Take Action
There’s a lot we can do to end stop the use of rape as a weapon of war.
Explain the issue and the cross-armed gesture to your friends, classmates, and colleaguest. Take a photograph of yourself with fellow activists and use it in your own awareness-raising media and activities.
Tell your local media sources- radio, newspaper, and television- to raise awareness about the issue and what people can do about it.
Educate yourself and others by hosting an event on sexual violence in conflict. Use different sources of media, such as film, news articles, theater, and music, to communicate to your audience. For films on sexual violence in conflict, visit:WitnessIRIN films
Download this letter asking your elected official to increase efforts to address sexual violence in conflict.
Download letter in WORD format
To find contact information for your elected official, visit:Inter-Parliamentary Union’s PARLINE database
Donate
There are many non-governmental organizations that address the issue of sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations. Donate to one of the organizations listed here
