What is the no more symbol?

Like the red AIDS ribbon or the equal sign for LGBTQ equality, the blue NO MORE symbol is the first overarching, unifying symbol to express universal support for ending domestic violence and sexual assault.

Who created #NoMore?

Currently organized by the Horn of Africa Hub, the #NoMore campaign was created by a coalition of Ethiopian and Eritrean activists led by former Al Jazeera & CBS journalist Hermela Aregawi.

When and why was no more launched?

First launched in 2013, NO MORE was created as a unifying symbol—much like breast cancer awareness pink ribbon or the HIV/AIDS awareness red ribbon—in order to help increase the visibility of the problems of domestic violence and sexual assault, which, despite significant progress, too often remained hidden.

Is there a symbol for domestic violence survivor?

Wings of Hope butterfly release symbolizes transition for survivors of domestic violence. Attendees of the Wings of Hope Memorial Tuesday let go of their butterflies. Butterflies are a symbol of metamorphosis, change and transition.

What does the Joyful Heart Foundation do?

Since 2004, Joyful Heart has been a leading national organization with a mission to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever.

What color is for abuse?

Domestic violence awareness is associated with the color purple. Throughout October, people decorate their lives in the color purple – from t-shirts and ribbons to nail polish and hair color.

Does a butterfly symbolize abuse?

The butterfly is the logo for Wings of Hope, but also a symbol of the transformation survivors of abuse must go through.

What does survivor butterfly mean?

The Meaning Behind the Butterfly. In the life of a Survivor, we go through states, just like a butterfly. First as a caterpillar, a Victim if you will. In this stage we are not yet who we can be. We have not yet reached our full potential.