Watch LIVE: Global Faith Perspectives on Sexual and Gender Based Violence
As part of our coverage of the “Global Faith Perspectives on Sexual and Gender Based Violence: Survivor, Practitioner, Faith Leader and Academic” parallel event at the United Nations’ 59th Commission...
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From Brothel Madam to USHINDI Champion
IMA World Health/Emily Esworthy Sexual and gender based violence occurs in various forms all over the world. This success story from the Democratic Republic of Congo is brought to you by IMA World...
View ArticlePress Release: “We Will Speak Out” Coalitions to host parallel event on faith...
Contact: Chris Glass, chrisglass@imaworldhealth.org, (443) 547-0278 New York, NY — On Friday, March 13, the Global, United States and South Africa We Will Speak Out coalitions will co-host a parallel...
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WeWillSpeakOut panel at United Nations a success
Watch video from the event here. On Friday, March 13, the Global, United States and South Africa We Will Speak Out coalitions co-hosted a parallel event, titled “Global Faith Perspectives on SGBV,” at...
View ArticlePress Release: “Faith Perspectives on Sexual and Gender Based Violence” draws...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Faith Perspectives on Sexual and Gender Based Violence” draws crowd at 59th UN Commission on the Status of Women Contact: Chris Glass, chrisglass@imaworldhealth.org, (443)...
View ArticleEvery voice counts: Ashley Judd speaks out, and why you should too
By Emily Esworthy, WeWillSpeakOut.US T his week, actress and March Madness fan Ashley Judd posted a spirited 140 characters on Twitter about a college basketball game. She did not expect the...
View ArticleSex Trafficking: “It’s Their Problem, Not Ours”
by Cass Clemmer When I tell people that I work in raising awareness for sexual and gender based violence, often the first thing they think of is sex trafficking. Recently, I’ve started wondering why it...
View ArticleIn Memory of My Friend: Not Just Another Statistic
*Trigger warning: This post contains information about domestic violence which may be triggering or disturbing to survivors and those affected by DV and other forms of gender based violence.* By Emily...
View ArticleWhat April Fool’s Day Teaches us about Consent
by Cass Clemmer I am the girl who put your calculator in a platter of Jell-O. I am the girl who covered your workout bag with so much glitter that you still leave a trail when you go to the gym. I am...
View Article1. Connect with Crisis Counselors and Advocates
Why you need to be prepared There are two important facts to remember: A faith leader is often one of the first people a victim of sexual or domestic violence will tell about their abuse. The...
View Article2. Preaching and Pulpit Leadership
Why you need to be prepared Our Scriptures are rich and full of wisdom. Unfortunately, Scripture has at times been used to condone, justify and even perpetuate sexual and gender based violence. Verses...
View Article4. Train Your Child Care Workers
Why you need to be prepared Our houses of worship are our Sacred Spaces; they are the physical buildings where people gather to experience spiritual growth and find comfort, encouragement, healing and...
View Article5. Youth Esteem Building
Why you need to be prepared In order to effectively prevent sexual and gender based violence within our faith communities, we must focus our education on all levels of each community, including our...
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Member Highlight : Presbyterian Church USA
Welcome to the first in a series of WWSO member highlights! The work we do to raise awareness around sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) within faith communities could not be done without the...
View ArticleBeyond the Definition: What does “Sexual and Gender Based Violence” Really Mean?
Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) can be a hard term to say, and an even harder one to completely understand. We use it a lot here at WeWillSpeakOut.US, so we figured we’d give you a quick...
View ArticleHold the US Women’s National Soccer Team Accountable: Let’s #SHUTOUTSGBV
By Hannah Stohler I will never forget watching Brandi Chastain score the 1999 World Cup winning penalty kick. Shot with her non-dominant left foot to confuse China’s goalie, the ball sailed flawlessly...
View ArticleToo Scared to Call the Hotline
By Cassie Clemmer When I hear the word hotline, my mind immediately jumps to those bright-red, constantly-ringing phones from superhero cartoons. I think of the urgency with which the mayor or the...
View ArticleWeWillSpeakOut.US Presents at The Summit: World Change through Faith and Justice
This Thursday, WeWillSpeakOut.US will bring the conversation of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) to “The Summit: World Change through Faith and Justice.” Hosted by Sojourners, a national...
View ArticleMember Highlight : Jewish Women International
Welcome back to our series of WWSO member highlights! The work we do to raise awareness around sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) within faith communities could not be done without the integral...
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