PROTECT WOMEN FROM VIOLENCE

Home is not a safe place for everyone. There is an increase in home violence as victims are sheltering in place with their perpetrator during government lockdowns. Let's work together to build safety for domestic/community violence survivors during COVID 19 

PICK ONE OR MORE ACTIONS TO DO THIS MONTH!

1. LOCAL Support local organizations that are helping women experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.  

Sacramento WEAVE - Donate                             

Placer Stand Up - Donate                                   

Empower Yolo - Donate

2. UNITED STATES 

• Help reinstate the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the U.S. along with important funding for programs.

• Help protect vulnerable Native American women from high levels of gender-based violence and murder.

3.  WORLDWIDE

• Take a quick action to support some Women Human Rights Defenders around the world -- your note or email or tweet can offer them hope and protection from harrassment.

Women are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, and yet are being left out. During this crisis, women are more likely to lose jobs, are the caretakers at home, and women’s rights are under direct attack. The relief proposed by Congress is a fraction of what’s needed.
In addition, women of color face compounded harms and challenges including structural inequities, serious health conditions, poverty, food insecurity, lack of insurance, language barriers, deportation and discrimination. Protect Human Rights!

We call on our government to respect, protect and fulfill the human rights of people facing discrimination, marginalization, exclusion, poverty and inadequate medical care, including women, people of color, indigenous people, immigrants, those who are unsheltered or disabled. The government must take concrete, deliberate and targeted actions to protect all individuals from mistreatment and neglect.
Take Action - sign this petition

  Check out Amnesty International's 10 point plan for a human rights centered response to COVID-19