Calling all CSA survivors and allies WEAR & SHARE ZEBRA ON FRIDAY, 31st JANUARY 2025. Bring an end to stigma, bear witness to the scale and impact of child sexual abuse, stand alongside survivors in solidarity and celebrate our collective survival. There are an estimated 11 million adult CSA survivors in the UK* and we are a devastatingly ever growing community with 15% of girls and 5% of boys** growing up experiencing child sexual abuse. Across the globe, up to 35% of girls and 21% of boys experience sexual violence before their 18th birthday. Child sexual abuse has devastating social, physical and emotional impacts. Stigma and taboo make it hard for us to access support or develop a sense of connection and belonging. CSA is never a child’s fault, we didn’t do anything wrong and we deserve to live free of shame and guilt. International Zebra Day CSA boldly reclaims innocence, community and pride in our survival. How you can support the campaign:
Join Us for the DAZZLE OF ZEBRAS Zebra Day CSA Online Event Date & Time: 31st January, 6-8pm (UK time) Location: Zoom (link will be sent via email the day before and on the day) You can expect a safe and supportive space, accessibility & wellbeing support Event Schedule
Why zebras?
Spread the word If you feel safe to please help us spread the word - everyone can join in to stand in solidarity with the CSA survivor community - talk to your friends and colleagues and tell them how to get involved by wearing and sharing zebra. Remember
Watch the video 'Why zebras'? Sources:
* Radford, L. et al (2011) Child abuse and neglect in the UK today NSPCC ** The Report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), 2022.
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