Men – The Other Half of the Sky
May 2nd, 2013 at 10:14 pm (Uncategorized)
My heart never fails to break when I gaze into the eyes of a girl I’m training who has recently been rescued from unspeakable acts at the hands of men. While Green Tara Project’s mission focuses on empowering women and girls, there is a very important point to acknowledge: men are critical in ending violence against women.
I’m encouraged to see dialogue far and wide by men addressing their part in ending violence against women. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to share some of the organizations or efforts that have caught my eye.
MyStrength – Their tag line is “Men Can Stop Rape.” MyStrength is a project of the California Department of Health Services and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA), a statewide coalition of rape crisis centers and prevention programs founded in 1980. Their mission is to provide leadership, vision and resources for rape crisis centers, individuals and other entities committed to ending sexual violence. Check them out at: http://www.mystrength.org/