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It's summertime and we have been busy preparing DAY Training for July and are really excited about this season's UpDAYte as it is full of content and resources to support you in your work. It may be worth viewing this email in your browser (click the link at the top of this email) as your email provider may chop off the bottom of it...

London Training

We are running DAY Session Leader Training in London and we still have a few places left...

Dates: 4th - 6th July 2016
Times: 9.30am - 5pm
Venue: 142 Narrow Street. E14 8BP
Nearest Tube: West Ferry DLR
Cost: £550*

For more information about the training CLICK HERE and to book onto the training CLICK HERE.

*Includes the DAY Pack and unlimited access to the DAY Hub. Part scholarship options may be available; CLICK HERE to complete the form for this.

The Hub

The DAY Hub is where we add content for DAY Session Leaders, here's a few of the videos we've added recently...

A profound spoken word piece about pornographies.

"Let's Change The Story"

#IStandWithHer is a campaign about addressing the objectification of women in the media.

In the news...

In this section we provide articles to inform you. Some of the content may also be useful as conversation starters with young people.

The silence that still surrounds periods

THIS Independent article explores the ways women and girls are made to feel ashamed about menstruation, exploring the ongoing challenges and also the ways things are changing.

Why is cosmetic genital surgery on the rise for teenage girls?

A new paper from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has found that there has been a rise in cosmetic genital surgery for teenage girls. Read more about this HERE.

Gender stereotyping may start as young as three months

Researchers from a number of American universities have found that adults made false gendered assumptions about the cries of 3 month old babies. Find out more about the research by CLICKING HERE.

Sexism in adverts to be investigated by the Advertising Standards Agency

Members of the public and interested organisations have been invited to submit evidence to the Advertising Standards Agency about sexism in adverts. Find out more HERE.

The struggle to speak up

THIS ARTICLE from The Guardian explores how women and girls are conditioned to de-escalate sexual harassment and violence.

Men, stop pressurising yourself to be the breadwinner...

THIS ARTICLE details research from the University of Oxford Centre for Suicide that has found men's mental health is significantly under risk from pressure to be a provider for their family.

On being raped

Raymond M. Douglas' recently published book about being raped is a courageous book and could be a valuable resource for enabling men and boys who have been raped to seek help says THIS ARTICLE on the Slate website.

"Revenge Porn" decision sparks anger

Questions are being raised about the implementation of the revenge porn law after a man was given a caution, rather than being charged with any criminal offences, after uploading indecent images of at least four women to a pornographic website. Read more about it by CLICKING HERE.

The Legalisation of Prostitution

THIS ARTICLE from Feminist Current talks about the impact of the legalisation of prostitution in Germany.

Where Girl Meets Boys

You can read THIS ARTICLE about the rise in child referrals to London's gender identity clinic.

"As a father of daughters..."

A funny, but useful article about men's motivation for working towards gender equality. Read it HERE.

Social media damaging body image

Social media usage has been linked to women's warped perceptions of body image and the development of disordered eating. Read more HERE.

"I was proper angry..."

Sacked children's mental health tsar Natasha Devon talks HERE about her work trying to advocate for children with mental health issues.

Where are the videos inspiring boys to do "feminine jobs"?

THIS interesting article reflects on the #RedrawTheBalance campaign and the ways we must expand campaigns and communications about aspiration outside of gender boxes.

Men See Themselves in Brock Turner

The case of Brock Turner raping a woman and her witness statement to the court have been reported widely. THIS ARTICLE looks at societal responses to the case.

NWG Network Seminar Feedback

We are grateful to the NWG Network for compiling feedback from the two seminars we delivered at their annual conference in April. If you'd like to read what people thought of it, you can download the feedback by CLICKING HERE. We are really pleased that 95% of participants thought the first seminar was good or excellent and 100% of participants thought the second seminar was good or excellent!

Articles About Pornographies

Porn: Our colour blind spot when it comes to racism

Read this article from "Media Diversified" about racism within pornographies by CLICKING HERE.

Porn is a Public Health Hazard

More organisations are beginning to articulate that pornography is a public health hazard, including leading US organisation Culture Reframed. The US state of Utah has also categorised pornography in this way. Read a Telegraph article about this HERE.

VIDEO: A Public Health Approach to Pornography

THIS VIDEO of Cordelia Anderson from the CESE Summit outlines what a public health approach to pornography looks like.

I Wish I'd Never Seen It

THIS ARTICLE shares Rebecca's story, a 19 year old woman who began watching pornography at 8 years old.

How Porn Makes Inequality Sexually Arousing

Robert Jensen writes for the Washington Post about pornography, read the article HERE.

The Jewish Journal: A Profile of Gail Dines

Gail Dines is a world renowned expert on pornography, THIS ARTICLE covers information about her work.

Politicians Looking at Porn

THIS ARTICLE looks at the various reasons politicians have given for being found out watching pornography.

Pornography is Cultural Violence

Julia Long argues in the Washington Post that pornography is a form of cultural violence. Read more by CLICKING HERE.

"I Wasn't Sure It Was Normal To Watch It"

New research from the NSPCC and the Children's Commissioner has revealed the extent of young people's engagement with pornography and the impact on them. You can read the report by CLICKING HERE.

Resources

Porn MD

THIS WEBPAGE lists live internet searches for pornography being done across the web.

Equaldex: A Collaborative LGBT Rights Knowledge Base

This is a resource for anyone wanting to know more about LGBT* rights globally. Access it HERE.

Boys think they're breaking the man code if they cry

THIS INTERVIEW in the The Guardian with Grayson Perry describes some of the many issues men face around masculinities, includes his 12 Steps to Becoming a Modern Man.

Celeste Barber and Self-Objectification

Australian comedian Celeste Barber's Instagram posts comedically show the ways that selfie culture encourages women and girls to objectify themselves. The images may be useful to use with young people to talk about these issues, access them HERE.

Safeguarding Me Board Game

The NWG Network have created a board game for Years 7 - 12. It can be used as a stand-alone resource to stimulate discussion and learning around key areas of child sexual exploitation, grooming, consent and online safety or in a wider learning context challenging perceptions and behaviours. Find out more by CLICKING HERE.

The Headless Women of Hollywood

THIS WEBSITE seeks to bring attention to the still standard practice of fragmenting, fetishizing and dehumanizing the images of women we see in film, TV, book covers, and advertisement. The images within it can be used to begin conversations with young people about the objectification and dehumanisation of women in media.

Websites and Resources about Pornography

THIS PDF from Cordelia Anderson details lots of organisations and others working to address pornography usage.

Lady Bits

An American artist has developed a zine about women's genitals and reproductive health. Read more about it HERE.

EU Study on the Gender Dimension of Trafficking in Human Beings

THIS STUDY has found that 96% of the victims of sexual exploitation are women and brings a much needed gendered analysis to the issues of trafficking.

Resource for Mothers Involved with Children's Services

THIS RESOURCE from the Family Rights Group is for mothers whose children are (or may be) harmed by experiencing and/ or witnessing domestic violence.

Tap That

Tap That is an app that provides a fun and interactive way for young people to learn about sexual health. Find out more HERE.

The No Make Up Selfie with a Difference

THIS VIDEO from the BBC may be useful to show to young people to start discussions about beauty norms and self esteem.

Internet Pranks and Abuse

This article and the video prank that it talks about is a useful discussion starter to challenge "banter" and pranks that could actually be a form of abuse. Read more HERE.

Welcome to the Bad Mommy Zoo

After the vilification of the mother of the child whose child strayed into the gorilla enclosure in Cincinnati Zoo, THIS CARTOON is a useful resource to think about such news stories.

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