Violence against women hurts everyone, including men – it’s a HUMAN issue. We invite our brothers to take up this cause of ending violence against women and girls, and be free from the limiting structures of our modern definition of masculinity!
- ({}) is text speak for 'vagina.' ({}) is the symbol of women and our innate power. When we begin to understand our ({}) power, we can help other women to realize or regain their ({}) power.
North Bay ONE BILLION RISING 
We support of your commitment to the idea it can be on us, as men, to change the environment perpetuating violence against our sisters, mothers, wives, daughters and girlfriends. We are HopeBegins – a joint effort between LICADD and The Retreat, Inc. in NY to encourage men to Stand Up and seek a role in solving Intimate Partner Violence. Join us in the effort on Facebook and Twitter!!