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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. Here are 10 ways you can help via @UNWomenUK (thread...)
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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#EndViolenceAgainstWomen
#GenerationEquality
1. Listen to and believe survivors 
“When a woman shares her story of violence, she takes the first step to breaking the cycle of abuse. It’s on all of us to give her the safe space she needs to speak up and be heard.” https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/11/compilation-take-action-to-help-end-violence-against-women
2. Teach the next generation and learn from them “Talk about consent, bodily autonomy and accountability to boys and girls, and also listen to what they have to say about their experience of the world.” https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/11/hand-over-the-mic-compilation-videos-taking-action-to-end-violence
3. Call for responses and services fit for purpose “Services for survivors are essential services. This means that shelters, hotlines, counseling and all support for survivors of gender-based violence need to be available for those in need” https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/06/policy-brief-addressing-the-economic-fallout-of-covid-19#view
4. Understand consent “Rather than listening for a “no,” make sure there is an active “yes,” from all involved. Adopt enthusiastic consent in your life and talk about it.” https://medium.com/@UN_Women/when-it-comes-to-consent-there-are-no-blurred-lines-1dfd02cebe10
5. Learn the signs of abuse and how you can help “There are many forms of abuse and all of them can have serious physical and emotional effects.” https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/faqs/signs-of-abuse
6. Start a conversation “Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation that’s been perpetuated for decades. It’s pervasive, but it’s not inevitable, unless we stay silent.”#GenerationEquality
7. Stand against rape culture “From the attitudes we have about gender identities to the policies we support in our communities, we can all take action to stand against rape culture.” https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2019/11/compilation-ways-you-can-stand-against-rape-culture
8. Fund women’s organisations “Donate to local organizations that empower women, amplify their voices, support survivors, and promote acceptance of all gender identities and sexualities” https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/11/press-release-16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence
9. Hold each other accountable “Create a safer environment for everyone by challenging your peers to reflect on their own behaviour and speaking up when someone crosses the line, or by enlisting the help of others if you don’t feel safe”
10. Know the data and demand more of it “To effectively combat gender-based violence, we need to understand the issue. Relevant data collection is key to implementing successful prevention measures and providing survivors with the right support.”
And finally to finish off this thread, here are some stories of hope, perseverance and resilience from inspirational women throughout history and from around the world:#EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/5/compilation-ten-things-you-can-learn-from-womens-resilience
