Nearly 11,500 women and children looked for support from a domestic violence victim support service in 2013. That is an absolutely terrifying statistic which we need to change, and change fast...
SAFE Ireland's new campaign, entitled
MAN UP, is about one simple but powerful thing: men showing pride and leadership, challenging abuse & violence, and supporting women & children. It's about making Ireland a safer place for women and children.
Their belief is that behind every great man there's kindness, courage and support for women and children. A small minority of men are violent, but when the vast majority of men who are not violent, abusive or controlling, come together to speak out and stand against violence, that's when men show their true strength.
This is a campaign that JOE can definitely get behind and so should you...
Here's why:
http://youtu.be/qbB4EdJU7EU?list=UU4Tsxx-STggebUxGSmQrqEw
For more information about MAN UP click here.