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@StaffingChica @VictimsVoiceApp @MsBeccaRamos #DomesticViolence is often exacerbated and informed by structural issues, like poverty, patriarchy, social isolation, and the effects of colonialism. If we want to #EndVAW, we need to address the root causes behind violent crimes.

It can also escalate intimate partner violence. In short, policing alone is ineffective at responding to, deescalating, and preventing future incidents of domestic and intimate partner violence. Please weigh in: @VictimsVoiceApp @MsBeccaRamos sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Note: I will not be resharing any posts of #JacobBlake being shot. It is (past) time to stop sensationalizing, even in allyship the brutalizations and murders of black bodies. I will however, share my thoughts... #BlackLivesMatter

@OjosdeAnita @pulitzercenter @womenphotograph @wewomenphoto @IWMF @IWMF_es @FotoFeminas @CFWIJ Many frontline/essential workers are low-wage workers, 65% are women - especially women of colour and immigrant women. They work undervalued jobs without critical support, and put their lives at risk during a global pandemic

At work on my project "Immigrant Women Workers at the front of COVID 19 in Buenos Aires" thanks to @pulitzercenter . More soon. @womenphotograph @wewomenphoto @IWMF @IWMF_es @FotoFeminas @CFWIJ #CoronavirusArgentina #COVID19

@RUWomenandWork @LancasterDebra We need to find innovate ways for immigrant women, particularly those who're racialized and newcomers, to not be left behind in the post-COVID economic recovery. Otherwise, building back better will be for some and not for all

“Women, immigrants, and workers of color were especially hard hit with job and income loss because they tend to be overrepresented in low-wage jobs.” Our executive director @LancasterDebra on some of the ways COVID-19 is affecting communities of color. dailytargum.com/article/2020/1…

@ManduReid @JennSelby @monaeltahawy @Sistah_Space @fdwyer1980 Violence against women and girls is rooted in gender stereotypes & social norms. To end violence against women and girls, we need to address these underlying causes of gender inequality by completely eliminating social norms that enable and perpetuate this structural violence.

This is going to be excellent. It’ll blow your mind and break your heart, but most importantly it’ll inspire and equip you to take action to end the scourge of male violence against women and girls. #16DaysOfActivism Can’t wait. @JennSelby @monaeltahawy @Sistah_Space @fdwyer1980

@NataliaOllus Harassment takes many forms. It could be verbal, physical, sexual or psychological. Harassment against women is a manifestation of power imbalance resulting from gender inequality. Harassment creates intimidating and repressive environments that are harmful to women and girls.

@KerrieThornhill @CatGrasham @MarinaKorProud @katrinacharles @May_Sule Violence Against Women happens not because women are troublesome or disrespectful, but because abusers and perpetrators choose to use violence as a way to establish power and authority. #VAW is never the victim/survivor's fault.

@CatGrasham @MarinaKorProud @katrinacharles @May_Sule An important question, Catharine. Researching gender-based violence requires careful attention to safety, ethics, power and empowerment. Methodological guidelines in this area have grown in leaps and bounds in the past decade. I'm available to discuss further if you wish.

@tappingdiotima @USEmbKinshasa @UNFPA @AshleyJudd @HountonSennen @JulittaOnabanjo @Atayeshe Ending violence against women and girls requires dismantling the patriarchy. Patriarchy systematically influences power relations and relies on violence and the systemic oppression of women to perpetuate gender inequality and maintain the status quo of power.

How not to switch from #Patriarchy to #Matriarchy and reach #GenderEquality in #DRCongo? @USEmbKinshasa with @UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador @AshleyJudd in her 6th visit here. #EndGBV & #MoreWomen in politics + business & more investments @HountonSennen @JulittaOnabanjo @Atayeshe

@nankunda20 @16DaysCampaign @vowforgirls @GirlsNotBrides @100millionUS @UNTrustFundEVAW @awdf01 @GPChildMarriage @VoiceOutGBV Male violence against women is a pervasive violation of women’s human rights that occurs everywhere. #VAW takes many forms, from obvious violations of women’s rights to subtle distorted forms of control over women’s lives, bodies and sexuality.

It's time to Orange the world. It's time to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen Join the campaign to Orange the world. @16DaysCampaign is loading too. @vowforgirls @GirlsNotBrides @100millionUS @UNTrustFundEVAW @awdf01 @GPChildMarriage @VoiceOutGBV

@sandycheu Funding the care sector is critical. For one reason, to increase female workforce participation and improve employment conditions for workers..Applying a gendered lens to the economy is the only way to properly value the work done by women.

@WHWempower When women are kept from exercising their right to vote because of fear of discrimination and abuse, it's a form of voter suppression. The pandemic means we’re all in closer quarters, meaning abusers have more access and control over their victims.

For survivors, even their right to vote can be jeopardized by an abuser. Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana all have address-confidentiality programs designed to help survivors stay safe while still exercising their right to vote. wcpo.com/news/our-commu…

@AdminKlein @IndigenousAI @nnedv @amprog @strongheartsdv @NCADV Voting is an act of power, which is why abusers often seek to interfere with victims exercising their right to vote. Women seeking to vote have faced retaliation for nearly a century where husbands objected to them exercising their right to vote.

