International Day for the Elimination of Violence

Let's rally up, hear the stories, hold space, listen to experts, and show support! We will be opening up storytelling applications for women that want to share their experience as well as a panel of experts and activists that will share insights and resources. This is a FEMX talk series in San Diego to bring inspiration and empowerment to our sisters.

Why we must eliminate violence against women

"Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.

In general terms, it manifests itself in physical, sexual and psychological forms, encompassing:

intimate partner violence (battering, psychological abuse, marital rape, femicide);

sexual violence and harassment (rape, forced sexual acts, unwanted sexual advances, child sexual abuse, forced marriage, street harassment, stalking, cyber- harassment);