This February, we're building on our #1Thing message for Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month as we work to promote healthy dating relationships and support the collective action of young people for social change. We believe that each of us has a role to play in preventing dating violence, promoting gender and racial equity, and creating the world we wish to live in!
VAWnet News Blog
This area provides access to current and past news coverage on various issues related to gender-based violence that has national reach or impact, a full archive of NRCDV eNewsletters featuring announcements of new resources, initiatives, and events and access to our recent and archived TA questions of the month.
In the News
Friday, February 15, 2019
Last week President Julius Maada Bio declared sexual violence in Sierra Leone a national emergency, and outlined ambitious plans — like free hospital care to rape victims, creating special police and court divisions devoted to sexual violence and a national phone hotline — to address the problem.
In the News
Thursday, February 14, 2019
While the march acknowledges the deaths and disappearances of all women from the Downtown Eastside, it has been led by First Nations women from the beginning. The march and its organizers are widely recognized for their grassroots work demanding justice for Indigenous women and girls who are disproportionately victims of violence and homicides.
In the News
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
The leave will allow employees to attend medical appointments and counseling, attend legal proceedings, seek safe housing and visit support agencies.
eNewsletters
Monday, February 11, 2019
This February, NRCDV is highlighting the work of organizations that center young people and youth-driven initiatives.
TA Question of the Month
Friday, February 01, 2019
“When we treat each other with respect and value each other, we have the beginnings of ending violence in our communities. Promoting ‘unity’ is how we can accomplish those goals.” - Tanae LeClaire
