What’s your BOLD VISION for Ending Violence Against Women?‏

What’s your BOLD VISION for ending violence against women?

Through December 10th, World Pulse is collecting your testimonies and solutions for combating gender-based violence. We will channel your voices to media and influencers—-including the United Nations—-to scale up your visions for change.

We want to hear about…

What innovative grassroots solutions are already making a difference in your community

• Mobile gender courts that prosecute rapists and address impunity in rural areas
• Initiatives that work with religious leaders to help change violent cultural practices
• Justice centers for domestic violence survivors

How women are harnessing technology and media to combat violence

• Programming emergency response numbers in sex workers’ cell phones
• Launching video/radio campaigns to name and shame perpetrators
• Implementing citizen-reporting initiatives to map violence regionally

Your vision or bold idea for making your community safer and ending gender-based violence

• An all women’s police force?
• Women-only libraries and Internet cafés?
• Training for men and boys in your community?

Submit YOUR STORY by December 10, 2012 to ensure your voice is heard!