About The Event
For more information, please call Kelley Ries, Public Health Nurse, at 978-325-5266
For Immediate Release February 6, 2017
ONE BILLION RISING
The Gloucester Coalition for the Prevention of Domestic Abuse, Strong Men Don’t Bully, HAWC, the YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Center and the City of Gloucester invite you to join
ONE BILLION RISING TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
RAISE A THUNDERCLAP AND JOIN THE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN!
On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, Gloucester will join with activists from around the world for ONE BILLION RISING, the largest action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to bring an end to violence against women and girls.
ONE BILLION RISING began as a call to action based on the statistic that
1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime.
With the world population at 7 billion
this adds up to more than one billion girls and women.
On February 14, Mayor Sefatia Romeo-Theken will lead our cry for justice, and our resolution that Gloucester will not look the other way, and that we will continue to seek justice for victims and survivors of abuse.
Mayor Sefatia Romeo-Theken notes:
“Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes that too often remain hidden.
ONE BILLION RISING is your opportunity to break the silence and speak out and express outrage at the number of girls and women who endure this injustice.”
WE WILL NOT BE SILENT ABOUT ABUSE
Bring pots, pans and noisemakers to demand change
Join the THUNDERCLAP at City Hall February 14, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
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About The Organization
Coalition for the Prevention of Domestic Abuse
City wide coalition of individuals and organizations that have worked together for 15 years to reduce domestic and sexual abuse.
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