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Help Fight Domestic Abuse Online

By Flickr user QXZ
The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) and fashion company Geoffrey Beene have come together in an interesting partnership to help combat violence against women and children across the world through the RESPECT! Campaign. FVPF estimates that almost one in three women worldwide are beaten or coerced into sex. With staggering statistics like this, the RESPECT! Campaign is an innovative, online site with the focus of raising awareness and funds to combat this problem.

"Why do we need to act now?" The campaign website explains, "Because domestic and sexual violence happen every day. In every corner of the globe. In every walk of life. But it doesn't have to be that way. Everyone has the right to live a life free from violence. Encourage your friends, your family, and your co-workers to join the rally for respect today! Together, we can make a big difference. Money raised on this site, and through other facets of the RESPECT! Campaign will support innovative violence prevention education, awareness, and leadership training programs pioneered by the dedicated men and women of the Family Violence Prevention Fund."

Every time you visit GiveRespect.org until the end of the year, Geoffrey Beene donates five more dollars to the RESPECT! Campaign.


This entry is by Douglas, who also blogs at Idealist in NYC.