PANDEMIC EDITION: Women’s Funding Network Launches “Signal for Help” as Lifeline for Survivors – Ms. Magazine

Learn the simple hand signal that can prevent violence during quarantine

PANDEMIC EDITION: Pastors, Is Your Church Safe for Survivors of Abuse?

Guest Editor Rev. Dr. Barbara Welch talks about "Existential Shame", substance abuse, and the world of local churches Research Associate’s Note: As part of our new PANDEMIC section, we are continuing to reflect on how helping institutions, particularly the Church, can be present to meet people’s needs in a time of fear, stress, and isolation. …

🔴 WORLD PERIOD DAY| PERIOD SHAMING: Do You Know It’s Costs Worldwide?

Around the world, the costs of menstruation are anything but trivial. Women and girls are often shamed, debased, bullied and excluded during menstruation, and poverty poses a special humiliation. United Nations Recommendations The Curse. Aunt Flow. Red Alert. On the Rag—What’s the Problem with Female Functions? Some folks might think the “cost” of shaming women …

WOMEN ARE PREY ANIMALS UNDER PATRIARCHY: Domestic Violence Is The Most Common Killer Of Women Around The World

The United Nations confirms what we always suspected: Domestic Violence Is The Most Common Killer Of Women Around The World — Read on m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5bfbf61ee4b0eb6d931142ac/amp "Geographically, Asia had the most female homicides (20,000) perpetrated by intimate partners or family members in 2017, followed by Africa (19,000), North and South America (8,000), Europe (3,000) and Oceania (300). …

Slay Those Trolls IRL, Ladies!

Being careful online when using Social Media is a priority for everyone these days, but most especially girls and women! WHAT SHOULD YOU DO if you find yourself in a strange, unpleasant or frightening situation on line? "Everyone, including women should be safe online. The United Nations has recognised internet access as a human right. …