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Working to end sexual violence against women

Teen Girls and Relationships: I deserve respect!

 

On a Date or in Relationship…

 

I have the right to trust myself above all others.

I have the right to decent treatment from ANYONE I date.

I have the right to refuse to date anyone.

I have the right to be safe.

I have the right to be assertive.

I have the right to pay my own way.

I have the right to disagree with my date.

I have the right to have my limits and values respected.

I have the right to have intimacy that I enjoy and consent to.

I have the right to refuse sex or any other kind of physical intimacy.

I have the right to say “NO”.

I have the right to be happy with myself, with or without a partner.

I have the right to ask questions.

I have the right to have friends and space aside from my boyfriend/girlfriend.

I have the right to leave any situation where my instincts tell me to do so.

I have the right to be loved.

I have the right to be cared for.

I have the right to feel good about myself.

I have the right to get angry when my rights are violated.

I have the right to end a relationship.

 

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