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Confronting Conflict-Related Sexual Violence this Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Awareness Themes, Sexual Assault Awareness / Gouri Shukla

The horrors of any war and conflict are often quantified by the death and destruction they wreak on nations and communities. Yet, equally catastrophic – and less discussed – are the human rights violations committed in the name of war that leave indelible scars on generations to come and threaten peace and security long after […]

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Domestic Violence Awareness 2023

Awareness Themes / Gouri Shukla

#Raksha31DaysofDVAM is a public awareness campaign on social media aimed at raising awareness for domestic violence, supporting the work of advocates and honoring survivors. Starting October 1 through October 31, there are many ways you can support, as an individual or organization. 1) Download our daily prompts calendar below. Try participating in any or all

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Suicide Prevention Awareness 2023

Awareness Themes / Gouri Shukla

We remember those who are affected by suicide and highlight the intersectionality between suicide and domestic violence. Suicide and domestic violence are both public health concerns. Yet, the two are rarely seen as correlated until a shocking murder suicide makes the news; or a victim commits suicide after enduring years of abuse. Multiple studies and

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ARP Support for Survivors Program Grant

Domestic Violence / Gouri Shukla

ARP Support for Survivors Program Grant Partner Announcement – May 2023 RAKSHA, INC JOINS OVER 40 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN $13.2 MILLION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN INITIATIVE ARP Support for Survivors Program supports culturally-specific, community-based projects supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault from Asian and Pacific Islander Communities

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Sexual Assault Awareness | SAAM 2022

Awareness Themes / Gouri Shukla

We’re back at it! This April, we are participating again in @NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center)’s social media campaign challenge #30daysofSAAM, to spread awareness and in honor of survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and bullying. SAAM stands for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme is Building Safe Online Spaces Together.

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Celebrating Pride month!

Events / Gouri Shukla

“The things that make me different are the things that make me, me. -Piglet” Hi, I’m Avishek! I’m a 24-year-old software engineer, Catan enthusiast, and Airplane lover from Seattle, WA. I grew up in a small, rather conservative town, in the suburbs of Seattle where I was one of the few Southeast Asian kids

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Remembering Vinod Devlia

Domestic Violence / Gouri Shukla

The Raksha family is heartbroken by the passing of Vinod Devlia of Photography by Vinod. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends who are grieving his untimely passing. Vinod was loved by so many in the community. He was not only the photographer for many Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam events but

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Contemporary Picks: A Reading List in honor of Black History Month

Events / Gouri Shukla

[one_half_last][/one_half_last]In honor of Black History Month, we explore and highlight contemporary Black authors that address themes of gender-based violence, with a reading list (*see disclaimer; box), handpicked and curated by Rukmini Kalamangalam (Community Liaison, Raksha Inc). Gender-based and sexual violence are not specific to any race, religion or community. Yet studies show that in

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FAMILY COURTS: TRIALS AND TRAUMA

Domestic Violence / Gouri Shukla

November 2021 Family Court Awareness Month The legal system can be daunting, as it is, for survivors of domestic violence to navigate on their own. In honor of Family Court Awareness Month we’d hope to shed light on the challenges that immigrant and refugee survivors face as they navigate the family court system. The family

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POWER HOURS: To donate to Raksha on GAGives for Giving Tuesday!

Events / Gouri Shukla

HELP POWER UP YOUR DONATIONS ON Giving Tuesday! Donate on GAGives.org/story/raksha2021 during power hours to help us to be picked for prizes: Raksha is registered for the following prizes on GAGives 2021: Carr, Riggs & Ingram Leaderboard (Previously titled “General Leaderboard”) WestRock Early Giving, Leaderboard, and Power Hours Aprio Passionate for What’s Next Power Hours

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