Week Without Violence

Each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, YWCA USA leads Week Without Violence (WWV), a national campaign that raises awareness and advances solutions to end gender-based violence. In partnership with Women Against Abusive Relationships (WAAR), YWCA GP will be hosting virtual and in-person WWV events.

Podcast Challenge

Listen and learn with educational podcasts.

Monday 10/19 - What are some myths about teen dating abuse?

Tuesday 10/20 - What if my partner needs to approve my social media posts?

Thursday 10/22 - [coming soon]

Friday 10/23 - [coming soon]

Social Media Challenge

Monday 10/19 - Kickoff

To mark the first day of the 2026 Week Without Violence, visit YWCA GP’s social media pages and share our WWV post with your network.

Tuesday 10/20 - Wear Persimmon (Orange) Day

Show your commitment to helping us end gender-based violence by wearing YWCA’s signature color, persimmon (orange). Share a photo of yourself wearing persimmon on social media and ask your network to join the Week Without Violence. Make sure to tag us in the post!

Thursday 10/22 - Organization Resource Highlight Day

Visit a domestic violence website. Post a website resource on your social pages and tag us.

Recognize, Respond, Refer: RISING TOGETHER

Centering Young Voices to End Gender-Based Violence

A free service-provider and employer training for HR staff, supervisors, and program staff on recognizing signs of abuse and responding with care. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, October 21

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

6907 Frankstown Avenue,

Pittsburgh, PA 15208

[Registration link coming soon]