Women's Aid

YSL Beauty Accelerates Abuse Is Not Love Combatting Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in 17 Countries in Partnership with Local Non-Profit Organisations

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

PARIS, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the launch of its Abuse Is Not Love program last year, YSL Beauty has made a significant impact in educating over 100,000 young people about abusive relationships and supporting grassroots organisations. Building upon this first year initiatives, Abuse Is Not Love is now entering its next phase of growth, most notably with the expansion of its partnerships with non-profit organisations in 17 countries across four continents. The brand will also launch a new online training tool this month to provide resources and support for those in abusive relationships, as well as providing tools for those looking to become allies.

Key Points: 
  • This year, the program has expanded its reach to include grassroots partnerships in 14 additional countries, bringing the total to 17.
  • A significant component of the brand's global engagement agenda is the launch of the Abuse Is Not Love website.
  • In the UK, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty developed Abuse Is Not Lovein partnership with the non-profit organisation Women's Aid Federation of England.
  • From educating children through to training YSL staff, it's vital everyone has an understanding of abuse so abuse is recognised, more survivors can be supported and we can end Intimate Partner Violence.

National AIDS Memorial Releases Surviving Voices Mini-Documentary "Substance Users, the Recovery Community & AIDS"

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Monday, August 23, 2021

"The National AIDS Memorial is honored to have our Surviving Voices mini-documentary featured at these influential film festivals," said Chief Executive John Cunningham.

Key Points: 
  • "The National AIDS Memorial is honored to have our Surviving Voices mini-documentary featured at these influential film festivals," said Chief Executive John Cunningham.
  • The National AIDS Memorial's Surviving Voices mini-documentaries are produced and directed by Jrg Fockele and funded through a grant by Chevron, a long-standing partner of the National AIDS Memorial.
  • "Substance Users, the Recovery Community & AIDS" is the sixth film produced in this multi-year oral history initiative, which also includes "The Transgender Community & AIDS," "The A&PI Community & AIDS," "Women & AIDS," "The National Hemophilia Community & AIDS," and "The San Francisco Leather Community & AIDS."
  • Learn more about the Surviving Voices, the National AIDS Memorial, its mission, programs and how to provide support at www.aidsmemorial.org .