Stop Asian HateWe are dying to be heard

In response to an increase in sexual and domestic violence during COVID-19, Rise partnered with local businesses to post flyers in storefronts, bathroom stalls, and community boards with information about rights and resources available to survivors. These businesses are known as Survivor Safe Havens for their willingness to support survivors and they are in more than 23 states across the U.S. with an estimated reach of 55 million people.

A 2022 report stated that 74% of AAPI women report experiencing discrimination, 38% report experiencing sexual harassment, and 12% report experiencing gender and/or race-based violence. To combat this, Rise aims to establish at least one Survivor Safe Haven in all 50+ Chinatowns in the United States by 2028. Since this was announced in May, Survivor Safe Havens have been established in 5 cities with significant AAPI populations. Local establishments are at the heart of Chinatown and are lifelines for the AAPI community. Cultural spaces have much potential for the prevention of sexual violence. By meeting survivors where they are, we return autonomy to survivors and prevent sexual violence throughout these underserved communities. Each business that becomes a Survivor Safe Haven joins our promise of condemning sexual violence and moving toward safer communities.