16 days of Activism to Eliminate Violence Against Women

25th November was White Ribbon Day - the start of 16 days of Activism to Eliminate Violence Against Women. The White Ribbon is the symbol of hope for the day when women and girls can live free from the fear of violence"

One woman is killed every 2 days by a current or former partner: http://www.womensaid.org.uk

167 women are raped every day. Only one in five attacks is reported to the police: http://www.truthaboutrape.co.uk/index2.html

Other anti violence helplines and campaigns White Ribbon Campaign UK - men working to end men’s violence against women: http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/

Dates commemorated during the 16 Days:www.gvawp.org.uk

For the Health of Women, For the Health of the World: No More Violence:www.quicktopic.com

Wear a white ribbon against women abuse (South Africa)

Other information about violence against women:

The total cost of domestic violence to services is found to be £3.1 billion, while the loss to the economy is £2.7 billion. This amounts to over £5.7 billion a year: http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk

Myths About Violence Against Women: www.nusonline.co.uk

Amnesty International has started a campaign to stop violence against women. Send an Amnesty UK ’Stop Violence Against Women Campaign’ e-card