October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. During this time, we are reminded that together we can and will build a new kind of society. One that encourages decency and respect. A society where boys and girls are taught that violence does not equal strength, and where individuals across the globe stand with courage, lead with conviction and speak with one voice to say, “No more.”

Give Respect is a global action campaign to end violence against women and children by starting small. Give respect to others. Talk to the young people in your life today to help them understand the importance of respect in building a society where families are strong, healthy and free from the threat or fear of violence against women and children.

Join the global RESPECT! campaign today by visiting www.giverespect.org. Sign the Universal Declaration of Respect, donate and give respect to someone else in your life.

(This is reposted from an announcement at the facebook page of the Respect! Campaign).