October Newsletter: An Impactful Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to raise awareness and reaffirm our collective responsibility to end domestic violence and abuse. Meaningful progress requires action across every level of society, from workplaces and sporting communities to public policy and the systems survivors rely on for safety and support.

This month, we’ve continued our work to advance conversations on safety and equip communities with the tools and resources they need to drive change. Here’s a closer look at what we’ve been working on this DVAM and how you can stay involved in the months ahead:

Building Safer Workplaces: Join us on November 3 for the Global Business Summit

Workplaces have a critical role to play in recognizing, responding to, and preventing domestic abuse. Tomorrow, November 3, we’re proud to join the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse to present the Global Business Summit: Taking Action on Domestic Abuse. This day-long virtual event is bringing together business leaders and experts from around the world to share the policies and practices helping organizations foster cultures of safety and support.

Don't miss out!

Football Against Violence: Connecting Africa and Brazil

Sport has the power to shape culture and bring communities together. As part of our initiatives ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup, we’re excited to partner with Stilistics Sportainment to host the first session of their Africa x Brazil Conversations series.

This special session, Football Against Violence: Protecting Women and Girls, will bring together sports leaders from Africa and Brazil to explore how football’s influence, visibility, and cultural reach can help challenge harmful behaviors and contribute to preventing gender-based violence worldwide.

Join us on November 10 at 10 AM BRT/1 PM GMT for this impactful conversation.

Resources for the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections

With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections around the corner, we’ve expanded the NO MORE Toolkit to help voters and constituents make informed decisions and advocate for stronger prevention and support systems on Election Day and beyond. 

Whether you’re preparing to vote, supporting someone through the process, or looking for ways to engage with your representatives year-round, these resources can help you take an informed, survivor-centered approach to advocacy.

Save the Date: NO MORE Week 2027 is Happening March 8th-14th!

We're excited to share that NO MORE Week, the annual time to raise awareness and take action to end domestic and sexual violence, returns March 8-14, 2027!

Whether you're planning an awareness campaign, organizing a community event, or fundraising to support prevention efforts, NO MORE Week is an opportunity to turn your commitment into meaningful action.

Want to get involved? Learn more about how you can host an awareness or fundraising event now on our website.

No Excuse for Abuse: Partnering with ID Discovery During DVAM

During DVAM, we proudly partnered with ID Discovery for their annual No Excuse for Abuse Campaign, raising awareness about domestic violence and equipping survivors and their loved ones with practical tools and resources to find safety and support. 

To learn more and explore ID Discovery’s DVAM content, visit noexcuseforabuse.com. 

Making Digital Spaces Safer for Survivors at the SVRI Forum

This October, we were proud to attend the 2026 SVRI Forum in Bangkok, joining organizations, researchers, and advocates from around the world working to advance approaches to prevent violence and support survivors. 

Our Director of Operations, Lyndsey Dearlove, presented a poster on Enhancing Digital Safety: Improving Access to Tech-Savvy Support for Survivors, highlighting the importance of whole-systems approaches in meeting survivors’ needs. We’re grateful to the global community working together to turn their knowledge and experience into practical, meaningful improvements in survivors’ lives.

Help Is Available

If you or someone you know has experienced domestic or sexual violence, help is available. Connect to free specialist support in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide through the NO MORE Global Directory.

To share your story safely and anonymously, or read the testimonies of other survivors, visit the NO MORE Silence: Speak Your Truth platform, created in partnership with Our Wave and Speak Your Truth Today.

Make a Difference

Every donation helps us deliver lifesaving resources like the NO MORE Global Directory and create impactful awareness and prevention campaigns around the world. 

Please consider making a gift today.