The Sweet Rebels โ No More: 50 Hard Facts & How to Act!
NO MORE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN โ๐
Every 11 minutes a woman is killedโoften at home, by men she knew. This is a global human-rights emergency. We refuse silence. ๐ฅ
Help us: forqueensbyqueens@outlook.be ๐ง
THE BRUTAL REALITY ๐ โ 50 HARD FACTS
No sugarcoating. Read. Feel. Act. โก
- 736M women have experienced physical/sexual violence. ๐โ ๏ธ
- 1 in 3 women globally face violence. ๐
- 137/day women are killed by family members. ๐ฏ๏ธ
- In Europe, ~50/week are murdered by partners/ex-partners. ๐ช๐บ
- 200M live with the scars of FGM. โ๏ธ
- 12M/year girls married before 18. โฑ๏ธ
- 55% of EU women report harassment since age 15. ๐ซ
- Women are 27ร more likely than men to face online abuse. ๐ป
- Most rapists arenโt strangers โ but partners, โfriends,โ relatives. ๐ญ
- Leaving an abuser is the most lethal moment. ๐จ
- <40% of survivors seek help. ๐
- Few report to police due to fear & stigma. ๐
- Economic control = โno money, no escape.โ ๐ธ
- Psychological abuse leaves invisible scars. ๐ง
- Stalking escalates risk โ offline & online. ๐ฃ
- โHonorโ crimes = murder disguised. ๐ฉธ
- Femicide mislabeled as โdomestic dispute.โ ๐ฐ
- Courts still ask โwhat was she wearing?โ. โ๏ธ
- Police training saves lives โ inconsistency kills. ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
- Trafficking thrives on silence & impunity. ๐ฐ
- Child marriage multiplies risk. ๐ง
- Behind stats: hospital bills & lost income. ๐ฅ
- Workplace harassment derails careers. ๐ข
- โBoys will be boysโ = policy of impunity. ๐ โโ๏ธ
- Shelters save lives โ when funded. ๐
- Isolation tactics: cut friends, family, transport. ๐งฑ
- Tech abuse: stalkerware, GPS, device control. ๐ฑ
- Revenge porn = sexual violence. ๐ค
- Harassment on transit blocks school & work. ๐
- Alcohol doesnโt cause abuse; abusers do. ๐บโ
- Threats to pets/children keep women trapped. ๐พ
- Gaslighting rewrites reality. ๐ช
- Victim-blaming = complicity. ๐งจ
- Protective orders need enforcement. ๐
- Abuse cuts across all incomes, religions, postcodes. ๐บ๏ธ
- Silence protects abusers โ not families. ๐ค
- Equal pay is safety policy. ๐ถ
- Bystander training works. ๐ง
- Hotlines must answer โ every time. โ๏ธ
- Consent education saves futures. ๐
- Migrants, LGBTQ+, disabled women face higher barriers. ๐งฉ
- Kids who witness abuse carry trauma for life. ๐ง๐ง
- Abusers can seem charming; believe survivors. ๐ญ
- Couples therapy is unsafe in active abuse. ๐
- Safe-place maps reduce isolation. ๐บ๏ธ
- Abuse escalates โ intervene early. ๐
- โShe recantedโ often means โshe feared for her life.โ ๐จ
- Housing policy = violence prevention. ๐๏ธ
- Language access = access to justice. ๐ฃ๏ธ
- Change starts when we stop looking away. ๐
MYTHS ๐งจ vs REALITY ๐
MYTH: โItโs strangers in alleys.โ
FACT: Most assaults are by known men. ๐งโโ๏ธ
FACT: Most assaults are by known men. ๐งโโ๏ธ
MYTH: โShe didnโt try to leave.โ
FACT: Leaving is the deadliest moment. โ ๏ธ
FACT: Leaving is the deadliest moment. โ ๏ธ
MYTH: โItโs culture.โ
FACT: Harm is harm. Culture โ immunity. ๐๏ธ
FACT: Harm is harm. Culture โ immunity. ๐๏ธ
WHY WE REBEL โ๐ฅ
We Demand ๐งญ
- Protection: funded shelters, hotlines, rapid response ๐ ๐
- Accountability: survivor-centric justice, trained police โ๏ธ
- Education: consent & respect in every school ๐
- Digital Safety: penalties for online abuse ๐
We Refuse ๐ซ
- Victim-blaming headlines ๐ฐ
- โBoys will be boysโ excuses ๐
- Budgets that skip survivors ๐ธ
- Silence dressed as โneutralityโ ๐ค
HOW YOU CAN HELP โ MAKE IT LOUD ๐ฅ
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Speak up: Share resources. Believe survivors. ๐
- ๐ช๐ก๏ธ Stand strong: Support reports, safety plans, housing. ๐
- ๐โก Show it: Wear Rebel gear โ visibility saves lives. โจ
- ๐ค๐ฏ๏ธ Join events: Walks, vigils, protests, trainings. ๐ฃ
- ๐๐ธ Fuel the movement: Support shelters, legal aid, outreach. โ๏ธ
- ๐โฑ๏ธ Emergency support: Build rapid-response networks. ๐
OUR GLOBAL MISSION ๐
Awareness Everywhere ๐ฃ
Multilingual campaigns, local NGO partners, survivor stories.
Multilingual campaigns, local NGO partners, survivor stories.
International Actions ๐ค
Vigils, marches, teach-ins, solidarity across borders.
Vigils, marches, teach-ins, solidarity across borders.
Safety Network ๐งญ
Safe points, quick contacts, transport support. No woman alone.
Safe points, quick contacts, transport support. No woman alone.
IF YOUโRE IN DANGER ๐จ OR RECENTLY HURT ๐
Your Rights โ๏ธ
- Safety & medical care ๐ฅ
- To report โ or not ๐๏ธ
- Legal info & support ๐
Immediate Steps โ๏ธ
- Call emergency hotlines โ๏ธ
- Go to a safe place with someone you trust ๐ซ
- Document injuries; back up evidence safely ๐ธ
Weโre Building ๐ ๏ธ
- Partners (shelters, legal, transport) ๐
- Encrypted contact flows & safety plans ๐
- Community defenders โ trauma-aware ๐งฉ
SOURCES ๐
- UN Women โ Global facts on violence against women
- WHO โ Violence against women estimates & health impacts
- UNODC โ Global Study on Homicide & Femicide
- UNICEF โ Child marriage & FGM dashboards
- FRA (EU) โ EU survey on violence against women
- EIGE โ EU Gender Equality & GBV indicators
- OECD / ILO โ Gender pay gap & economic effects
Note: numbers differ per country/year and are updated by these organizations. Facts are summarized from public reports.
JOIN THE FIGHT ๐
This is not charity. This is rebellion. City by city, sister by sister. โ
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Global contact: forqueensbyqueens@outlook.be