ONE IS TOO MANY

It is the types of abuse that Women, Girls, and Two Spirit, Trans and Non-binary people are at highest risk of experiencing. It can take physical and emotional forms, such as: name-calling, hitting, pushing, blocking, stalking/criminal harassment, rape, sexual assault, control, and manipulation. 

Anybody can be abused, no matter their background, identity, or circumstance. But women, girls, and gender-diverse people are at high risk of gender-based violence. 

By labeling it correctly you are helping to stop a culture which normalizes and minimizes violence against girls and women. In Canada, girls and young women are disproportionately victims of domestic violence and rape or sexual abuse because violence stems in male dominance and the socialization of men.

Inside Beauty Foundation engages girls and young women ages 9-18 to be important agents of change.  Our program empowers girls to be advocates, breaking the silence around sexual violence and providing education about consent, gender equality and healthy relationships. 

Our program aims to raise awareness about Gender-based violence.  We cover a range of topics so that participants will be able to:

• Establish a shared understanding of concepts and terms related to gender based violence.
• Understand the prevalence and scope of the problem
• Investigate where and how gender-based violence causes harm.
• Explore approaches to mitigating risks and making informed decisions
• Take action to raise awareness, demand accountability, and improve conditions to eliminate gender based violence