A Call to Two Arms
We're calling men to rise.
Men with spines. Men with brave hearts. Men willing to stand together and stand up for women and children.
Because silence is not protection. And courage means nothing until we act.
Two arms. One promise. Protect today. Prevent tomorrow.
These link to independent organizations. We don't run training or volunteer programs ourselves.
The Call
No more silence. No more looking away. No more excuses for abuse.
This is a call to two arms.
One arm to Protect. One arm to Embrace. Both committed to the dignity of human life.
Every woman deserves to live free from violence.
Every child deserves to grow up safe from abuse.
And every man has a choice.
To look away.
Or to stand up.
We're not calling men out for being men. We're calling men up to become the kind of men the world needs.
Men who are strong enough to be gentle. Disciplined enough to exercise restraint. And courageous enough to act when it matters.
Men of every age, background, and ability have a role. Strength includes listening, learning, showing up, and acting responsibly.
NOT ON OUR WATCH.
The Code
A spine.
A brave heart.
A strong body.
A disciplined mind.
And brothers who have his back.
The Spine
A man of integrity stands for truth, even when it costs him.
He does not surrender his principles to fear, popularity, or pressure.
He refuses to excuse abuse, even when the person responsible is a friend, colleague, leader, or brother.
His backbone is his integrity.
The Braveheart
Courage without compassion is merely aggression.
A Braveheart acts because he cares. He respects the dignity, autonomy, and humanity of those he protects.
His strength is guided by love.
The Strong Body
Strength is a responsibility, whatever form it takes.
Caring for your health and building practical skills — like first aid — within your own abilities helps you show up for others.
A man's worth is not measured by what his body can do, or whom he can dominate. It is measured by how responsibly he uses the strength he has.
The Strong Mind
Courage demands judgment.
A prepared man learns to recognize danger, stay calm under pressure, de-escalate conflict, and seek qualified help.
He does not allow fear, anger, ego, or peer pressure to dictate his actions.
The Brotherhood
No man should have to stand for what is right alone.
We call men to build friendships grounded in truth, loyalty, courage, service, and mutual accountability.
A true brother stands beside you when doing the right thing is difficult. And a true brother never asks you to conceal wrongdoing.
A spine of steel.
A heart of love.
A brother at your side.
The Brothers in Arms Pledge
Read the pledge. If these are your commitments, choose ‘I RISE.’ Then invite five brothers to stand with you.
THE BROTHERS IN ARMS PLEDGE
I STAND FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN.
For truth, even when silence is easier. Against abuse, whoever is responsible. For the safety and dignity of women and children.
I will listen to survivors and respect their choices. I will use my strength to serve, with courage and restraint. I will stand beside my brothers—and hold myself and them accountable.
One arm to Protect. One arm to Embrace. NOT ON OUR WATCH.
A personal commitment. No account, signature, or submission required.
Our Mission
Ending abuse requires both courage in the present and commitment to the future.
We must respond to harm happening now. And we must work to prevent the next generation of violence.
01 — Protect
Support established organizations that protect vulnerable people, accompany survivors, provide professional assistance, and help children and families regain a sense of safety.
02 — Prevent
Violence prevention begins long before a crisis. Fathers, coaches, teachers, mentors, and community leaders can help boys become men who understand consent, respect, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and responsibility.
03 — Stand with Survivors
People who experience abuse deserve to be heard, respected, supported, and connected to qualified assistance. Protection begins by listening and respecting the needs and choices of the people affected.
Take Action
Don't just agree with the message. The world already has people doing extraordinary work — find them, support them, stand beside them.
6 organizations
Protect Children
An international organization of bikers working to create safer environments for children affected by abuse through emotional support, protective presence, and collaboration with established authorities.
A program of Futures Without Violence
Prevent Sexual ViolenceMentor Boys & Young MenTrain for Safe Intervention
An evidence-based violence prevention program that equips athletic coaches to teach young men healthy relationships, respect, personal responsibility, and positive bystander behavior.
Support SurvivorsPrevent Sexual Violence
A United States organization providing sexual violence support, prevention information, and resources to help survivors and the people who support them.
Global Networks & ResourcesSupport Survivors
An international directory helping people locate domestic and sexual violence support services across countries and regions worldwide.
Global Networks & ResourcesPrevent Sexual ViolenceMentor Boys & Young Men
A global network engaging men and boys in advancing gender equality, transforming harmful norms, and preventing violence.
A program of Right To Be
Train for Safe InterventionPrevent Sexual Violence
A free online guide (an article, not a course or certification) explaining five ways to respond when you witness harassment — Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct — with an emphasis on your own safety, not escalating the situation, and checking what the person being harmed wants.
These organizations operate independently. Inclusion is for informational purposes and does not imply affiliation, partnership, or endorsement. Eligibility, training, and volunteer placement are decided by each organization — review its official requirements first.
How we choose resources: we list established organizations whose purpose matches the mission on this page, linking only to their own official websites.
Start where you stand
You don't need a title. You don't need a large organization. You don't need a membership card. You can begin by taking responsibility for your own conduct and learning how to respond safely when someone needs help.
Refuse to excuse harassment, coercion, or abuse.
Complete qualified bystander intervention and safeguarding education.
Invite men you trust to commit to courage, accountability, and service.
Connect with an established protection, prevention, or survivor-support organization.
Share the call with five men who can make a difference.
Carry the Call
Think of five men you respect.
A father. A brother. A son. A friend. A coach.
Send them this call and invite them to find a mission worth standing for. A movement begins when someone decides to act.
Take the call further
A father can start a conversation.
A coach can establish a standard.
A headmaster can challenge an entire school.
A fraternity can change its culture.
A community can refuse to tolerate abuse.
"Gather five men. Have the conversation. Find an organization doing the work. Take action."
We encourage collaboration with trained local organizations — never independent patrols, security squads, or enforcement teams.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you deserve support.
If there is immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
For confidential assistance and information about available options, connect with qualified support organizations.
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It needs men
willing to stand up.
Have a spine. Have a brave heart. Have your brothers' backs.
Protect women and children. Stand against abuse.
Raise boys who become honorable men. Support those already doing the work.