Shine the Light on Woman Abuse Campaign

Shine the Light on Woman Abuse is a registered trademark campaign created by the London Abused Women's Centre. The campaign began in 2010 as a small, grassroots effort within our community. It has since become an internationally recognized awareness campaign, exposing men's violence against women worldwide.

Each year, the campaign brings awareness to the issue of men's violence against women by turning communities purple for the month of November. Participants show their solidarity with abused women and support them in understanding that any shame and/or blame they may feel does not belong to them but the perpetrators of their abuse.

The campaign acts as a beacon of hope while reminding us there is still much work to be done. Shine the Light on Woman Abuse is an opportunity for everyone to reflect, learn, listen, and have open conversations about men's violence against women to create change. Local businesses, corporations, schools, places of worship, and employment become change makers by joining the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign. To view the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse Campaign resource, to learn more about how to get involved or even register your campaign click here.

November 15 is "Wear Purple Day"

Wear purple to show your support to the women and girls affected by men's violence against women. To further the impact of your participation, feel free to post pictures of your participation with the hashtag #ShinetheLight2023 and tag us. To stay up to date on Shine the Light merchandise, events, announcements, and more, follow us on social media: @endwomanabuse.

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