Avon Foundation for Women: IWD2011

Reese Witherspoon Speaks Out to End Violence Against Women
You Can Too

Even as women and men around the world celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day on March 8th, violence against women remains a global epidemic.

The domestic violence statistics for just one ordinary day in the United States are staggering: on average, three women will be murdered by an intimate partner , more than 70,000 domestic violence victims will receive services from domestic violence programs and another 10,000 will be turned away for lack of resources, and domestic violence hotlines will receive more than 22,000 calls. Around the world, the statistics are equally horrific.

"Although the problem may seem insurmountable, there are ways for women and men everywhere to help bring an end to violence against women across the globe," said Reese Witherspoon, Avon Global Ambassador and Honorary Chair of the Avon Foundation for Women.

Here is how you can join Reese and Speak Out this International Women's Day:

Purchase the Avon Empowerment Bracelet:
The new Avon Empowerment Bracelet, launched to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day is part of the Avon Women's Empowerment product collection. Accessibly priced at just $10.00 each, 100 percent of net profits ($8.04 for each bracelet sold) will benefit Avon Foundation for Women programs dedicated to ending violence against women.

"The Avon Empowerment Bracelet is a simple, but powerful, way to raise funds to reduce violence against women. As a woman and as a mother, I urge you to join me on this very special anniversary of International Women's Day to end this epidemic by wearing and giving the bracelet to friends and family," said Reese Witherspoon.

Support Speak Out on eBay
Designate the Avon Foundation as your favorite nonprofit on eBay, which allows you to donate $1 or more every time you make a purchase on eBay and pay with PayPal. eBay sellers can easily contribute as well, by donating a percentage of your listing's final sale price—which is reimbursed through a fee credit – to the Foundation's Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program."

Purchase songs from Avon Voices
Purchase songs from Avon Voices, Avon's first-ever global online singing talent search for women and songwriting competition for men and women. A percentage of the purchase will support the Avon Foundation for Women's global campaign to end violence against women. "Until You Love You," written by Diane Warren, as well as other recordings by Avon Voices Judges and additional artists, are available for purchase in certain countries. Find out more about music purchases at Avon Voices.

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