We Believe You: we're launching our rape awareness campaign today.

[KateMumsnet]

Today, we're very proud to be launching a new campaign. It's called 'We Believe You', and it's inspired by the many MNers who've asked us to speak out about the prevalence of rape and sexual assault in women's lives.

While we're at it, we're going to try to explode, once and for all, some pernicious myths about rape - about who does it, what it is, and whom it can happen to. These myths mean that many victims are denied justice: our survey confirmed that most don't report their rape or sexual assault, for fear of being disbelieved.

So the message of our campaign is in the title - we believe you. We hope MNers will get behind it, and spread that message far and wide - on Facebook, and on Twitter, using the hashtag #webelieveyou. And don't forget to let us know what you think here on this thread.

We're also giving a shout-out to Rape Crisis, the End Violence Against Women coalition, and Barnardo's - all of whom are supporting our campaign. They all work hard on sexual violence issues - either by supporting those who've experienced it, or campaigning for better prevention strategies - so do see if you can help them out.

MNHQ x

[EmilySunshine]

apologies for poor syntax and grammar etc...tired today

[justagirl844]

what can i expect from SARC?SEX ASSAULKT REFERRAL CENTRE? IM NERVOUS

[Cropoverlove]

I im so happy to of come across this post i was raped on 1st december 2018 i reported it to the police who have treated me so badly i dont know what to do the person attacked me lives next door im living a consent night
If u have any advice for me as the police are being so laid back even tho i have witnesses they are refusing to take statements
One thing i will say i refuse to give up and im so happy that you guys are out there fighting for us women
If there is anything i can do myself let me know

[2BthatUnnoticed]

Just bumping this to say, that if anyone starts a page on FB or elsewhere to further the aims of this campaign I will happily contribute

[RowanMumsnet]

@2BthatUnnoticed

Just bumping this to say, that if anyone starts a page on FB or elsewhere to further the aims of this campaign I will happily contribute

Thank you 2B. The charities who helped us launch this campaign include Rape Crisis England and Wales - I'm sure they'd be glad of any donations. We aren't directly fundraising ourselves on this one.