Tomorrow is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Some people also call it White Ribbon Day, a chance for men to take a stand against male violence. If you want to be an ally, here’s some things you can do for the rest of the year 1/6
Call out your boys
The ones who catcall, who talk about women in a demeaning way, who grope women in bars, who tell rape ‘jokes’, call https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Applaus-Zeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Applaus-Zeichen">ithttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Applaus-Zeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Applaus-Zeichen"> outhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Applaus-Zeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Applaus-Zeichen">Violating women- physically, verbally, online etc- is never a joke, allowing it creates space for abuse to grow Don’t tolerate it 2/6
Believe survivors
1 in 3 women will experience violence and abuse in their lifetime, so chances are you know (& like) a man who’s perpetrated it. I get it, it’s uncomfortable, but not supporting survivors because they were hurt by someone you care about doesn’t help anyone. 3/6
Consent
Important, sexy & can be withdrawn at any time.
Your partner whether married/ friend/ one night stand etc should never feel pressured into a sex act or to continue one.
Also, PSA, female pleasure is as important as male pleasure 4/6
Listen
Again, 1 in 3 women will experience abuse or violence in their lifetime. If you’re dating a survivor, listen, be compassionate, be patient, be KIND. What’s a little awkward for you to hear might be really anxiety inducing or scary for them to say
Let them take the lead 5/6
Ask
You don’t have to have the answers.
If you’re worried about your friend, your neighbour, your colleague etc getting advice will be a really great way to help them.
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