Women Against Abuse

09/05/2026

Consent is mandatory every time. Even if you've said yes in the past!

It’s your body, your choice.

Consent is fundamental to s*xual health.

No one should pressure or coerce you into any s*xual act

09/05/2026

The Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline is here for you 24/7, including holidays.

☎️ 1-866-723-3014

09/04/2026

Happy World Sexual Health Day from Women Against Abuse!

Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 23 men in the U.S. have experienced contact s*xual violence in their lifetime (source: National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) by the CDC).

Stats like these are why CONSENT is a key part of the curriculum in Women Against Abuse’s S.A.F.E.R. program.

S.A.F.E.R. empowers teens and young adults in Philadelphia to recognize the warning signs of relationship abuse, like when a partner pressures you to have s*x when you’ve said no, refuses to use protection during s*x or shares private pictures without your consent.

Consent should be freely given, informed, specific and reversible. That last part means you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Period.

On Team Prevention, we believe in safety and autonomy without exception. That’s why we want to normalize talking about boundaries and consent, today and every day!

P.S. If you’re noticing these warning signs in your relationship, the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline is here for you 24/7. Call 1-866-723-3014.



[Image description: A picture of words on a purple background that read: “Consent is MANDATORY.*

*Every time, even if you’ve said yes in the past.”

The word MANDATORY is written in teal for emphasis.]

09/03/2026

Gloria Steinem’s groundbreaking work helped pave the way for organizations like ours.

From exposing the s*xist working conditions of women as a journalist early on in her career to championing reproductive freedom and safety from relationship abuse over the past five decades, Gloria never backed down from demanding equal rights and justice for ALL women in the world.

Rest in power, Gloria. Your work will continue ✊

[Image description: A picture of a setting sun against a purple sky, with the words of departed women’s rights icon Gloria Steinem: “If feminism means anything, it means taking responsibility for ourselves: for our own lives and actions.

It is not “women as victims” but women refusing to be victims.

What we need, as adults or children, is just one person who has confidence in us, so we can have confidence in ourselves.”]

09/02/2026

iPledge was made for besties against abuse 🫶

Tag a friend to join you as we launch here in Philly on September 30th!

💜 iPledge 2026 Rally and Resource Fair
🗓️ Wednesday, September 30th
🕛 12:00 pm
📍Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard

[Image description: A picture of two Women Against Abuse advocates at our iPledge Rally and Resource Fair. The advocates are smiling inside a Polaroid picture frame. At the bottom of the frame are the handwritten words: “Besties Against Abuse! iPledge 2026.”]

09/01/2026

La violencia doméstica es una amenaza a la salud y a la seguridad de toda nuestra comunidad.

Impacta a una de cada tres mujeres y a uno de cada cuatro hombres.

[Descripción de la imagen: Una imagen con las palabras “La violencia doméstica se extiende a” sobre dos estadísticas. La primera incluye el texto “1 de cada 3 mujeres,” junto a tres íconos que representan a mujeres (uno está resaltado en blanco y los otros dos en color lavanda). La segunda dice “1 de cada 4 hombres,” junto a cuatro íconos que representan a hombres (uno está resaltado en blanco y los otros tres en color lavanda).]

09/01/2026

It’s Letter Writing Day - the perfect day to tell your senators and representatives in Congress to save the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) from being dismantled by the Department of Justice.

Write a letter, leave a comment on their social media channels and call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.

[Image description: A picture of a letter on a purple table dated September 1, 2026 with the words:

“Dear Congress,

Save the Office on Violence Against Women. Survivors are counting on you.

In advocacy,
Women Against Abuse”

The words “Survivors are counting on you.” is highlighted in teal.]

08/31/2026

Looking for a beauty solution* that also protects survivors of abuse in the future? Make a planned gift to Women Against Abuse in your will!

*Results may vary, but we’re pretty sure adding Women Against Abuse to your will DOES make you inherently hotter.

[Video description: A video of anti-abuse advocate and social media maven Marta Rusek receiving an unexpected visitor with an important message for Make-A-Will Month.]

08/29/2026

You deserve to feel LOVED and SAFE in your relationship.

Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline:
📞1-866-723-3014

08/28/2026

It’s time to check in with yourself about how you want to feel and how you actually feel in your relationships.

Healthy isn’t perfect.
It’s respect, care and trust.
It’s people who bring out the best in each other.

You decide what you bring into this new school year, and that’s not selfish. It’s agency – not trying to control anyone, but making the best choices for yourself.

You don’t have to feel like a relationship is happening to you instead of for you. If you need support reflecting on a relationship, please call the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-723-3014.

[Image description: A picture of two different people’s hands together making a heart under the words “New school year, new relationships!” Behind the hands and words are a wall of purple lockers.]