A Call to Two Arms
A Call to Two Arms invites men around the world to help prevent abuse, stand with survivors, and protect the safety and dignity of women and children.
It starts with our own behavior: respecting boundaries, accepting ‘no’ without pressure, listening when we have caused hurt, and taking responsibility for change. It means challenging excuses for abuse and learning to support others safely.
Men of every age, background, and ability have a role.
One arm to Protect. One arm to Embrace.
The Brothers in Arms Pledge
Read the pledge. If these are your commitments, choose ‘I RISE.’ Then invite three 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.
Choose the region you identify with. Oceania includes Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
No account, name, or email needed. Choosing I RISE adds one pledge to the campaign total. How pledges are recorded
Every commitment matters. I RISE is how WE RISE.
Learn how to respond safely. Support survivors. Help prevent abuse in your family, friendships, workplace, or community.
Find information and established organizations. Available services and opportunities vary by country.
A personal message about why this matters to me—and why I’m asking you to stand with me.
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I’m Michael, I’m a father, and I created A Call to Two Arms because I’m like you—tired of hearing all the stories of violence against women and children. I wanted to give men globally a simple place to begin, with a commitment we can actually live by. One arm to Protect. One arm to Embrace. To me, to be a man means having the courage to protect, to stand up against abuse; the compassion to listen; and the honesty to look at our own behavior first. We can respect boundaries, take responsibility when we cause hurt, and help the next generation do better than we have. That’s what the Brothers in Arms Pledge asks of us. Read it. If these are your commitments, choose ‘I RISE.’ Invite three brothers to stand with you, and have one conversation this week. I RISE is how WE RISE.