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Building solidarity is fundamental for human rights; the meaning of solidarity and what it requires of each and every one of us is tough to pin down. Peace Over Violence invites you to explore how making solidarity a reality is deeply rooted in community and radical interdependence. It demands educating ourselves and others. Practicing solidarity requires relationships, intentions and actions grounded in explicit ethical and political commitments.

Whether we are confronting a pandemic, global warming, sexual violence, racism or gender-based violence, solidarity depends on how we come together. It is defined by how we understand and enact our responsibilities to - and relationships with - each other.

Solidarity is protecting each other.

In community, 
Shirley Alvarado-del Aguila, Denim Day Director
 
Denim Day 2021 is Wednesday, April 28th! 

The Flourishing of Denim Day: A Capsule in collaboration with el Creativo

The vulnerability of plants contrasted with the harsh times we have collectively experienced over the past year was the only way I could visualize Denim Day after 2020. The floral art designed, created, and photographed by el Creativo is an attempt to make beautiful imagery centering the undeniable beauty that survivors embody in spite of so much pain. In a short, the decision to utilize floral art and design aimed at depicting an array of feelings and emotions that flowers evoke: physically, emotionally, vulnerability, beauty, transformation, blooming, tenderness, resilience and a non-violent ideology, among others.

Creativo (cre-a-ti-vo) n. One who exceeds the limits of creativity

el Creativo is Juan Renteria, a Mexican born artist raised in Los Angeles. el Creativo embraces his culture by showing a different take on each project he envisions. His Denim Day Capsule represents the light at the end of the tunnel as we continue to fight through a pandemic, showcasing a statement of color with those who continue to stand in solidarity with survivors.

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Denim Day Store


Denim Day materials are in! We are so excited to have new items to offer this year. Check out our awesome baseball hats! Order yours now and gear up for Denim Day 2021. 

Thank you to all of you who have purchased your swag already. We are thrilled with the interest in our new items. We're currently working on restocking and should have more of everything in stock soon. Keep checking back! 

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Looking for ways to stay connected, stay inspired, and transform the lives of survivors in solidarity with POV? Donate or sponsor today or join our “Dollars for Denim” peer-to-peer fundraising community. Financial contributions help underwrite the costs of producing and distributing educational materials. They also ensure that we can continue to provide access to services for sexual assault survivors: from our 24-hour hotline’s operations, free counseling and healing services, legal and support groups, and youth violence prevention and engagement.

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We’re planning fun and informative events throughout the month of April. Save the Date:

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