This is not about vanity. It’s about visibility.
Wear red Lipstick in April-Sexual Assault Awareness Month-to raise awareness about sexual violence and SPEAK OUT against victim-blaming!
Red My Lips is an international non-profit organization. It is an annual global awareness campaign where supporters (which are called ‘Warriors’) wear red lipstick all throughout April – Sexual Assault Awareness Month – to raise awareness and funds. Red lipstick is used to create visibility, combat rape myths and victim-blaming, and demonstrate solidarity and support for survivors.
The mission is to transform our culture of sexual violence by educating, inspiring, and mobilizing a global community to red their lips, raise their voices, and create real change.
Why red lipstick?
One of the most pervasive myths about sexual violence is that it is provoked by attraction or desire. Connected with this, victims are often blamed, shamed, and forced to suffer in silence.
Given its connection with vibrant sexuality and attraction, red lipstick seems a fitting weapon with which to combat these damaging myths and victim-blaming attitudes. It gives supporters an easy (and safe) way to stand together and make the bold statement that victims are NEVER responsible for sexual violence. EVER.
Find out more about this campaign, how you can help or be a part of it ore actively here