Cook something orange this weekend and use it as a talking point with family and friends (men and women) about saying NO to domestic violence. One of our members has sent in these recipes, others are available! https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/orangecake_83870
These bookmarks fold into credit card sized reminders of what a healthy relationship should feel like, aimed particularly at both young women and men, Our Club has shared these produced by SI Central Birmingham, based on the Purple Tear Drop Campaign ideas for action. http://www.purpleteardrop.org.uk/what-you-can-do/love-melove-me-not-bookmarks-and-cards/ One Kenilworth Club member has shared them with her daughter, a Deputy Headteacher in Birmingham. A member of SI Central Birmingham is due to deliver sessions to years 8,9,10 and 13
The Forgotten 10 Challenge supports the innocent civilians, mostly women and children, caught up in conflicts around the world. Resources include a petition to your MP to stop the bombing of civilians. https://humanity-inclusion.org.uk/en/forgotten-10-challenge-resources?utm_source=Humanity%20%26%20Inclusion%20UK&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10096539_2018-12-04%20GRA%20CLUBS%20AND%20SCHOOLS%20-%20F10%20starts&utm_content=f10%20resources&dm_i=QI4,60EJF,UKXOOM,NK7M5,1
Domestic abuse can happen to any women – there is a lot of false news about what it is and who it affects – read and this useful myth buster from a America to get the truth. http://www.domesticviolenceinfo.ca/article/myths-and-facts-about-domestic-abuse-195.asp
If you are forced to change your behaviour because you are frightened of your partner’s reaction, you are being abused. You can call 0800 408 1552 for advice. For some years we have supported our local Refuge facilities by donating cleaning materials. We have also raised money e.g by providing refreshments at the annual flu clinics, marshalling the Two Castles Race for our ‘Wellbeing Fund’. This enables the women and children to enjoy some of the ‘normal’ things of life e.g swimming lessons, panto outings and summer events.
Refuge against domestic violence supports women and men aged 16 and over. Refuge Domestic Violence Service Warwickshire
It’s definitely the start of Christmas for our Club. Our theme this year for the annual Kenilworth Christmas Tree display held in St Nicholas Church as HOOP – President Anita’s international theme for her year.
The White Ribbon Campaign asks men to lead by example and engage with other men and boys to challenge male cultures that lead to harassment, abuse and violence. https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/ We could all show this to our menfolk and get them to take a stand against sexism and gender-based violence.
We wore orange to show our support for this campaign at yesterdays MAR meeting. A very informative session where we learnt about the White Ribbon Campaign from Anthea Scully, UK CEO. All the Clubs have come away with plans as to how to engage the males in our lives to promote a culture of equality and respect
