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The animation responding to soaring levels of Domestic Abuse during COVID-19
Bristol-based animation firm, Studio Giggle, has created a new film in collaboration with Sistas In Strength (SiS) on the rising levels of domestic abuse over the pandemic.
The film tells the story of a woman feeling trapped and alone in a world of psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse with the important message: help is always available.
Account3, a community-based support organisation in Tower Hamlets, London, is aiming to support women’s economic independence and personal development. The organisation held a 12-week leadership course for women in the community on feminist leadership values, networking, negotiations, building personal confidence.
The inspiration for the animation came from a group session, where women shared their own stories of domestic abuse. The combined personal stories and growth in reports of domestic abuse during the pandemic saw the decision to work on an animation that highlighted the issues that many women recognised.
This animation video was created to reach out to all women in solidarity, with the intention to share a message of hope, encouragement, freedom, and raised awareness.
“It is so important that women have space to come together as knowledge holders and change-makers. We need local organisations such as Account3 with the deep commitment to providing space which supports women’s leadership, creativity and resistance,” said Marai Larasi MBE, Community Organiser.
“I am incredibly proud of this amazing group of Tower Hamlets women. Thank you for choosing to develop this animation, which not only raises awareness of domestic violence but deliberately centres Black/Global Majority women. In solidarity.”
To view the SiS animation on YouTube, click here.
SiS animation with Bangla subtitles, click here.
SiS animation with Somali Subtitles, click here.
If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, contact the 24/7 National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 257.
Main photo: Studio Giggle
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