Week Without Violence

What is Week Without Violence?

YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. That’s why for more than 20 years, we have set aside one week in October as a Week Without Violence. Week Without Violence is part of a global movement to end violence against women and girls with the World YWCA. This year, we are focusing on ending gender-based violence. Gender-based violence recognizes a spectrum of violence, including but not limited to, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and harassment. At YWCA, we know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally and that some victims go unrecognized altogether.

We invite you to join us as we share information, elevate stories, talk with policymakers, and get out the vote with a common goal in mind: together, we can end gender-based violence.

Held the third week in October.

#WorkAgainstViolence #NoXcuses

All week all events are FREE!

RSVP for any event to: info@ywca-berkeley.org

EVENTS COMING SOON

2016 Schedule of Events

Kick-off Event: SATURDAY 8TH OCT. 11am
14th St. & Broadway in Oakland, Gun Violence Prevention Rally

TUESDAY 11th OCT. 11am
Human Trafficking Program at YWCA

WEDNESDAY 12TH OCT. 12-1:30pm
“Rape on the Night Shift” Movie & Panel at YWCA (Free Refreshments)

THURSDAY 13TH OCT. 10:45am
Food Injustices Workshop at YWCA (Free Snacks)

FRIDAY 14TH OCT. 12-1pm
#WorkAgainstViolence #NoXcuses Rally on Sproul, UCB campus

*Art Exhibits and Performances *Food Workshops *Interactive Pledge Boards *Peace Pops & Conscious Candy *Ribbons *Buttons *Refreshments

*Most events are held at the YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way in Berkeley*

WEEKLONG EXHIBITIONS at YWCA

CLOTHESLINE PROJECT Create a shirt & slogan in solidarity against gender violence

“CONFIDENT MEN DON’T HIT” Pledge Board Sign the board & become an ally

BATHROOM PROJECT Share your thoughts on violence in an anonymous, campus-wide forum

MASS SHOOTINGS INFOGRAPHIC Find out the causes & statistics of mass shootings in the U.S.

You can take action to help survivors of gender-based violence. Join YWCA in urging legislators to support two important pieces of legislation: The Domestic Violence and Firearms Act & The SAFE Act.