forced marriage. In the article below, True Honour Chair (and former police officer) Kul Mahay shares his view on the unique complexities posed by honour-based violence, highlighting the need for a systemic, survivor centred approach to empower victims to break their silence and eradicate these hidden crimes from our society. Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/e8MKAvyw Sarb Athwal Clive driscoll Anneka Singh Amina A⚖️Andrew George Meena Kumari Sam Beckinsale Samantha Billingham Charlotte Budd

Today is DAY 30 of #31in31 for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Gendered violence might end in physical violence and even murder, but it never starts there. Coercive control, sexual, financial, psychological and other forms of abuse almost always precede it and they tend to be ‘invisible’ to others. It is our responsibility – all of us – to watch out for those signs, even the subtle signs such as put-downs and microaggressions, and to do or say something about them. Please help make an impact this Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Your tax-deductible donation will be used well. bit.ly/DAM-2024-KK

London’s largest domestic abuse and sexual violence charity reports on their ‘pressured, but productive’ year.   Nahar Choudhury, CEO of Solace has launched their 2023/24 impact report saying: ‘Despite these uncertain times, we continue in our mission to support survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse. Our work has a lasting impact on the lives of the women and children we work with, and we’re proud to stand in solidarity with all survivors and to work towards a safer future’.    The charity, who have been supporting survivors for fifty years report that this year in addition to their core services they have also:    ·      Launched a new pan-London project (the Ruby Project) which seeks to expand Housing First provision for Black and ethnically minoritised women with Hopscotch Women’s Centre and funded by the Oak Foundation. ·      Secured funding to expand our complex needs service to a new project in Haringey. ·      Expanded our peer mentoring scheme so women with lived experience can support young women and girls in who have recently experienced violence and abuse. ·      Represented survivors at the Covid-19 Inquiry to ensure that they are prioritised in future emergencies our country may face.  ·      Partnered with Furnishing Futures to develop a blueprint for a psychologically informed environment for our refuges, and using this to transform the living rooms in our Haringey refuges.   Choudhury adds: ‘Violence against women and girls is still a national emergency and we need to continue to work together to end male violence against women and girls. We hope that in 2025 we will reach and support even more people to safety.’   In 2023/24, Solace supported 14,435 people (22/23: 13,361) in their frontline services last year and provided safe accommodation for 809 women and children across their 24 refuges.   Solace have exciting milestones in 2025, including their 50th anniversary, and the charity remain committed the ending male violence against women and girls, so that in the future we have a society where there will be no need for their services. Find out more and read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezbQeu84 #ImpactReport #Charity

Violence against women takes many forms – from harassment to intimate partner violence to sexual violence being used as a weapon of war. Bertha’s Legacy was established to help survivors of gender-based violence in Zimbabwe. Most of the women we work with are affected by sexual violence. It is an obstacle in allowing them to live dignified lives, free from fear. The stigma surrounding such violence means that people are often too afraid to speak out, and this silence enables the violence to continue. This is the most important time than ever for us to come together to fight for the safety of our women and girls. Why not make a one-off donation today to ensure we can continue to be there for those who need us. Here's the direct link to donate https://lnkd.in/ex_7exiS #BerthasLegacy #GenderBasedViolenceAwareness #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #EndAbuseTogether

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a month to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. This month serves as a reminder that sexual assault is a widespread issue that affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. It's a time to support survivors, challenge harmful attitudes, and promote healthy relationships with the daily interactions we encounter One way to participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Month is by spreading awareness. Share information on social media, participate in events or discussions, and educate yourself and others about consent and healthy boundaries. By engaging in these conversations, we can help create a culture of respect and understanding. Additionally, consider supporting organizations and resources that provide services to survivors of sexual assault. Volunteer your time, donate, or participate in fundraising events to help ensure that survivors have access to the support and resources they need. Below, you can visit our website and participate in one of the listed ways above, whether it's through volunteering or donations, any contribution helps tear down the walls of sexual violence and creates safer communities for all Toolkit: https://lght.ly/8ecf3c9 Paving the Way: https://lght.ly/nd4o3o #SAAM #SupportSurvivors #empower