<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Use Your Ears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use Your Ears]]></description><link>https://www.useyourears.nl/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:01:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.useyourears.nl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Make an Ear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you for considering contributing to Use Your Ears. Use Your Ears is a public art project that uses handmade textile ears as symbols of listening, responsibility, and collective action. The project began as a response to violence against women, but its ambition is larger than awareness alone. It asks a simple question: What would it look like if we truly listened? Over the coming months, hundreds of handmade ears have appeared throughout Amsterdam. Some hang from poles, some from fences,...]]></description><link>https://www.useyourears.nl/post/make-an-ear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d228a4335688184486bde</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:51:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eec3d_5112aaf415274a56b0be71def2cdc9ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea van der Kuil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Awareness: Combatting Gender-Based Violence Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across the globe, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status. It manifests in various forms, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and its impact can be devastating. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of raising awareness about gender-based violence, the role of communities in combatting it, and practical steps we can take to create a safer environment for everyone. Understanding...]]></description><link>https://www.useyourears.nl/post/raising-awareness-combatting-gender-based-violence-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998738cf63bd550f09ef7d1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:45:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eec3d_5112aaf415274a56b0be71def2cdc9ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea van der Kuil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preventing Gender-Based Violence: A Community Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and communities worldwide. It transcends cultural, economic, and geographical boundaries, impacting the lives of millions. The statistics are alarming: according to the World Health Organization, about one in three women globally has experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. This reality calls for urgent action, and a community-based approach can be a powerful tool in preventing GBV. In this blog post,...]]></description><link>https://www.useyourears.nl/post/preventing-gender-based-violence-a-community-approach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998738bd0665d05ef538dc4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:45:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eec3d_9b560a6ea41145fa93481ab0e476cb0f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea van der Kuil</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use Your Ears | toolkit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making a change in the epidemic of violence against women can feel like an impossible and daunting task if you think about it for too long. Where do we start? And how do we make a change in something that is a product of a greater system of being. This toolkit is a means to not just understanding why gender-based violence exists, but also offering small, physical things you can do on the daily in a move towards a world with less of it existing. A peaceful garden symbolizing healing and...]]></description><link>https://www.useyourears.nl/post/empowering-survivors-resources-for-healing-and-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699873819183e7d0019169bc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:45:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eec3d_9255614b04bc48058c0375aa2e6a7ebe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea van der Kuil</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>