KnowViolenceAgainstWomen

KNOW Violence Against Women is a campaign tackling violence against women and girls in #Cambridgeshire.

Be the change.

#KNOWViolence

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The U’s call out violence against women and girls – do you?

To learn more about what you can do to be an active bystander and make Cambridgeshire a safer place for women and girls, visit our website: https://t.co/Reb6AUBcdT

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Non-consent isn’t always as simple as a firm no, it can include:
➡️ “I don’t feel like it right now”
➡️ “I don’t like that”
➡️ Pushing you away
If you have to convince somebody to sleep with you, then this is not consensual sex.

Find out more: https://t.co/7IUSdEZ1YT

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Collective changes in attitudes and behaviours towards women can make a huge difference when it comes to making #Cambridgeshire a safer place.

Nothing changes if nothing changes. Help us make Cambridgeshire #SafeAfterHours: https://t.co/n9nvn03hkN

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Did you know, that since our initial launch in 2022, we have created 3 campaigns to tackle violence against women and girls in Cambridgeshire?

To learn more about KNOW Violence Against Women, Call Them Out, and Safe After Hours, visit our website: https://t.co/PFbWqVNW6l

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76% of the women we surveyed said they feel unsafe or in danger in public spaces alone, after dark. 

There are things you can do to help make her feel #SafeAfterHours.

Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/n9nvn03hkN

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According to @YouGov, 1 in 10 women in the UK have had their drink spiked before.

For women to feel safe in public spaces, we need to work together to put an end to drink spiking and sexual violence.

Learn how you can help on our website: https://t.co/Reb6AUBcdT

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Can’t keep your eyes off her? 
It’s not a compliment. It’s creepy. 

Don’t be the reason she feels threatened – if she’s not interested, walk away.

To learn more about the behaviours that can make women and girls feel unsafe, visit our website: https://t.co/n9nvn03hkN

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In our latest video, we shed light onto some of the shocking realities of being a woman – have you seen it yet?

Follow the link to watch: https://t.co/EB2pyYd4yb

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Do you know how it feels to be a woman walking alone in the dark?

Small changes to your behaviour can help her feel safer - will you help us make Cambridgeshire #SafeAfterHours?

To learn more about what you can do, visit our website: https://t.co/n9nvn03hkN

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Back in February, we shared a poll to find out if people in #Cambridgeshire have ever been followed or stalked. Nearly 40% of women responded yes.
This is harassment - #ItsNotOK.
Help us make Cambridgeshire #SafeAfterHours - visit our website to learn how//bit.ly/3jFZIBo

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#TBT to our art exhibition with @AngliaRuskin! Did you catch us on the news?

Our pop-up shop showcased the work of fourteen ARU Illustration students and their artistic depictions of violence against women.

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Walking home at night shouldn’t be a fright. She shouldn’t have to worry when the lights go out

To learn what you can do to help make women feel safer at night-time, visit our website: https://t.co/n9nvn03hkN

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It's not always easy to know when to step in, but being an active bystander is crucial in tackling violence against women and girls.

To learn about what you can do if you witness a woman being targeted with violence, visit our website: https://t.co/PFbWqVNW6l

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For many women, the fear of violence doesn’t end once they step inside a public venue.

Your views, words and actions can make women feel unsafe at night – to learn how to make women feel more comfortable, visit our website: https://t.co/n9nvn03hkN

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Have you ever paused to think about how it feels to be a woman? To be scared of walking alone? What it’s like to be sexualised no matter what you do or how you look?

Step into her shoes – check out our latest video: https://t.co/EB2pyYd4yb

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Will you join us in combatting violence against women and girls to help us make Cambridgeshire and beyond #SafeAfterHours?

There is no excuse for misogyny, harassment, or sexual violence at any time of day. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/n9nvn03hkN

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Last month, @CambridgeUtdFC warmed up wearing KNOW Violence Against Women bibs – check out some of the snaps we got ⬇️

To learn more about the campaign and what we stand for, visit our website: https://t.co/PFbWqVNW6l

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We know sexual violence isn’t committed by all men, but virtually all women are victims of it.

How can she tell whether you’re one of the good guys?

How you act at night makes a real difference. Find out more: https://t.co/n9nvn03hkN

#SaferCambridgeshire #VAWG

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Our research highlighted that the LGBTQAI+ people were more likely to feel threatened at night in #Cambridgeshire*

Find out how you can make women, transgender women, and non-binary people feel safer at night//bit.ly/3jFZIBo

#InternationalTransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Had enough of receiving vulgar, misogynistic comments? You’re not alone.

Our #RedFlagRegistry is a place for you to share your own red flags.

Help others in similar situations by adding your red flags to the website. 

Check it out: https://t.co/xNKjLb7SPB

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