DurhamMen TakeAction

A volunteer group of men in Durham committed to ending violence against women through education, awareness and community leadership.

[DurhamMen TakeAction @DMTakeAction]

Happy International Women’s Day!
We at DMTA would like to thank the amazing women of @VPCC8 @Herizon_House @TheDeniseHouse @YWCADurham @BethesdaHouseON without your amazing work, there wouldn’t be a DMTA! This day is ours to celebrate you. 💪🎉

[OACAS @our_children]

We share in the very serious concerns about the government’s decision to close the office of the ⁦@OntarioAdvocate⁩. Our full statement here: https://t.co/nmmSzr8mTd https://t.co/2MhcmMia52

[DurhamMen TakeAction @DMTakeAction]

For Woman Abuse Awareness Month, DMTA is alongside many community partners @YWCADurham speaking to the importance of ending violence against women and girls.

[Jai جیهون (he/him) @Tenthletter]

Powerful conversation on #MeToo and the challenges of reporting sexual assault, the reality of rape culture and the myths around gender equality.
#MeToo movement did what the law could not. #DiversityAjax #InConvoAjax @TownOfAjax

[DurhamMen TakeAction @DMTakeAction]

Please join us in this important and worthwhile conversation tomorrow night! @TownOfAjax @VPCC8

[Bethesda House @BethesdaHouseON]

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Bethesda House's Take Back the Night walk!

#tbtn2018 #loveshouldnthurt #EndVAW

@DMTakeAction @bowmanvillelion @KPRETFO @DRPS @ClaringtonAF @Woo4You

[DurhamMen TakeAction @DMTakeAction]

Absolutely Amazing! We applaud L’s persistence.

[Bethesda House @BethesdaHouseON]

A great turn out for the Take Back the Night walk with us! Great support to help raise awareness of violence against women.
#tbtn2018 #loveshouldnthurt

[End VAW / Contre VFF @endvawnetwork]

“You never know whose life is at risk...The sooner you can get people -- and especially children -- out of these violent situations, the faster they can utilize resources and heal when they otherwise couldn't.” #domesticviolence #EndVAW #VAW

https://t.co/0Wc6Fdhgpm

[Better Men Ottawa @BetterMenOtt]

"Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development, and peace." #ThursdayThoughts

[White Ribbon Canada @whiteribbon]

Guys, becoming an ally takes time and reflection. Here's some info on how you can become an ally, and why you should. https://t.co/SJ5BbGUfId
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#timesup #genderequity #geneq #mypledgestartsnow #takethepledge

[The Denise House @TheDeniseHouse]

Language is a powerful tool. #ENDviolence #loveshouldnthurtdurham

[DurhamMen TakeAction @DMTakeAction]

DMTA joined the Walk-A-Mile-In-Her-Shoes on June 16, 2018 in support of Bethesda House. See how you can help, too.
You can donate to us or come and walk with us for a great cause!!!
https://t.co/7hmbIP5bUe

[Durham Regional Police @DRPS]

No cause for alarm when your phone goes off today. An Ontario-wide test of the Alert Ready system will happen today. The Alert Ready System ensures you have access to quick and relevant emergency information. If you receive an alert in the future – Stop. Listen. Respond.

[DurhamMen TakeAction @DMTakeAction]

DMTA attended the politicians for progress Forum to listen to 13 local politicians talk about gender inequality, violence against women and systemic barriers in Durham @VPCC8 @BethesdaHouseON @TheDeniseHouse @YWCADurham @Herizon_House

[Durham Regional Police @DRPS]

The largest gathering of Major Case Management Members is happening this week in Ajax: https://t.co/4kmPGjIcuU

Over the last 38-months, there have been 26 homicides in @RegionofDurham, Major Case Management members have a pivotal role in these investigations

[Author Bibiana Cecala @121dealbreakers]

@JamieMauracher @globalnewsto As a survivor all I have to say is this... Ladies please, if this tragedy hits home & you are in the same situation, reach out: @awhl @ShelterSafe @DMTakeAction @DRPS @LegalAidOntario @TheDeniseHouse YOU ARE NOT ALONE. #Toronto #Durhamregion #Peelregion #Onpoli #Ontario

[DurhamMen TakeAction @DMTakeAction]

We attended the Heart to heart gala supporting the amazing work of @CFSDurham. EndVAW. #loveshouldnthurt @DRPS_CAO @VPCC8