International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified.

As COVID-19 cases continue to strain health services, essential services, such as domestic violence shelters and helplines, have reached capacity. More needs to be done to prioritize addressing violence against women in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.

Why we must eliminate violence against women

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it as it manifests itself in physical, sexual and psychological forms.

For more information visit http://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/

Please consider supporting organizations with programs dedicated the Black woman’s  welfare and wellness:

One Voice One Team – Ontario , Canada

The Power To Be International – Ontario, Canada

Lady Ballers Camp – Ontario, Canada

West Island Black Community Association – Quebec, Canada

Afro-Canadian Positive Network of BC – British Columbia, Canada

Girls For A Change – Virginia, USA

I Grow Chicago – Ohio, USA

Pretty Purposed – Virginia, USA

Atlanta GLOW – Georgia, USA

SisterReach – Memphis, USA

Reach Within – Grenada, Caribbean

Every Mikkle Foundation – Jamaica, Caribbean