MY THANKS TO THE CARNIVAL OF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
BLACKLOOKS did a great job. Carnivals are a lot of work and those who do them are to be applauded. This one included a lot of important posts about gender violence across the globe.

Blacklook's included some terrific posts (including mine) so go give it a read and pass it on and raise awareness!

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