Unite for Change is proud to announce that the No Women Left Behind Campaign is now part of our educational initiatives. We are privileged to be able to give this incredible program a home within Unite for Change and honored to have the opportunity to continue to spread the message of courage and sisterhood that was inspired by four young women. Unite for Change will work with new and existing No Woman Left Behind chapters across the country to share the message that we can all make a difference and that no woman should ever be left behind.

Starting in 2010 we will introduce new bystander intervention curriculum for high school and college, offer new merchandise, create innovative free resources and provide educational programs as well as additional support for new and existing campus chapters. Please check back often for exciting news and updates.

The Campaign is Simple

If you are at a social gathering and you see someone intoxicated or passed out from alcohol consumption, it is your responsibility to step in. Approximately 85% of sexual assaults involve alcohol, and often other people were present who may have been able to intervene before the assault occurred. No Woman Left Behind was established to educate communities about sexual assault and to create a culture that does not wait for someone else to take action.

History

The idea for No Woman Left Behind came from students at Sacramento State University in the summer of 2007 after reading about the De Anza college rape case. Several members of the De Anza college baseball team allegedly assaulted a young girl at a party. No one at the party of over 50 people offered to help until three women from the De Anza soccer team intervened, fought off the players, and brought the girl to the hospital for treatment. Later, one woman at the party told a reporter that she saw ten people cheering baseball players who were engaging in sex with the girl. She did not interfere because "I didn't think of it as a rape situation."

No Woman Left Behind was inspired by Lauren Bryeans, April Grolle and Lauren Chief Elk, members of the women's soccer team at De Anza College in Cupertino, California. We would also like to acknowledge the survivor of the sexual assault. Her courage is truly inspiring. Her strength, as well as the strength of all sexual assault survivors is remarkable.

Chapters

• Indiana State University
• Oregon State University
• Sacramento State University

For information about promotional materials or starting a chapter in your community, contact us at info@uniteforchange.com.