You can do anything in a dress
 
 
 

where all people are free to live vibrant, autonomous lives.

 
 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

 
 
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TEDx: OUR STORY

 
“Something that started as a simple idea became a global movement that created a pathway for not just me, but thousands of women to put a stop to one of the greatest injustices of our time. ”
— Blythe hill, ceo + founder
 
 

TELL THE WORLD WHY

#Itsbiggerthanadress

"What happened to me in December changed me. I don’t know why a dress matters, but being told I look lovely gave me more confidence. It also made me think about what victims of trafficking go through...And when January came around, I really didn’t want to wear pants anymore - I wanted to remember that I needed to keep being aware and to keep fighting. So, I have decided to wear dresses more, to continue to fight and to be more of an advocate for voices in #bondage. I want captives to be #free! ❤️" - @lovelylophotography - #dressember #endtrafficking #endslavery #untilallarefree #itsbiggerthanadress
Barbed wire on the top of fences is fairly common, but did you know that barbed wire inside of a fence could be an indicator of human trafficking? Extensive security measures that seem to keep people IN an establishment or building could indicate that there is force or fraud involved with keeping people inside. Examples of this could include barbed wire inside of a fence or bars covering the insides of windows, especially on establishments that normally would not have these high measures of security. _ Spot trafficking, stop trafficking. If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, contact 1-888-373-7888 or send a message to 233733. Reporting is available 24/7 and all reports are confidential. _ #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #untilallarefree #knowthesigns #humantraffickingawarenessmonth
Collaboration Competition. + Human trafficking is a complex global issue. No single organization can take that on alone which is why we partner with 12 organizations working in different areas around the world to dismantle modern slavery from every angle. Each organization plays a vital role and we can provide the resources to make sure their work continues. + We have 11 days left in our campaign to raise the funds that enable our grant partners to do the valuable work that they do. Give a financial gift today at: https://www.dressember2018.org/ + Check out some of our grant partners; @ijm @a21 @thorn @castlosangeles @love146 @mcmahonryancac @savinginnocence @youthsparkinc @restorenyc @olive.crest
"I march because women are incarcerated when they’re the victims. #cyntoiabrown I march because 300,000 female college students are raped every year and 81% of women have experienced sexual harassment. #timesup #metoo I march because women are bought and sold like properties. #dressember I march because my daughters deserve better." - @florameetsfaunaphoto + “Feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings.” #womenswave #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endhumantrafficking #endslavery
"We march to support and inspire each other and the nation to celebrate, honor and protect our diversity, freedom and human rights. We gather in community to find healing and strength through civility, and compassion." + Did you participate in a march this weekend? Tell us where 👇 + #womensmarch #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #empowerwomen #untilallarefree
What are you marching for? + If you're marching in Los Angeles, come find the Dressember team at the community partner booths at the end of the march route (on Broadway). We'd love to say hi! 📷: @travelwithavisa #TruthToPower, #wmla2019 #MeetMeAtTheMarch
#youcandoanythinginadress like teach a BodyPump class 💪🏽 + When @kellyhonea reached half of her Dressember goal, she fulfilled her promise to wear her prom dress to teach BodyPump. + “I posted a video of my thoughts in this dress on the way to the gym, and I had to quit recording because I was getting too emotional. Your Giving helps fund highly important groups that are working to prevent rescue, and provide aftercare for victims. Thank you.” + #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endhumantrafficking #endslavery
One sign of human trafficking that might seem obvious but could be overlooked is a person not being allowed to go into public alone. Traffickers often will prohibit their victims from going out into public by themselves for fear they will seek help, or escape from their control. Often the victim will not have a logical reason for why they are unable to http://leave. _ Spot trafficking, stop trafficking. If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, contact 1-888-373-7888 or send a message to 233733. Reporting is available 24/7 and all reports are confidential. _ #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress #endslavery #untilallarefree #knowthesigns #humantraffickingawarenessmonth
Who doesn't love a wine & paint night?! _ There is still time to plan a painting party event to raise funds for Dressember. Here are some tips to making your painting party a success! 1. Reach out to your local craft store to see if they'll donate canvases and painting products. You'll need paint brushes, acrylic paint, and one canvas for each person. 2. Find a youtube painting tutorial to project on the wall to lead your guests through the painting. Snacks & wine highly recommended here. 3. Charge an entry fee with all donations going back to your Dressember fundraising page. _ Your friends will leave with a memorable keepsake and you'll be one step closer to reaching your fundraising goal! 📸: @heidimusolff
Introducing a new collab item with @showyourcourage_ just in time for the 2019 Women’s March. + This scarf design represents the journey of the survivor. Once enslaved, the journey to freedom looks different for everyone represented by the length of the straight yellow line. The ultimate destination is a colorful and exciting future/ultimate freedom. + Grab yours at the @wmnsmarchla or find these online at showyourcourage.com starting this Saturday. 💛 + #meetmeatthemarch #womensmarch #dressember #itsbiggerthanadress
 
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