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🚨 Child Marriage: A Hidden Crisis in the United States 🚨 Between 2000 and 2018, almost 300,000 children were married in the U.S. alone. Shockingly, an estimated 30,000–60,000 of these marriages involved age differences that should have been considered a sex crime. 86% of these marriages involved girls, and 14% involved boys. Mostly young girls married to adult men. Many Americans mistakenly believe Child Marriage is limited to third-world countries, but it is widespread across the U.S. today. At Global Hope 365, we are committed to ending Child Marriage in the U.S. where it is still legal in 38 states, to protect vulnerable children from exploitation and abuse. This practice has devastating domestic consequences, and we must work together to bring it to an end. Join us in our mission to raise awareness and advocate for stronger laws to protect children. For monthly donations, please click here https://bit.ly/46nLjxb For one time donations, please click here: https://bit.ly/47mNPmR https://buff.ly/3tvdOpW #EndChildMarriage #GlobalHope365 #ProtectOurChildren #Awareness #TakeAction #GlobalHope365 #GlobalHope365 #ChangeMakers #Donate #Prevention #RaiseAwareness #WeMustTakeSides #Justice #EndIt #Awareness #WeHaveAStoryToTell #Hope #Healing

In a world marked by profound hurt and grief, we acknowledge the immense challenges we face in protecting the women and children we reach. The statistics are harrowing: The average age of a little girl being trafficked is only 12 years old. Brutally raped up to 30 times a day, only 1% gets rescued. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women has experienced physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner. Women and girls represent 71% of modern-day slavery victims, with 99% of them trafficked for sexual exploitation. One in three of the world’s child brides lives in India. Of the country’s 223 million child brides, 102 million were married before turning 15. Consider donating at the link to support our programmes, breaking the cycle of abuse: https://lnkd.in/dTdzdaE4 #stopdomesticviolence #endhumantrafficking #genderbasedviolence

Dignity is central to our being, and in our decisions and interactions. The 'Dignity Set' is now live. We invite you to read the Dignity Set in any sequence. Any book. Any page. The dignity set includes: ‘My Dignity – my body is mine’ (new edition), ‘Intimate Dignity' (new) & ‘Reproductive Dignity’ (new). ‘My Dignity – my body is mine’ is an information and reflection resource about sexualised violence. This resource is designed to share information and reveal reflections for any person who may be experiencing, or who has experienced sexualised violence, and for anyone who may be responding. Read the new edition of this book https://ow.ly/nKL450RML3k Explore the My Dignity Set here on the Insight Exchange website: https://lnkd.in/gWSfnCwn Our thanks to every person who contributed insights for the benefit of many. Please share these free (donated) insights and materials forward to build understanding and uplift responses to violence and abuse.

Combating Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage 📢 Yesterday we concluded our Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage Digital Conference, which brought together experts, the Government, charities, and frontline practitioners to enhance multi-agency collaboration. 🌐 Event Highlights: 📣Keynote Speakers - Insights from the Home Office and Women and Equalities Committee. 📣Lived Experiences- Understanding the complexities of HBA and forced marriage from survivors. 📣Safeguarding Measures- Effective strategies and funding opportunities for victim support. 📣Community Impact- Addressing the prevalence of HBA across diverse cultures and dispelling misconceptions. 📣Open Discussions-Tackling systemic challenges faced by victims and frontline organisations. 📣Accurate Reporting- Identifying signs and indicators to improve HBA case reporting. 📣Building Trust- Strengthening trust to increase prosecutions and improve multi-agency collaboration. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to making this event a success! 📺 Watch a clip below from our speaker Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Chair, Women and Equalities Committee. #HonourBasedAbuse #ForcedMarriage #Safeguarding #SupportSurvivors #HBA #PublicSafety

