Gravesham Youth Council

Gravesham Youth Council.
Voice of the Youth in Gravesham.
Chair @georgeduffort

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Save the Children is providing cash assistance, food and other support to refugees crossing into Romania and Lithuania, as well as in Ukraine itself https://t.co/Ujj2VLwlA0

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Gravesham Youth Council are deeply saddened by the current situation in Ukraine. Our thoughts go out to the Ukraine people and all those suffering as a result of the unjustified and unprovoked military action taken by Russia.

The following charities have launched appeals (c)

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Unicef, the UN's children's charity, is helping to ensure families have clean water and food and that child health and protection services continue https://t.co/BO2blug5ms
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Gravesham Borough Council achieve its net zero target by 2030.

Thanks to Vivien, Chidi and Charlie for their passionate presentation.

#thinkgloballyactlocally

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Last night members of the youth council and GYG attended the council’s Climate Change Advisory Board meeting.

They were sharing young people’s ideas from the Youth Climate Change Conference, held in November, on how to locally tackle the issue of Climate Change and help (c)

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Anyone can access free & confidential #DomesticAbuse
advice & info from professionals inc legal protection,
housing, benefits, family support at #Kent & #Medway 'One Stop Shop' drop-in centres & virtual services. Find the closest to you https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3
#KnowSeeSpeakOut

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If you or someone you know if experiencing
#DomesticAbuse help is available from #Kent and #Medway
support services.
⚠️In an emergency always call 999
Kent: 0808 16 89 111
Medway: 0800 917 9948
https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3
#16Days #KnowSeeSpeakOut

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Asking someone if they're experiencing #DomesticAbuse can be daunting. Don’t judge, be patient, be kind. Ask how you can help. Signpost victims to #Kent and #Medway support services
https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3
#16Days #KnowSeeSpeakOut

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You have the right to ask police if a current or former partner has been violent or abusive in a previous relationship. A close friend or family member can also make an enquiry. Call 101 or go to a Kent Police station https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3 #16Days #KnowSeeSpeakOut

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If you're experiencing #DomesticAbuse & need to find
safety, you can now go to any Boots UK pharmacy &
participating pharmacies and 'Ask for Ani' - use this code word & staff will know you need help and will put you in touch with support services.
#16Days #KnowSeeSpeakOut

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#DomesticAbuse is everybody’s business. This #16Days of
against violence and abuse make it your business to have a
workplace policy to support employees and colleagues.
Access FREE online training webinars and guidance at
https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3
#KnowSeeSpeakOut

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Would you know how to spot the signs of #DomesticAbuse?
Use the #16Days of Action against violence and abuse to
discover the warning signs and how to signpost victims to
safety - watch the #KentandMedwayDA easy-to-view
webinars >> https://t.co/1PFYZOEAnt
#KnowSeeSpeakOut

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1 in 7 children and young people under the age of 18 will have lived with #DomesticAbuse at some point in their childhood. This #16Days of against violence and abuse, learn how to manage disclosure and get them to safety https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3 #KnowSeeSpeakOut

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#DomesticAbuse can be experienced by anyone. LGBTQ+ people are just as at risk and often have their sexuality and gender identity used against them as a tactic by their abuser. This #16Days of Action help raise awareness
https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3
#KnowSeeSpeakOut

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Help male victims get help
https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3
#KnowSeeSpeakOut

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Whilst the #16Days of Action against violence and abuse focuses on women and girls, men experience
#DomesticAbuse too, often in silence. They don’t always know they are experiencing abuse and can be scared of being ridiculed or disbelieved. (c)

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1 in 4 women will experience #DomesticAbuse in their
lifetime, with 2 women a week being murdered by their
current or ex-partner. No one should suffer - get informed
and take action this #16Days of Action against violence and
abuse.
https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3
#KnowSeeSpeakOut

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Abusive relationships have a cycle - honeymoon > tension > explosion > honeymoon > repeat. It’s confusing and controlling. Let’s help break the cycle this #16Days of Action against violence and abuse. Find resources and help at
https://t.co/1PFYZOWbM3
#KnowSeeSpeakOut