End Violence Against Women

Why take the pledge?

Violence against women (and increasingly, men as well) continues to be rampant. We hear the horror stories of our own members who have been beaten and killed by their husbands or boyfriends. We see it in our classrooms as students who have witnessed violence at home or even been victims themselves often repeat the cycle of abuse in their interactions with classmates and educators.  We see it in our workplace and wonder what we can do to help.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is a time to express our opposition to violence used against any person. NYSUT is participating in the Nov. 25 international recognition to acknowledge that women and girls are overwhelmingly the victims of violence here and around the world.

When you click the “sign petition” button of the online Pledge to Eliminate Violence Against Women, the NYSUT Civil & Human Rights Committee will use your “signature” for several purposes:

• You will be counted as one of millions around the world saying NO to violence against women;
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• Your information will be entered into an email database for updates on future NYSUT Social Justice activities, including our work to end violence against women; and
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• You will be part of the process that builds future NYSUT action and involvement in this and other issues.