According to The United Nations Population Fund, six months of lockdowns could result in an additional 31 million cases of gender-based violence across the globe. The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, CARE, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation launched Together For Her last month to deploy funds, address the dire need for resources, and support the global response against domestic violence amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since announcing Together For Her on April 22, more than 50 female role models from across film and entertainment, sports, fashion, and business have pledged a financial gift and are standing in solidarity with women and girls around the world, who become even more vulnerable during times of crisis.
Women standing #TogetherForHer include: Aisha Tyler, Alexandra Daddario, Allison Janney, Alyssa Milano, America Ferrera, Amy Schumer, Anne Hathaway, Annie Lennox, Arianna Huffington, Awkwafina, Bellamy Young, Connie Britton, Courteney Cox, Claire Danes, Danai Gurira, Diane von Furstenberg, Gabby Williams, Iman, January Jones, Jennifer Garner, Judith Light, June Diane Raphael, Kathleen Kennedy, Kimberly Steward, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kristen Stewart, Kristen Wiig, Lauren Conrad, Hannah Taylor Skvarla, Lindsey Vonn, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Mariska Hargitay, Megan Rapinoe, Melissa Benoist, Melissa Roxburgh, Michelle Monaghan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michelle Williams, Natalie Portman, Octavia Spencer, Olivia Wilde, Paris Jackson, Patty Jenkins, Penélope Cruz, Rachel McAdams, Regina King, Reese Witherspoon, Rita Angel Taylor
Salma Hayek, Sarah Silverman, Sheryl Sandberg, Stacey Snider, Stella McCartney and Viola Davis.
As the global spread of COVID-19 has forced people indoors, life has become increasingly dangerous for women experiencing gender-based violence, especially for the most marginalized, who already face increased risk of violence.
EIF is distributing grants both locally and nationally across the United States, and CARE is providing international on-the-ground support in the 100 countries where they operate. Funds from Together for Her will support shelters, psycho-social support and counseling, helplines, crisis intervention, sexual and reproductive health services, community-based prevention and advocacy work to address gender-based violence, and additional resources for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
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