Event

Until The Violence Stops

Until The Violence Stops features playwright and activist Eve Ensler in a
powerful film that documents how The Vagina Monologues grew into an
international grassroots movement called V-Day to stop violence against women
and girls. When this documentary was made in 2002, eight hundred cities around
the world participated in V-Day by staging benefit performances of The Vagina
Monologues.

Director Abby Epstein takes us on a poignant journey into the hearts of women
and includes revealing testimonies from men, who expose social and cultural
attitudes that perpetuate the pervasive violence against women. In emotionally
charged interviews and performances, everyday women and celebrities like Rosie
Perez, Salma Hayek, Tantoo Cardinal, Jane Fonda, and LisaGay Hamilton embrace
their bodies, reconcile their past, and bond together to break the silence that
surrounds abuse.

Following our (UTVS) film, there will be a panel discussion facilitated by our 2008 beneficiaries, Women In Transition (WIT) and the Institute for Safe Families (ISF). The afternoon will culminate in a presentation on self-defense by WAVE (Women's Anti-Violence Education), a program of WIT.

The WAVE program builds the power of individuals, families, and communities to respond effectively to sexual and gender-based violence. It teaches safety, assertiveness, and physical self-defense skills; provides accurate information about assault, harassment and abuse; and challenges the attitudes and systems that perpetuate violence. The emphasis is on intuition, voice, street smarts, confident body language and physical resistance. The curriculum is accessible to and inclusive of all women, girls, and other targeted groups, regardless of age, physical ability, income, culture, or identity.

We believe eVery women and girl can benefit from this presentation and hope you will join us.