During the summer, we take advantage of free time and sunshine: going to the beach, sleeping in, recreational reading, hiking, hosting barbecues. While we have time to enjoy ourselves, do we not also have time for activism? This summer Women Thrive Worldwide is hosting a campaign to encourage Congress to pass the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA) known as "31 Days of Action."
Women Thrive Worldwide asks that individuals sign up for the campaign and ask that these individuals commit to completing one action each day in the month of July. What's great about this campaign is that anyone can do it, even the person with a million things to do! The campaign involves spreading awareness, educating others and advocating for change. Each week, they send activists emails containing ideas for educating and inspiring others. These ideas range from writing about the campaign on Facebook or Twitter, emailing members of Congress about IVAWA, reading about their featured person of the week, asking friends to sign the online petition and donating money.
With these simple ways to help end violence against women, why not take part?! Every day, women experience violence, such as rape, physical abuse and murder, on the basis of their gender. We cannot allow this to continue... We need to take action!
Photo Credit: Women Thrive Worldwide
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