This Thanksgiving, Help End Violence Against Women
Commemorate International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Be thankful for your blessings this Thanksgiving: Take action to end violence against women.
November 23, 2010
In December 1999 the United Nations General Assembly declared November 25 to be the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year, this day falls on the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.
Be thankful for your blessings this Thanksgiving: Take action to end violence against women. Here's how:
- Read about how to stop human trafficking.
- Host an education forum on human trafficking. Call the United Methodist Women Washington Office of Public Policy at 202-488-5660.
- Visit the website of Women Thrive Worldwide for other ways to end violence toward women.
- Read United Nations Resolution 54/134, declaring the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
For more information, contact
Susie Johnson
United Methodist Women Washington Office of Public Policy202-448-5660
johnsons@unitedmethodistwomen.org
Stay informed at www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/act
Last Updated:
11/23/2010
