In a world where we strive for inclusivity and understanding, there’s a harrowing statistic that often goes unnoticed: 9 out of 10 autistic women have experienced sexual violence. This alarming figure isn’t just a number; it’s a reflection of the profound struggles and dangers faced by autistic women in our society each and every day.
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safehalton Halton region has officially declared intimate partner violence and violence against women an epidemic. This is a heartbreaking reality that affects so many people in our community, and it's time for us to come together and take action.
As survivors ourselves, SAFE has lived and breathed this terrifying reality. We urge you all to join us in spreading love and support to those who may be experiencing violence in their relationships. Let's work together to create a safe and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and respected.
Remember, love should never hurt. Let's do our part to end this epidemic and create a brighter future for all.
It is a violation of human rights to force someone to get married against their will, especially if they are a minor. This practice, known as forced marriage, is a form of gender-based violence and is recognized as a human rights abuse by international organizations such as the United Nations.
You do not have to forgive someone who hurt you. You do not have to forgive someone who deliberately made your world a dark place. You do not need to forgive your abuser or your rapist in order to heal. But you do need to forgive yourself. Forgive yourself for falling for their foolish games. Forgive yourself for thinking you could “save him”. Forgive yourself for the wrong choices you may of made. Forgive yourself for what you didn’t know back then.
The Red Zone! Pledging to end sexual violence on college campuses. Pledging to speak up and believe victims. Love that our men’s basketball team also pledged their support by wearing red socks tonight. #TheRedZone #endsexualviolence #coppermountaincollege #fightingcacti (at Copper Mountain College) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck9_DzyrviQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
SAFE is over the moon to be marching in Halton's first-ever pride parade! The parade will kick off at 2pm on Sunday, August 20th and will wind its way through the vibrant streets of downtown Milton. Expect to see a sea of rainbow flags, colourful costumes, and smiling faces. It will be a sight to behold, a true celebration of love and unity. Don't miss out! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
“The Plight and Rights of Children Born of War”.
The effects of conflict-related sexual violence echo across generations, through trauma, stigma, poverty, poor health and unwanted pregnancy.
The children whose existence emanates from that violence have been labelled “bad blood” or “children of the enemy”, and alienated from their mother’s social group.
Children conceived through rape in wartime often struggle with issues of identity and belonging for decades after the end of war.
They are rarely accepted by society, and unsafe abortion remains a leading cause of maternal mortality in conflict-affected settings.
The stigma associated with sexual violence can have life-long, and sometimes lethal, repercussions for both survivors and children conceived through rape.
Socioeconomic reintegration support, aimed to alleviate stigma and mend the social fabric, should therefore infuse all post-conflict reconstruction and recovery efforts.
On this day, we strive to foster solidarity with survivors who endure multiple, intersecting stigmas in the wake of sexual violence, including the stigma of association with an armed or terrorist group, and of bearing children conceived through rape by the enemy.
Often, these women and children are viewed as affiliates, rather than victims, of armed and violent extremist groups.
These children may be left stateless, in a legal limbo, and susceptible to recruitment, radicalization, trafficking and exploitation, with wider implications for peace and security, as well as human rights.
However, the issue of children born of war has been missing from both the international human rights framework and from peace and security discourse, rendering them a voiceless category of victims.