Dead Women Walking DV murder march
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This will be a peaceful creative 'Murder March' to remember and represent the women mudered in the UK by partners, ex-partners, family members i.e. domestic violence murders. Since the election in 2010 there have been more than 400 domestic violence murders.
This #DeadWomenWalking walk to Downing Street is to raise awareness of the women behind the statistics of domestic violence murders. To take place on Sunday 23rd November 2014 to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women that week.
One in three women experience domestic violence in the UK.
Women are not alone in experiencing domestic violence but we are the majority of victims - and when we are it rarely makes headline news Why? Because it is commonplace! When it is covered by the media it's usually towards the back of the paper and the story is often about our killer, his previous achievements, struggles - we are often forgotten or blamed - seen as wife of.... Far too frequently we discover that women had asked for help, the killers were known to the police and had a history of domestic violence. The inevitable statement is released and we are told 'lessons will be learned' I have worked to raise awareness of domestic violence for over 19years and I have heard this said too many times! I want those lessons to be learned NOW - for women to be listened to and believed because domestic violence murders are preventable - awareness and understanding is key along with properly funded specialist support services.
I hope you will support the event and help remember these women - who should be alive today.
The money raised is to pay for printing, insurance etc,
This #DeadWomenWalking walk to Downing Street is to raise awareness of the women behind the statistics of domestic violence murders. To take place on Sunday 23rd November 2014 to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women that week.
One in three women experience domestic violence in the UK.
Women are not alone in experiencing domestic violence but we are the majority of victims - and when we are it rarely makes headline news Why? Because it is commonplace! When it is covered by the media it's usually towards the back of the paper and the story is often about our killer, his previous achievements, struggles - we are often forgotten or blamed - seen as wife of.... Far too frequently we discover that women had asked for help, the killers were known to the police and had a history of domestic violence. The inevitable statement is released and we are told 'lessons will be learned' I have worked to raise awareness of domestic violence for over 19years and I have heard this said too many times! I want those lessons to be learned NOW - for women to be listened to and believed because domestic violence murders are preventable - awareness and understanding is key along with properly funded specialist support services.
I hope you will support the event and help remember these women - who should be alive today.
The money raised is to pay for printing, insurance etc,
Organizer
Claire Moore
Organizer