It is concerning to witness a significant increase in the backlog of sexual offence cases. Survivors deserve a justice system that is not only efficient but also empathetic to their needs. The extensive wait times, often exceeding two years, and the repeated postponement of court dates are deeply concerning. These delays only add to the trauma endured by survivors and underscore the urgent need for systemic change to expedite the legal process for these cases. Please help us to support survivors by taking at least one of these actions today. 1. Email your MP via https://lnkd.in/dvEEUZu 2. Tweet your support. (And please tag your local MP's Twitter account!) 3. Donate to support our work. #BerthasLegacy #SocialJustice #StopViolenceAgainstWomen #EndTheSilence #JusticeForSurvivors #BreakTheSilence #EmotionalAbuseAwareness #DomesticViolenceAwareness

Sadly, modern slavery exists and it's closer than you think. Today there are 50 million people worldwide under someone else’s exploitative control. But you can help change that. Most people equate modern slavery solely with sex trafficking, but in reality out of 50 million people in modern slavery: - 19.9m are in forced labor in private or state-run companies - 1.4m experience domestic servitude in private homes - 6.3m are in forced sexual exploitation (1.7 million are children) - 21.9m are in a forced marriage to which they have not consented Thankfully, Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance is working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking. But they need your help. You can help them by donating here or at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gNnb9Y8j Together we can see families reunited, vulnerable people protected, and a world free from slavery and human trafficking. #nonprofit #charitablegiving #humantraffickingprevention #givingback

Lexi has been bouncing from shelter to shelter for years after experiencing domestic violence. She moved into Coburn Place in December, ready for a change. Together with Merchants Bank IN, we are raising $100,000 for survivors like Lexi as a part of the Safe Home, Fresh Start Campaign. Merchants is matching gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, so you can double your impact! To donate, visit coburnplace.org/freshstart. Your gift will go toward getting apartments ready for new families, helping them stay maintained, and offering the life-changing programs families need to create a fresh start. Click the link below to read Lexi's story. Trigger warning: This story contains content about domestic violence. Please take care of yourself.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀. In terms of numbers, men and boys are less likely to be abused than women and girls. But there are also fewer places that men in abusive relationships can go for support and information. For men, domestic violence is more likely to involve: ▪️ Verbal abuse ▪️ Threats they will lose parenting rights ▪️ Emotional and psychological abuse 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is one of the few domestic violence support services that is gender neutral. Please share this post so the men you know can obtain the resources they need to begin planning their escape to a life that’s free of abuse. Or donate via the link below so we can help more people living with domestic violence. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gkepePsQ #EscapeToBetter #DomesticViolence #YouDeserveBetter #Donate

1.7 million women in Australia have experienced physical and/or sexual partner violence by a current or previous partner since the age of 15. Family and domestic violence is never okay, and it can happen to anyone. For many, knowing who to call and when to call can be difficult. That is why Safe Steps is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Even on public holidays. As well as being available by phone, we can also be contacted through email and webchat and offer a translation service for those for whom English is not their first language. Many of these services started because of donations made by people like you. With your donations, women like Jess* can escape abuse and trauma. Donate today at: bit.ly/3SmhkRQ Image : young woman seeking help from woman at front desk. Text Overlay: With your donation today, a woman like Jess can escape abuse and trauma. * Names have been changed for privacy. Hashtags: #Familyabuse #domesticabuse #safesteps #CA23 #christmasappeal #makeadifference #makeadifferencethischristmas

Let’s celebrate and support brands that are committed to making a positive #impact. In dark times, every sliver of light is cause for #hope. You can purchase LUSH's #Watermelon Slice soaps on their UK website and in stores. By doing so, you’re not only getting a great product but also supporting a vital cause: https://lnkd.in/dBjHuQVU. Like Lush’s initiative, at #NaTakallam, a simple purchase can make a difference. Learn more about how you can contribute to life-saving impact by learning a language: www.natakallam.com. In a world often overshadowed by despair, discovering and championing those who bring light through #innovative and meaningful actions is vital. Such efforts not only inspire hope but also drive us toward a future where #peace and healing are within everyone’s reach.