Abuse: Survival Stories is an event series created in support of survivors of psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. We aim to empower survivors by creating a platform for them to speak on their experiences instead of suffering in silence. This event series has been created not in the name of the war against abuse, but in the name of peace and healing for all. 4th Abuse: Survival Stories Event Abuse: Survival Stories - Haiku: forgiveness & rebuilding trust This co-ed event is … [Read more...]
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‘Australia’s Aboriginie Women face higher rates of abuse’, Cathy Eatock
December 19, 2012 by
Australia's aboriginal female community experiences much higher rates of abuse than the rest of the population, says Cathy Eatock, a senior policy officer in state government. Ms. Eatock, an aboriginie herself, spoke at a recent meeting at the United Nations on strategies for ending violence against women. As an Aboriginal woman you are 45 times more likely to experience domestic violence than a white woman. Violence patterns are passed on from parents to their children. It takes police … [Read more...]
OCTOBER is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month – Men Don’t Tell
October 9, 2012 by
On March 14, 1993, CBS aired "Men Don't Tell," a TV movie about domestic violence starring Peter Strauss and Judith Light. The twist: Strauss's character, construction executive Ed MacAffrey, was abused by his wife Laura, played by Light. Based on a true story, it dramatizes the story of a loving husband, who is terrorized by the violent behavior of his wife. He had long endured the physical and emotional abuse heaped upon him by his neurotic wife. He tolerates this not only because he … [Read more...]
HIV Testing, Including Rapid Testing, in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
June 20, 2012 by
HIV Testing, Including Rapid Testing, in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs … [Read more...]
Stop Human Rights Abuses in the Philippines, Take Action!
August 9, 2011 by
In 2010, Philippines President Benigno Aquino promised to crack down on human rights abuses by the military. Since he took office, however, the abuses have continued. Demand that President Aquino Take Action against human rights violations committed by the military.» President Aquino came into power a year ago. Since then, his military has been linked to the murder of seven activists and the disappearance of three more. Investigations into military-related killings and disappearances often … [Read more...]
Canada: Don't Let Animal Abusers Escape Justice – Ellen B., care2
April 28, 2011 by
Canada: Animals Need Real Protection From Cruelty » A few years ago, my family got a call from our neighbors. Walking down the street that day, they had heard a meow coming from a trash can, where someone had left a newborn kitten to die. Animals need strong legal protection from abuse. » Our neighbors wanted to know if we could give the kitten a loving home. And less than a day later we welcomed a new, adorably furry member of the family. Most pet … [Read more...]
WOMEN as Verbal Abusers …
April 19, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women... takes this moment to remind all the Women of our World. Please remember, no matter what is going on in your life, the people around you have lives, as well. Losing it on any of your family, friends, business associates, etc. is a definite sign that you must make changes in your life; that your levels of compassion, understanding, empathy are at an all time low. When this is the case, step back, take a look and source out the Real Cause that is enabling your loud … [Read more...]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month – April
April 12, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women ... would like to share with Our Women some information of Actions that have been taken in Honor of the Children of Our World, through UNICEF and the United Nations. The following extracted information is 15 Years Old. The Question Today is: "HOW far have we come, as a Human Race?" Some of the following may be 'graphically' unpleasing to the eye; yet, as Women and as Mothers and Human Beings, the following is to remind one and all : "That WE were ALL … [Read more...]
Where is Gender Equality in 2024?
April 9, 2024 by
Life on planet Earth has digressed for all women globally in this last decade or so. The effects of this last pandemic and current wars, women are the gender that seem to lose and suffer the most. In war zones women are victim to severe violence, in the boardroom women are waning at the table and even online our young women are victim to a growing exposure to misogyny and sexism. The Independent UK writes: "Influencers are fueling a “toxic” environment for young girls and the scale of … [Read more...]
WORLD POETRY DAY, celebrated on March 21
March 20, 2024 by
World Poetry Day is marked on 21 March. The date was chosen during UNESCO's 30th session, held in Paris in 1999. World Poetry Day is a celebration of poetry, literature and free speech, observed by UNESCO every year. The day is aimed at encouraging creativity, inspiring the teaching of poetry and restoring a dialogue between poetry and other arts, such as theatre, dance and music. PEN International also uses the day to highlight the imprisonment, murder and abuse of poets, writers and … [Read more...]
Global Mental Health: Escalating Psychiatric Care Shortage
February 26, 2024 by
"Mental health is one of the most neglected areas of public health. Close to 1 billion people are living with a mental disorder, 3 million people die every year from the harmful use of alcohol and one person dies every 40 seconds by suicide. And now, billions of people around the world have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is having a further impact on people’s mental health. Yet, relatively few people around the world have access to quality mental health services. In low and … [Read more...]
