16 Days of Activism: Call for Blog Submissions
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, SOAR Initiative Canada and Ontario Says NO MORE is inviting you to contribute a blog to our website as part of our #ChangeTheLanguage campaign.
The words we use matter. The way we talk about sexual violence, domestic violence and child abuse can shape how people understand these experiences, how survivors are treated, and where responsibility for violence is placed.
#ChangeTheLanguage is about challenging harmful language, questioning common assumptions and reframing the way we talk about violence. It’s about moving away from victim-blaming, challenging myths and misconceptions, and creating space for conversations that centre accountability, dignity and understanding.
We want to hear your perspectives on how language shapes our understanding of violence and how changing the conversation can help change attitudes and responses.
You could write about:
- Words and phrases that reinforce harmful stereotypes or victim-blaming
- How media, institutions or everyday conversations shape perceptions of violence
- The language we use when talking about survivors, people who cause harm and accountability
- How we can talk about sexual violence, domestic violence and child abuse with greater care and understanding
- Personal reflections, professional insights or ideas for creating meaningful change
You don’t need to be a professional writer. We welcome different perspectives, experiences and ideas that can help challenge the way we think and talk about these issues.
Interested in contributing? Send your blog submission to newsletter@soarinitiative.org by Friday November 20th for posting between November 25th and December 10th.
We recognize that these topics can be deeply personal. Submissions can be published anonymously or under an alias to help protect your privacy.
Blogs should be between 500 and 1000 words. If choosing to submit under your name or the name of your organization, please provide a 2-4 sentence bio.
