White Ribbon Day

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The website is here.
I have noticed that 2 people on my Blogroll have blogs on this topic today. Melissa’s is here.  Renay’s story is here. I’m sorry if I have missed anyone.
Ten Common Myths and Misconceptions
Myth 1: Violence against women is an
issue that only concerns women.
Myth 2: There is nothing we can do to
stop violence against women.
Myth 3: Women should just remove
themselves from abusive
relationships.
Myth 4: Some people deserve to be
beaten by provoking the violence.
Myth 5: against women only occurs in
specific groups.
Myth 6: Violent people are mentally ill
or have psychopathic personalities.
Myth 7: Some people need the
violence, enjoy it or are addicted to it.
Myth 8: Violence against women is
caused by drugs and/or alcohol.
Myth 9: Violence only happens to a
certain sort of woman.
Myth 10: Violence only affects a small
number of Australian women. 
Please click on the link to debunk the myths.
Thanks!