Awareness Initiatives

Learn more about national efforts to raise awareness about gender based violence throughout the year:

January is National Stalking Awareness Month

Life force: empowering portraits of domestic violence survivors from the Guardian, 01/06/2016

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

US artist Chantal Barlow photographed two dozen women for her ongoing project Unconventional Apology. She states that this project “seeks to move away from the typical presentation of domestic abuse and move forward in a beautiful and empowering way”.

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National Prevention Town Hall

If you are engaging in social change work, we want to hear from YOU - add your voice to the National Prevention Scan!

Heal, Hold & Center: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is right around the corner! Learn how you can take action around this year's theme: "Heal, Hold & Center."

Support Our Work

Your donation strengthens the hands that support survivors. This Giving Tuesday next week, join our efforts to support advocates in preventing and responding to domestic violence.

Prevention Tool of the Month

The Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities collaborative in Denver fosters community well-being by turning vacant lots into community gardens.

VAWnet Event Calendar

Looking for upcoming gender-based advocacy events?

Wednesday, December 04, 2024