www.redrawingresistance.com

Re-Drawing Resistance is a collection of paintings, photography, poetry and videos from South Asian women survivors of violence, their families and their artist allies. The collection illustrates the power of South Asian in South Asia and across the diaspora. The collection also seeks to raise awareness of The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) which calls for Congress to authorize U.S. international aide to support programs that address violence against women.

The next Re-Drawing Resistance Tour will be launched in October 2010 at the Queens Museum of Art in New York City. Check back for updates on venues and cities.

Saturday

27Feb2010

On-Line Auction to Celebrate International Women's Day!!

International Women's Day is March 8, 2010. In support and honor of South Asian women who are survivors of violence we, at Re-Drawing Resistance, are hosting an on-line auction from March 3rd through March 10th.

Take a look here. See what you like. Buy!

All of the art pieces were created by a South Asian woman who found the strength to escape from violence and perservere. Survive. Thrive. Their artwork is a celebration of women everywhere.

100% of the proceeds from this auction will support the Re-Drawing Resistance project which uses art as a medium for women to illustrate their resilience and is working with a coalition of over 200 organization to pass the International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA).

International Violence Against Women's Act (I-VAWA)

On February 4, 2010, The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) was introduced in the Senate (S 2982) and the House of Representatives (HR 4594)!

The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) is an unprecedented effort by the United States to address violence against women globally. It directs the U.S. government to create a comprehensive, 5-year strategy to reduce violence in 10-20 diverse countries identified as having severe levels of violence against women (Amnesty International, 2010).

Click here to see testimony from Pakistani Activist Humaira Shahid who shared powerful remarks in support of I-VAWA and about her work in ending violence against women and girls:

A total of 25 Senators and 33 Members of the House co-sponsored I-VAWA at introduction in Congress.

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