@MurutuJane @candybaibe170 @UzalendoI @LonamacCBo @ManyattaYouth_m @MombasaLeo @UHAKINAUSAWAOR1 @Alfanramak1 @MaryMwachiti @BintiAsena @EshaMohamed6 @Jeffngash4 @Jembe002 @agnes_mailu @AgnesMwambila @NaimaTwahir @sigoalfred @nivaasenath @mainamary254 @Hivvo2 @Maskani254 @Kimaani @rachaelmwiks @oeditar @mildredngesa @MuneneBrown @Shikohkihika @Huria_KE @LNyando @ywli_info The staggering increase of poor mental health among girls and women has been further exacerbated by the covid19 pandemic. Governments must make mental health support a priority and invest in it - taking the unique needs of women and girls into account.

@candybaibe170 @UzalendoI @LonamacCBo @ManyattaYouth_m @MombasaLeo @UHAKINAUSAWAOR1 @Alfanramak1 @MaryMwachiti @BintiAsena @EshaMohamed6 @Jeffngash4 @Jembe002 @agnes_mailu @AgnesMwambila @NaimaTwahir @sigoalfred @nivaasenath @mainamary254 @Hivvo2 @Maskani254 @Kimaani @rachaelmwiks @oeditar @mildredngesa @MuneneBrown @Shikohkihika @Huria_KE @LNyando @ywli_info I agree because for now all health faculties and energy are directed towards Covid-19. The job loss stress,economic stress,domestic violence stress,parenting stress,loan stress etc.Therefore a comprehensive approach needs to be undertaken to flatten the curve of mental stress

How has covid affected the human rights defenders ? @LonamacCBo @ManyattaYouth_m @MombasaLeo @UHAKINAUSAWAOR1 @Alfanramak1 @MaryMwachiti @BintiAsena @EshaMohamed6 @Jeffngash4 @Jembe002 @agnes_mailu @AgnesMwambila @NaimaTwahir @sigoalfred @nivaasenath

@kathryc4 @LaTrioli @TraceySpicer @Virginia_Hauss @tanya_plibersek @JaneCaro @Lisa_Wilkinson Social distancing and staying home are vital to flattening the curve and blunting the impact of COVID-19. But for victims of domestic violence, isolation can lead to increased physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Addressing violence against women must be a priority.

4 deaths in 4 days! No, not from Covid but domestic violence in Australia. Where is the 24 hour media coverage? We need a curve - @LaTrioli @TraceySpicer @Virginia_Hauss @tanya_plibersek @JaneCaro @Lisa_Wilkinson

@jeanneachille COVID-19 is testing families. The increased economic and social stressors brought on by the pandemic - is pushing people to their limits where conflict in the home can escalate to violence against women.

@omowumibeauty @CAID_Nigeria @Connected_dev @youthhubafrica @ValSolomonb @Chimamakaah @rianat_wahab There's an epidemic of rape in Nigeria, and the pandemic is worsening the crisis. Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive forms of a human rights violation… In Nigeria, it has become a national crisis that needs urgent attention.

Rape, female genital mutilation, girl child marriage and other related issues were also on the rise during the covid pandemic #YHAAdvocates #COVID19 @CAID_Nigeria @Connected_dev @youthhubafrica @ValSolomonb @Chimamakaah @rianat_wahab

@paigemacp @Lawsome_ Violence against women was an an epidemic before COVID-19 ...now violence has taken a further significant trajectory upward with social isolation ...women and the services that help them need our support now more than ever.

"Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, violence against women has spiked dramatically. Isolation and the severing of work and family support networks have no doubt played a major role." Sobering read from @Lawsome_ nationalpost.com/opinion/kathry… #ICYMI

@NeetuGarg6 @narendramodi We're paying so much attention to the pandemic that it's easy to ignore the epidemic. News headlines about women killed, missing or assaulted have become so ubiquitous that they barely register anymore. And that's a huge concern.

A shadow epidemic as violence against women is having "horrifying global surge" in Covid pandemic. PM @narendramodi lead from front and already working for farmers, economy and leading initiatives like #FitIndiaMovement , a awareness required to signal this domestic violence too.

@FeliciaKnaul @ChelseaClinton @beverleyessue @carolinavncoll @FlaviaBustreo @TheLancet Gender Based Violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality. It is one of the most prominent human rights violations within all societies. While many experience #GBV, women and girls bear the brunt more. Let’s fight against violence, let's #EndGBV

Have we learned how2 ensure #GBV & violence against #women & children are not afterthoughts in future emergencies? Join us- @ChelseaClinton @beverleyessue @carolinavncoll @FlaviaBustreo - Oct 20 @ 9 am EDT 2reflect on innovations2 #BuildBackBetter w/ @TheLancet commission on #GBV

@LF_Ladysmith @antipodeonline #VAW is rooted in gender norms and unequal power relationships that are promoted by individuals, families and societies. Therefore, we must all challenge any of our beliefs that may actively encourage #GBV to contribute to change.

@alicefookes @UN_Women @JihyunPark7 @CentenaryAction @nawo @unwomenukraine @SophieHayesFndn A home should be a place for shelter and protection – especially in a pandemic. Unfortunately for too many women, it means being locked down with their abusers. Governments need to better protect women and girls from violence.

@UN_Women Everyone should see this - keep your eyes open 👁 victims are not always immediately visible #Covid_19 #QuarantineLife #endVAWG @JihyunPark7 @CentenaryAction @NAWO @linkcafemorden @unwomenukraine @SophieHayesFndn

Social distancing to prevent the spread of #COVID19 may be trapping women who are experiencing domestic violence in their homes with their abusers. Learn the signs of abuse & reach out to help prevent isolating a victim from her family & social networks: unwo.men/Rozm50yQcN2