Content warning: Sexual assault
The rates of sexual violence are increasing every year, especially during states of emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many times, a number of these unfortunate incidences are unreported.
Content warning: Sexual assault IGNITE has selected the co-founders of SafeBAE as Leaders on Fire for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021: Daisy Coleman, Charlie Coleman, Ella Fairon, Jada Smith and Shael Norris.
Content warning: Sexual assault Everyone should know the name Amanda Nguyen. Entrepreneur, activist, CEO, policy author and advocate, and general BOSS, Nguyen turned a personal experience into a fight for the rights of sexual assault survivors across America. IGNITE has selected Nguyen as a Leader on Fire for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021 for her leadership of RISE and her work on the Sexual Assault Bill of Rights.
Content warning: Sexual assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Join IGNITE as we shatter the silence by featuring individuals who are tirelessly working to end sexual assault and support survivors.
Content warning: Sexual assault
Content warning: Sexual assault Maya Siegel (she/her/hers) is a 20-year-old entrepreneur, strategist, and activist. IGNITE has selected Maya as a Leader on Fire for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021 for her leadership of Space to Speak.
Content warning: Sexual assault Kenyora Parham, MSW is the Executive Director of End Rape on Campus. IGNITE has selected Kenyora as a Leader on Fire for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021 for her leadership of End Rape on Campus (EROC).
Content warning: Sexual assault If you are in immediate need of support, call the National Sexual Assault Helpline. They accept phone calls 24 hours a day at 1-800-656-4673.
Letitia “Tish” James, the first woman elected as New York’s Attorney General and the first woman of color to serve a statewide NY office, is a passionate public servant presently paving the way for future generations of women leaders.
At twenty years old, Deja Foxx is not afraid to advocate for reproductive health, educational reform, and protecting Title X. She’s making herstory today as a young woman trailblazer who is not afraid to use her voice and fight for her rights.