Avon partners with WAGGGS to help more women and girls to #SpeakOutListenUp on gender-based violence

Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have announced a new partnership with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) to combat gender-based violence. Launched in line with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the partnership announcement follows Avon Foundation-funded research which revealed 38% of abuse victims are unsure where to seek help and 60% do not believe they will be taken seriously1. Avon will work with WAGGGS to ensure more women and girls are able to identify gender-based violence and identify resources to safely…

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Avon Celebrates International Women’s Day Launching Official Partnership With The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Avon is the company that created a movement for women 134 years ago – giving women the opportunity to earn an independent income 34 years before they had the right to vote. In keeping with the company’s mission-driven focus, and in celebration of International Women’s Day, Avon is proud to announce their official partnership with The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) as both come together to applaud women’s power to make a positive and beautiful impact on the world. The Hotline is the only national service organization that provides…

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Avon launches #EmbraceTheChange campaign to raise awareness of violence against women and girls as new research shows only 60% believe sexual abuse claims will be taken seriously

Avon Products, Inc.has released new research showing the extent to which women around the world feel unsafe within their communities and unprotected by their legal institutions. The research, commissioned by the Avon Foundation for Women, surveyed 14,400 women in 15 countries to better understand experiences of violence, and how supported women feel if they, or someone they know, is a victim of abuse. One in five women do not feel safe The findings show one in five women globally do not feel safe in their community, rising to 47% in…

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National Domestic Violence Hotline and Avon Partner with Suze Orman To Shed Light on Financial Abuse in Special Video Series “Women Breaking Free: Stories of Strength from Survivors of Domestic Violence”

Avon, the Avon Foundation for Women, and The National Domestic Violence Hotline have joined with financial expert Suze Orman to produce a video series featuring empowering stories of women overcoming domestic violence – including one of the least discussed forms of abuse, financial abuse. Women Breaking Free: Stories of Strength from Survivors of Domestic Violence will begin playing on TheHotline.org the first weekend in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The seven part series is designed to raise awareness of the signs of financial abuse for both victims, as well…

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Avon Kicks Off Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Campaign In Support of American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Just in time for National Lipstick Day (July 29), New Avon, LLC is introducing the Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye campaign in partnership with the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.  According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and 70% of cases are treatable when detected early.  To build breast health awareness, Avon is encouraging supporters to put on their lipstick, blow a kiss on their social media feeds, tag 8 friends and use the hashtags…

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