Interval House

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15 October 2026 20:25

Today is International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating championing their rights, and reflecting on the challenges they may face. By having access to education, girls can have the opportunity to have their voices heard and respected. #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild2026 #GBV

Chicago Tribune

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15 October 2026 20:20

On Oct. 15, 2017, actor and activist Alyssa Milano tweeted that women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted should write “Me too” as a status. Within hours, tens of thousands had taken up the #MeToo hashtag.

The Gender Policy Report

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15 October 2026 16:03

Domestic and intimate partner violence demand evidence-based policy responses. Research consistently finds that survivors need more support with basic needs. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth [LINK} From the archive: https://ow.ly/MZoo50Z2RWP

She Votes Illinois

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15 October 2026 16:03

💜 Today is Wear Purple Day! Domestic violence affects individuals, families, and communities. During #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, we recognize the courage of survivors, honor their experiences, and raise awareness about the work still needed to prevent abuse. #DayofPurple #DVAM

Kylie Cheung

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06 October 2026 14:48

I wrote about the campus sexual assault crisis that never went away despite the public moving on after the Obama era; the material ways SA punishes victims the rest of their lives while assailants are systematically rewarded; and just tried to put to words what I think is going unsaid right now: