Villagers recognize that violence against women is sadly, not a new phenomenon in our country or in the world, however, in the last year women of color have experienced brutal forms of
violence,
torture,
rape and injustice which have gon
e unnoticed, received little to no media coverage, or a limited community response.
Electronic Village joins other progressive bloggers that want to stand up to violence against women!
- Be bold, be brave, be red. Wear red on October 31, 2007.
- Take Your Red to the Streets! Know of a location where violence occurred against a woman of color? Have a public location where you feel women of color are often ignored? Make violence against women of color visible by decorating the space in red.
- Rally! Gather your friends, family, and community to rally.
- Check out the Document the Silence website for the litany we’re asking participants to read together on October 31st.
Would you like to publically announce your support for this effort to denounce violence against women?
e unnoticed, received little to no media coverage, or a limited community response. Electronic Village joins other progressive bloggers that want to stand up to violence against women!
