No to violence against women campaign

Passing on this email to you all.

Dear Friends of Say NO,On 8 March, we will commemorate International Womens Day. While there is much to celebrate, violence against women, affecting up to 70 percent of women worldwide, remains a major obstacle to achieving womens rights. We are seizing this day to Say NO to violence against women and want to count your voices and reflections.I Say NO to violence against women because it is one of the most widespread human rights violations. Why do you Say NO?Join the "I Say NO" testimonial drive, starting today until 8 March, and tell us why YOU Say NO to violence against women. Your voices will be presented to a global audience to raise awareness and inspire others.
Twitter: Use #ISayNO to tell your followers why YOU Say NO to violence against women! Follow us on Twitter, use “#ISayNO because.. in your updates and learn why people around the world Say NO to violence against women.Facebook: Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out the discussions tab, and share your reasons for Saying NO to violence against women and what you think needs to be done. There will be a series of questions brought up within the next two weeks and we want to hear what you have to say!Twitter & Facebook: Add the &&Say NO – UNiTE Twibbon to your Twitter and Facebook profile picture to help spread the word! The emblem will not replace your picture, but added as a small banner on the bottom. Let your followers/friends know and encourage them to do the same.
Every action counts! Whether you use #ISayNO and the Say NO Twibbon on Twitter, or you participate in the discussion on Facebook, your contribution will be counted towards the global action counter to end violence against women. Help Say NO raise 100,000 actions by March 2010 and drive the message to governments worldwide that ending violence against women and girls must be a top priority.Thank you for Saying NO. Let us count you in.Nanette BraunHead of Communications, UNIFEMPS: Don’t forget to check out our &&Video of the Week Women on the Frontline – Morocco on YouTube. Watch, share and be counted! Send your video recommendations to sayno.video@unifem.org.