Girls Learn International (GLI) is an international organization founded with the purpose of leading the movement to affect change for girls and women all over the world. As an organization, we fight for the rights of all women and girls in all places.
With the Coronavirus pandemic, countries and states began to enforce stay at home orders with the purpose of protecting. However, for millions of men, women, and children home is not a safe place. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, this equates to more than 10 million women and men a year. And these numbers are only increasing. This issue is prevalent and millions of lives are at stake, however, this issue rarely gets the attention it needs. But we plan on changing that.
VHS’s chapter of GLI plans on raising awareness and creating an open dialogue about abuse. We plan on giving a voice to the millions of men, women, and children currently being abused. We plan on remembering our loved ones who we have lost to domestic violence and abuse.
It would be deeply appreciated if you could please join us in this fight to end domestic violence. To learn more please join the Google Classroom, the code is rjmllnk and if you can please follow our Instagram: @vhs.gli.
For more information please reach out to Claire Jackson (President) or Tawanna Brown (Vice President).
In observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Week, GLI wants to make sure everyone is aware of the seriousness of domestic violence & how to look out for the signs in your own relationship and that of your friends & family.
”1 in 3 high school students experience either physical, sexual violence, or both from someone they are dating” (Break the cycle).
“On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men” (NCADV)
“Domestic victimization is correlated with a higher rate of depression and suicidal behavior” (NCADV)
In honor of all victims of domestic violence, we are asking that you wear PURPLE today to show solidarity.
“December 10th is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of human rights in re-building the world we want, the need for global solidarity as well as our interconnectedness and shared humanity.” (UN)
Join the GLI google classroom Thursday afternoon for further discussion and Q&A.
Google Classroom code: rjmllnk
“On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide”. (NCADV)
GLI is asking for your help in BREAKING THE CYCLE of domestic violence. Send a friend and/or family member one or more of the following resources:
1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
1-866-331-9474