Should we stop calling rape victims 'survivors'? "...there are cultural narratives about rape that I had unthinkingly accepted: that a woman should either be permanently and irreparably damaged by an attack in order to have the seriousness... https://t.co/ij1shew7q2
BrightAct is the Winner of @awscloud Raise Up Buildathon to build sustainable solutions using AWS to ensure the survival of nonprofits. Bringing organizations together to streamline support to victims of domestic violence 🧡💪 #domesticviolence#aws
Reported Child Sexual abuse online has increased in the #EU to a shocking degree.
Today I proposed how to better protect children.
Online companies should detect, remove, report and refer abusive content.
#securityunion
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This woman. More strong leaders like this! “This harm ... was not just directed at me. When you do that to any woman, what Mr. Yoho did was give permission to other men to do that to his daughters. . . . I am here to say, that is not acceptable.”
@AOC
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Gender inequality harms everyone because it prevents us from benefitting from the intelligence & experience of all of humanity.
As a proud feminist, I have made gender equality a top priority & gender parity a reality in top @UN jobs. I urge all leaders to do the same.
Grateful to work with the EU Commission as winners of #euvsvirus to build digital tools to increase equality and save lives of victims of domestic violence in Europe. 🧡💪🏼🇪🇺 #equality
The 🇪🇺 European Union has adopted new priorities (2020-2022) for its collaboration with the Council of Europe. Read the highlights and 🗓️save the date (4 September) for the launch event. @EUDELCoE
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Positive masculinity emphasizes values of equality, respect and dignity for all. #MenAtWork4GE is aimed at triggering countrywide action to engage, sensitize and highlight responsibilities men have to unlearn social norms and eliminate all forms of discrimination & violence.
@RefugeCharity says; In June, calls and contacts were nearly 80% higher than usual
And as restrictions ease, there is a surge in women seeking refuge places to escape their abusers. #lockdown has meant non stop fear for far to many people. https://t.co/Z5qcEpRLGm
Bringing Governments and NGOs together to cooperate using advanced digital tools to end violence and abuse globally 🧡💪🏼 #europaråd#domesticviolence#euvsvirus
No other crime is so poorly prosecuted.
The consequences for survivors is devastating.
What message does this send to women and girls?
We call on the govt. to get the CPS to do their job and fully fund specialist women’s services.
Will you speak out?
#VAWG#SexualViolence
Check out the decision tree that helps e.g. organizations with #VAW programmes to decide when and how to best collect data on women’s experiences of violence and their access and use of relevant services during #COVID19: https://t.co/u6e2kxu76R
Working on it 🧡💪🏼 Bringing Governments and NGOs together in one plattform for societal protection of inhabitants. We will redistribute profits to help communities in need where support is limited. #EuropeanCouncil#euvsvirus#euroroparåd#domesticviolence
Grateful to be part of Sweden’s innovators who are rethinking social protection for inhabitants in times of crisis. Saving lives through cooperation and digitalization. @Ygeman@DIGG_Sverige https://t.co/ytsd1QF3Jr #euvsvirus#domesticviolence#eu
BrightAct is supported by Sweden’s digitalization minister and Digitalization Agency for our innovative solution to save lives and help victims of domestic violence during and after COVID-19.
We are working hard… https://t.co/vJAd3UMoo2
Efterarbetet av Hack the Crisis, vårens nationella hackaton som arrangerades av regeringen och DIGG i kampen mot Corona, är i sin slutfas. Anna Eriksson och Anders Ygeman reflekterar över det lyckade resultatet. https://t.co/wOWCc6sLeM
As #NordicBaltic countries relax lockdown, it's time to think about how we want society to function after the crisis. We've taken a look at the tools that will help us safely transition out of lockdown. Ft @GeBlodGoteborg@BrightAct_EU@shareforce_one ⬇️🚀https://t.co/DHEwDAvOtr
THANK YOU to our wonderful panelists & everybody who made it to our Episode 2 featuring @BrightAct_EU BrightAct 🤩 🙌
Couldn't join? Watch it right here: https://t.co/qxSvNE2ZFN
In the meantime, we are already busy cooking up episode 3 for next Tuesday 🥘
#staytuned#covidians