Blog Archive
Highlighting dating violence during the 16 Days? Incorporate the 2in2u campaign into your actions
Posted on October 27, 2011
In February 2011 on Valentine's Day, Women's Aid launched 2in2u, the ground-breaking public awareness campaign highlighting the issue of violence and abuse against young women in dating relationships, supported by Irish actress Charlene McKenna (pictured).
This campaign encourages young women to trust their gut instinct with the tag line, 'If it feels wrong, it probably is.'
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USI Launch Campaign on Intimate Partner Violence: If you see something, Say Something
Posted on October 26, 2011
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a campaign raising awareness of intimate partner violence (IPV), including domestic violence and sexual violence, at universities across the country.
The USI has long been dedicated to highlighting this issue on campuses in Ireland, supporting the 16 Days of Action and also distributing the Women's Aid 2in2u Campaign posters highlighting dating violence, and raising the issue of healthy relationships during the popular SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness & Guidance) Week.
The new campaign, supported by Cosc (the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence), encourages students to speak up about IPV.
One exciting part of the campaign could involve YOU:
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Campaign Spotlight on Local Action: Achill Corrán Community Development Project
Posted on October 26, 2011
"Get involved, if one person is saved it is success."
Women's Aid recently interviewed a number of groups involved in the 16 Days of Action about how they used the campaign to highlight the issue of violence against women in their local areas. Read below how Achill Corrán Community Development Project raised awareness during the campaign.
Women's Aid: What is it that makes the 16 Days of Action an important priority for your organisation?
Achill Corrán Community Development Project: Raising awareness.
WA: Please describe your campaign actions for the 16 Days of Action in 2010.
AC CDP: Designated one window for display and one area in the office to enhance this information.
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Presidential candidates get talking about violence against women
Posted on October 25, 2011
With the presidential election only two days away, we have compiled some great resource which show where the candidates stand on the issue of violence against women. The National Women's Council of Ireland have compiled a presidential questionnaire on women's rights, receiving responses from five of the seven candidates. Here is just some of what they had to say:
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Tuam & District Mental Health Association 25th Anniversary
Posted on October 24, 2011
Tuam & District Mental Health Association : 25 Years Promoting Positive Mental Health
We here at Women's Aid are delighted to congratulate Tuam & District Mental Health Association on their 25th Anniversary and on the official opening of their new information office.. The celebrations got underway with a night of music and dancing at the Corralea Court Tuam with guest stars Michael Steward and Gary Quinn and a great night was had by all. The Association is also planning to take part in the 16 Days of Action with a packed programme as follows;
Programme of Events.
1. To hold a talk with key speakers in the local hotel, centered around the complex issues associated with Domestic Violence.
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"In just one Day"- Census of Domestic Violence Services on 4th November
Posted on October 21, 2011
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On the 4th November 2010, Women's Aid along with 40 other frontline domestic violence services in Ireland participated in a national census co-ordinated by SAFE IRELAND. entitled "In just one Day"
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Women's Aid launches new Language Line
Posted on October 20, 2011
"Women's Aid recognises the diversity of women's lives and aims to be accessible to all women."
Women's Aid Mission Statement.
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Campaign Spotlight on Local Action: Hospital Family Resource Centre
Posted on October 19, 2011
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"In 2010 working with other local agencies was key to the success of our event."
For those local groups who are having difficulty in identifying campaign actions for 2011, the following outline of Hospital FRC's actions in 2010 will provide lots of helpful suggestions.
WA: What makes the 16 Days of Action an important priority for your organisation?
HFRC: Hospital Family Resource Centre engages in the 16 Days of Action each year in order to heighten the awareness in our workplace and in our community of Domestic Violence. We believe that our activities break the silence on Domestic Violence and also it informs those we engage with of the services available.
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Depictions of Domestic Violence through song.
Posted on October 18, 2011
"Why is a woman still not safe when she's in her home"
Tracy Chapman, "Why"
" I walked into the door again/ Well, if you ask that's what I'll say".
Suzanne Vega, Luka
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Origins of the 16 Days Campaign
Posted on October 17, 2011
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" The 16 Days of Activism are about reminding everyone that the World will not know peace, development or justice if women are violated" Everjoice Win (Zimbabwe) 1991.
The 16 Days of Activism against violence against women is an international campaign originating in 1991 and calling for the elimination of all forms of violence against women . The Dates were chosen( November 25- International Day Against Violence Against Women- and December 10- International Human Rights Day- )in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights and to emphasize that such violence is a violation of human rights.
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