Welcome to the
Paint the City
Purple Campaign™
Global Website!
Together, we can paint a world where everyone feels safe and respected.
Paint the City Purple Campaign™
Our Mission
At the heart of the PTCP Global Initiative is a mission: to unite communities around the world in the fight against domestic and gender-based violence.
GET TO KNOW US
Greetings, Powerful Women and Allies
I’m thrilled to welcome you to our Paint The City Purple Campaign™ (PTCP) global platform —a space built with you in mind. Through this site, we are uniting as a global family, standing strong in our shared commitment to ending gender-based violence and empowering individuals everywhere to create safe, supportive communities.
Whether you are a long-time advocate or new to the cause, know that your presence here is powerful and valued. My journey to founding PTCP was born from a deep-seated purpose to create change, uplift others, and, ultimately, to remind each of us of the strength we carry.
“Together, we are rewriting stories, breaking cycles, and amplifying voices that need to be heard”.
Here, you’ll find resources, opportunities to get involved, and ways to honor the legacies of those we’ve lost.
Visit our Purple Legacy Remembrance Page to share stories, connect with others, and celebrate the lives and strength of loved ones.
I invite you to explore this website, discover new ways to participate, and engage with the PTCP community across the globe. Together, we are stronger, and together, we are painting the world purple—one step, one voice, one act of courage at a time.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. I am beyond grateful for your support, commitment, and belief in a brighter, safer future for all.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Portia Shipman
Founder, Paint the City Purple Campaign™
PREVALENCE AND IMPACT of gbv
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue affecting individuals and societies worldwide. Below is an overview of its global impact across various demographics and sectors. These statistics underscore the extensive and multifaceted impact of gender-based violence globally, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive interventions to address and mitigate its effects.
to Women and Girls
Approximately one in three women globally have experienced physical and/or
sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime.
to Adolescent Girls
Nearly 24% of adolescent girls aged 15–19 who have been in relationships have
experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner.
to Childrens
Globally, up to 1 billion children aged 2–17 years have experienced physical, sexual, or
emotional violence or neglect in the past year.
MORTALITY
Femicide: In 2022, around 48,800 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members, equating to more than five women or girls every hour.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Global Cost: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global cost of violence against women and girls was estimated at approximately US$1.5 trillion, about 2% of the global domestic product.
GEOGRAPHICAL REACH
Global Scope: Gender-based violence affects individuals in every country, across all segments of society.
