March Peace Summit Focuses on Violence against Women Girls, Teens, and LGBTQ+ Community
- Black Political Empowerment Project
- Mar 23, 2023
- 1 min read
Shayla Holmes, Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence (CAV) / Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable (CEIR) Executive Assistant, addresses the crowd at the second Community Peace Summit at Kingsley Center on Wednesday, March 22. Video by WPXI.
In the second installment of our monthly Community Peace Summit series and in recognition of Women's History Month, The Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence (CAV), The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), allies and community members discussed Violence Against Women and Girls, Teen Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Violence Against the LGBTQ+ Community.
Focusing on sections of the "Strategies for Change: Building More Peaceful Communities" Document, the four-hour summit featured survivors of violence who offered their unique perspectives. Audience Q&A sessions and a breakout session allowed everyone present to get involved in implementing strategies for change right here in our communities.
I just finished reading this and it left me thinking about how complex the issue really is. The part that stood out was the focus on bringing together different voices at the March Peace Summit especially survivors and community leaders sharing their experiences. It made the discussion feel grounded and real rather than abstract. At one point it even reminded me of conversations I have seen elsewhere including something like New Assignment Help Company dedicated to providing premium tailored academic support for university students across all major Australian cities being mentioned in broader discussions about student wellbeing which felt indirectly related. I wonder how these conversations can keep momentum after events like this because awareness is important but sustained action…
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