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WELCOME TO V-MEN 2010
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A MOVEMENT THAT MEETS THE MOMENT V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls. Since 1998, thousands of grassroots activists have staged benefit productions of Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues, and other creative vehicles, to raise awareness and funds to end violence against women and girls.
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Over the last 11 years V-Day activists have: Hosted events in 50 U.S. states and 130 countries. Raised funds for over 11,000 groups working throughout the world to end violence against women and girls. Raised $70 million dollars.
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V-Day has three core beliefs : Lasting social and cultural change is spread through the lived experience of ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Art has the power to reach, transform and inspire people to act. Empowered women are unstoppable leaders.
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Thousands of men have supported these efforts & paved the way for V-Men
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Dr. Denis Mukwege Director of Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo Years of support from hundreds of incredible men has lead to the development of V-Men
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V-Men aims to be Visible, Vocal and Vital in the struggle to create a world in which women and girls will be free to thrive, rather than merely survive. V-Men will champion these three messages: Every man has the power and duty to end violence against girls and women. Men can help reach boys and other men to promote healthy masculinity. Women are vital partners, allies and teachers for men in preventing violence against women.
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V-Season 2010 is about gathering the input & experiences of the many V-Men out there for the development of a new script, “10 WAYS TO BE A MAN” which will serve as the V-Men Campaign’s artistic vehicle.
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The V-Men campaign will: Educate the public about the key roles men play in stopping violence against women and girls. Inspire and support grassroots anti-violence activism by boys and men. Connect men with opportunities and resources to support women and girls. Promote a positive culture for boys and men, where women and girls are nurtured and protected.
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1 of every 3 women is beaten or sexually abused in her lifetime. Boys who witness their fathers’ violence are 10 times more likely to engage in spouse abuse in later adulthood than boys from non-violent homes. 4 million women & girls are trafficked annually. In Africa and, in some cases, the Middle East, more than 130 million women have undergone Female Genital Mutilation, and 2 million girls a year are at risk. 1 in 5 college women experience sexual assault during their college years and approximately 1 in 6 have experienced rape. Approximately 1 in 3 adolescent girls in U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. * ALL STATISTICAL SOURCES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE ORGANIZER’S NOTES The Statistics
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What brought you to the workshop today?
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“10 WAYS TO BE A MAN”
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What does it mean to be a man? The 7 ‘P’s of Male Violence* 1. Patriarchy 2. Privilege 3. Permission 4. Paradox 5. Psychic armor 6. Pressure cooker 7. Past experience * Developed by Michael Kauffman, Canadian psychologist & founder of the White Ribbon Campaign.
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What did we learn from our fathers about manhood and masculinity? What is expected of us as men?
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What does it mean to be strong?
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How do you define femininity?
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How does aggression play a part in sexuality?
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Do you feel guilt or shame for being a man?
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Have you ever been a witness to physical violence?
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How are you, as a man, going to help end violence against women?
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Marymount Manhattan College cast made this to thank him for all his help & support Vagina Warrior Ross Chappell
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