By Maritza Gordillo October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and now that we are entering into November, I would like to give thanks to all… Read More »Continuing to Promote Awareness Even After Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Come lend us a hand in our efforts to sand against violence! Next Wednesday (October 23), between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., participate in the… Read More »Who Wants to Stand with Us Against Violence? Can We See a Show of Hands?
By Maritza Gordillo I came across this article on Facebook and it is just shocking. One of the fraternity brothers of the Phi Kappa Tao at… Read More »This is Why Violence Prevention Education is Important
Coming up at the end of November, the Women’s Center and the Violence Prevention and Response Project will be holding auditions for the 2014 performance… Read More »A Call for First-time Performers and Experienced Actresses, Alike!
By Maritza Gordillo October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Throughout the month of October, the Women’s Center and the Violence Prevention and & Response Project… Read More »Raising Awareness about Domestic Violence
When I read about “Stop Telling Women to Smile” by Brooklyn-based artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, I was struck; it is a fantastic visual display aiming to raise… Read More »“Stop Telling Women to Smile” Exemplifies Artistic Activism
Hello! My name is Maritza Gordillo and I am excited to be joining the Women’s Center once again. I am a senior double majoring in… Read More »Returning Student Assistant Dedicated to Helping the Campus Community
Walk a mile in her shoes is a playful opportunity for men to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, effects and remediation… Read More »The Countdown Begins: “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence”
by Armelle Djoukoue [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEsL_XVJ8mQ&feature=relmfu[/youtube] In Italy in 1998, an 18-year old girl was picked up by her married 45-year old driving instructor for her very first… Read More »WEAR JEANS AND PREVENT VIOLENCE, DENIM DAY 2012!
By Maritza Gordillo 16 Day of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign arose from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. The campaign starts on… Read More »16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence