Philanthropy
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. strives to end the oppression of all women in our society. As an organization, we are devoted to spreading awareness over violence against womxn, uplifting all womxn and empowering our communities. Recognizing that violence against womxn hinders progression, we have broadened the scope of our National Philanthropy to include ALL forms of violence affecting our gender, including but not limited to: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Mutilation, Stalking and Human Trafficking.
Every Womxn has a RIGHT:
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To live free of intimidation
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To freely express her ideas or opinions
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To make her own choices
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To equal privilege
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To receive justice and tell her "story” without prejudice
Ray of hope walk to end violence against women
The Ray of Hope Walk to End Violence Against Women (ROHW), formerly known as the Ray of Hope Initiative-ROHI, was established by OPBSI in 2011 with the aim to raise awareness of a global epidemic affecting the lives of women, children, and families. Every 15 seconds a woman is physically assaulted by an intimate partner. In the United States, over 22 million women have been victims of sexual assault in their lifetime.
The ROHW sheds light on the various forms of violence against women and girls, and also raise funds to assist organizations working towards ending gender-based violence. The walk features various events designed to highlight the different forms of violence against women, inclusive of a kick-off ceremony, a rally celebrating the resilience of survivors, and a community fair where participants will learn about the realities of the abuse and violence plaguing homes across the country and the organizations that are committed to ending this global epidemic.
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Our Ray of Hope Walk has extended itself to locations such as Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City. For more information, please visit: http://rayofhopewalk.omegaphibeta.org