- When someone tells you about the violence she has faced, listen and believe her.
- Learn about violence against women, and challenge the stereotypes around the issue.
- If you think that someone is being abused, ask questions. Find out how you can help
- Help yourself heal yourself from any violence in your life and share when you’re ready
- Teach children non-violence and don’t use violence as a form of punishment.
- Try to change any attitude and actions that may promote sexism and violence.
- Find ways to use your time, energy and money to help end violence against women.
- If you see any form of media that you find degrades women, feedback to the company.
- Encourage people who commit violence to get help. Don’t turn a blind eye.
- Participate in acts of remembrance for victims of violence. Celebrate survival.
- Tell someone about HIV/AIDS.
- Donate to charity at least once a year.
- Purchase a fund raising item.
- Persuade your girlfriend to leave her abusive boyfriend.
- Share your food with a needy person.
- Practise safer sex by using condoms.
- Volunteer at a WAO shelter.
- Escort a friend to the police station.
- Delete sexist jokes.
- Speak out against racist remarks.
- Help your wife do housework.
- Teach my son to help around the house.
- Teach my daughter to stand up for herself.
Source: WAO’s Facebook Group
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