By Natalie Brown, Communications Officer, Together for Girls
By Natalie Brown, Communications Officer, Together for Girls
The Brave Movement, a global movement of survivors and allies that aims to end all forms of childhood sexual violence, launched today (read the press release here). Led by 15 survivors of childhood sexual violence and their allies, the Brave Movement aims to end childhood sexual violence by 2030 by demanding bold and transformative action from leaders of governments and institutions to rapidly scale comprehensive programs of prevention, healing and justice.
“Together we are powerful,” said Daniela Ligiero, CEO and Executive Director of Together for Girls and a survivor of child sexual abuse. “There is so much silence and shame around abuse, but together we can break the silent scourge of sexual violence. With our collective passion, dedication and voice, we will create transformational change for generations to come. We are brave so that children can be safe.”
Our framework: prevention, healing and justice:
In 2019, Together for Girls began developing the concept for a united Brave Movement, building on the impact of survivors, activists and allied organizations working across the globe. Through the Brave Movement, catalyzed by Together for Girls with support from the Oak Foundation, Together for Girls and partners have convened survivor advocates and allies from around the world to build a collective agenda. Over the past year, the Brave Movement aligned on a program designed to drive change. Priorities include:
The Brave Movement was born of the idea that the voices of survivors of childhood sexual violence are pivotal to decision-making for prevention, healing and justice. In addition, meaningful change can only happen when survivors and allies work together to create change. As such, it includes two key connected governing bodies, the SAGE and Global Steering Group.
SAGE Members:
Global Steering Group (GSG):
To learn more and get involved, visit bravemovement.org. Keep up with the conversation online by following the Brave Movement on Twitter at @bebraveglobal.
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