25 November is the International Day to end violence against women. International dating used to be considered a risk factor for women, as moving countries they are losing support of their family and friends and becoming more vulnerable.
This is why Elenas Models joins the effort to end violence against women in all relationships. In Russia alone, according to Amnesty International, as many as 14,000 women die every year through domestic violence, or 1 woman every 40 minutes. Most Russian and Ukrainian women report having experienced violence from men during their lives.
My blog post in Russian, how to leave a toxic relationship, sparked a strong response from women who agreed it was a huge problem. One of the reasons Russian and Ukrainian women want to meet a partner abroad is to avoid abuse at home, as western men are considered more caring and respectful towards women.
Western societies have a significantly better score overall but violence against women in relationships still remains an issue even in developed countries such as the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and European Union. There were cases where Russian and Ukrainian women experienced violence in relationships with their foreign husbands. At least 1 ex-Soviet woman, Anastasia King from Kyrgyzstan, was killed in 2000 by her American husband Indle King, who was later found guilty of her murder.
From time to time I see men posting derogative remarks and comments about Russian and Ukrainian women who want to meet a western partner. One acronym I came across, RUUKEE (Russian, Ukrainian, Eastern European women) is very offensive. I want to make it clear that we at Elenas Models do not tolerate such attitude towards women. If you do not respect women, our site is not the right place for you. Our dating site is for genuine, sincere people, who want to find a loving, respectful, and equal relationship.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
United Nations announced 25 November the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in 1999. For 14 years since 2000, this day marks public efforts to raise awareness and ensure that violence against women is not accepted or condoned in any form. UN calls to wear orange on this day to mark your solidarity with the cause.
White Ribbon Movement — men against violence
In 1991 in Canada men started a movement calling other men to stand up against gender violence. Until then, it was mostly women’s organizations that were putting efforts to stop violence against women.
White Ribbon is the largest male-led movement against gender aggression in the world. It asks men to take a pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women.
“I pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women.”
By simply taking a pledge, you mark your support for the cause. I encourage all men, members of Elenas Models, to take this pledge. You can do it online through one of the websites listed below. You can also post a personal blog about it on Elenas Models.
Taking the White Ribbon pledge: “I swear never to commit violence against women, never to excuse violence against women, and never to remain silent about violence against women. This is my oath.”
In Australia, White Ribbon Day 25 November is promoted through every media channel, led by the prime-minister of the country and supported by all political movements and government officials.
I feel it is important that male members of Elenas Models accept the same attitude towards any disrespectful treatment of women, whether in writing online or in real life, and make it clear to chauvinists that their attitude is not OK.
White Ribbon websites:
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It’s rather humbling to be reminded about the what it is like for women in other countries, as living in the USA can be very isolating from the realities for women internationally. Thank you for this, Elena.
Every year throughout the World there is also Violence against Men by women through toxic relationships, either by jealous lovers, spousal violence even death. Increased reports by the news of gun shot wounds, stabbings, severed penis’s , biker moma’s assaulting men and strangulation while sleeping. This is not even mentioning illegal scams from within the USA and other countries to deplete a mans bank account or his wealth. There has been a strong response from men who agreed that this is a huge problem and men need to take a stand against violence , mistreatment and discrimination against men. Men… Read more »
Rocco, thank you for your support and pledge.
Yes, there are many other problems in the world, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, violence against elderly, children, men, economical and religious violence — but today, 25 November, is the day to show support against violence towards women. Women are still considered the “weaker” gender and are more vulnerable, first of all physically and sexually. Let’s not forget about it. This is why there is a special day by UN.
The world cannot be changed in 1 day but each of us can change 1 person at a time — himself.
Last weekend, I met a group of Slavic women at a party who came here to Texas through international marriage also. They were great ladies and very friendly! They belong to a group on Facebook.com of Dallas Slavic ladies that give support to each other and go out with each other. So I have their contact information so my future wife will have some other Slavic ladies as friends when she comes here! This is working out great! :)))
The true nature of people is seen according to how they treat others that are weaker than them. Our society should invest much more in education, from the very early stages of children growing up.
I also want to make the pledge. I cannot stand men who hurt women. Women are to be loved and admired.
Yes, it’s truth about violence in the world growing so fast and violence against women among Islam world, it’s very dangerous and bad for future women in Islam world. I live in UK and I every day have seen how a lot of Muslim men try installing Sharia law in UK, which means that everybody has to convert to Islam or get killed if not converted to Islam, and we British society fight and have been fighting against Islam sharia law, which they want to take over west, but we are strong, British society and we do not allow them… Read more »