Day 5: Collaborate With Others

Rape. Domestic Violence. Acid Burnings. Female Infanticide. Human Trafficking. Emotional Abuse. Sexual Harassment. Genital Mutilation.

These are just a few forms of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) that women and girls endure on a daily basis. But these assaults on the human spirit and sacred worth of women and girls will not have the last word.

As part of our commitment to ending SGBV, Sojourners is joining the creative forces of One Billion Rising – a global movement to end violence against women that features a day of action and solidarity on Valentine’s Day. Demonstrate your faithful love and support of women and girls by participating in our weeklong initiative of prayer and action leading up to V-Day. Follow along as we release daily opportunities for you to boldly put your faith into action for social justice. And know that you are not alone in this struggle for justice as we unite together across the world to #Rise4Revolution.

Day 5: Collaborate with Others

• Action: We can’t do this work alone. Partner with local, regional, national, and international organizations to maximize your reach and impact. Get to know the experts, practitioners, and resource providers in your area for further support.
• Resources:
  • ‘It’s On Us’ Campaign to End Campus Sexual Assault
  • Faith Trust Institute
  • National Network to End Domestic Violence
  • Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
  • We Will Speak Out.US
• Prayer: Creator God, we acknowledge that we need you. We ask that you provide a community of people who help protect and act for the emotional and physical wellbeing of those who are abused. Just as Christ did not work alone to proclaim your good news, we ask that your people will work together to end the senseless violence. Create in us a spirit of cooperation that we may support and serve one another in this work. — George Lee, Sojourners’ Manager of Planned Giving