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The VAWA reauthorization bill would extend funding for important services; provide additional protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and would ensure that tribal courts have jurisdiction over domestic violence that occurs on tribal land. We urge Congress to pass this bill! But while we applaud much that is in the bill, we are concerned…
Dear Friend, As we reflect on our accomplishments of the year, one thing is crystal clear: we could not do our life-changing work without supporters like you. Thank you for your consistent and generous commitment to our efforts. It takes a community to end violence against women, and we are honored to be part of one that values women and seeks to…
On October 10th and 11th, Sakhi for South Asian Women’s held its first-ever summit for social justice leaders. More than “anti-violence”, we came together to talk about what we are for: social justice in all of our communities. Preventing Violence, Promoting Justice provided the opportunity to explore and mobilize around the intersections between domestic violence, immigration, economic justice, health and other related…
16 Days of Activism to End Gender Violence is a global campaign to end violence against women. Participants chose the dates November 25- International Day Against Violence Against Women- and December 10- International Human Rights Day- in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights and to emphasize that such violence is a violation of human rights. These two…
-by Aneeta Rai, Community Outreach Intern To celebrate the last two decades of Sakhi’s commitment to end domestic violence in our communities, Sakhi is hosting a celebration event and fundraising gala on Friday, October 2nd at the Prince George Ballroom. The past 20 years have been filled with important milestones for Sakhi, and the gala will be a momentous way…
Carrying on its strong and innovative tradition of effectively working to end domestic violence, Sakhi for South Asian Women made great strides in its program areas in 2008. Some of Sakhi’s key successes include: Developing a new mission statement and our first 3-year strategic plan; Responding to our highest volume of new requests for assistance ever, 731 (for a statistical…
Domestic violence is a reality for many people. It is sometimes part of a person’s everyday life. Shouldn’t ending violence be part of our daily lives? See and hear how community members (just like you!) are part of the movement to end violence. WHAT’S ON YOUR LIST? SAKHI’S PSA (2005), 1.5 minutes Sakhi’s first-ever Public Service Announcement demonstrates how community members…
