Change the Ref

Yesterday we joined Stop Handgun Violence, Louis D. Brown Peace Institute and other GVP partners for an incredible Change the Ref event at Boston City Hall. This event, led by Patricia and Manuel Oliver, the parents of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, was a powerful call to action against gun violence in America. It also marked the opening of The Gun Violence Memorial Project in Boston, which features remembrance objects of victims, including Joaquin and Boston-area community members whose loved ones contributed objects at Peace Institute collection events over the summer. The Gun Violence Memorial Project is open now though the end of January 2025 at three locations throughout Boston - Boston City Hall, Institute of Contemporary Art Boston in Seaport, and the MASS Design Group Office in South End

As the world watches the pursuit of glory in Paris, our youth are running a different kind of race. It’s time to outrun #gunviolence and sprint toward change. Stand with us in the marathon for change! #paris2024

[42of100] ✨ Patricia Padauy-Oliver is a passionate activist and co-founder of Change the Ref dedicated to combating gun violence and advocating for common-sense gun reform. Motivated by youth movements and other organizations, she uses her platform to raise awareness about mass shootings and inspire change. 🔫🛡️ Patricia's advocacy is deeply personal; she lost her son Joaquin in a school shooting, which drives her relentless pursuit of justice and reform. Central to their mission is reducing the NRA's influence, exposing its lobbying practices, and fostering healing solutions for victims, survivors, and families affected by gun violence. 💔🌟 She emphasizes the pivotal role of women in driving legislative change through voting and active participation. ✊♀️ Patricia firmly believes in the collective power of women to make a meaningful difference in shaping policy and societal attitudes towards gun safety. Through her leadership and activism, Patricia empowers people to engage actively in advocacy, ensuring that no parent has to endure the heartbreak of losing a child to gun violence. 👩👦🔧💛 Learn More: 🔗 Change The Ref https://changetheref.org All Social Channels @changetheref X: @PatriciaPadauy Instagram: @PatriciaPadauy Facebook: @PatriciaPadauy-Oliver ______________________________________________ Nominate a woman who is making a difference. https://lnkd.in/gn4gCFF5 ✍ 6 is a purpose-driven communications agency dedicated to bringing to light and advancing initiatives that champion women’s causes. Too often, only a select few women are celebrated for their achievements, when important work is being done behind the scenes by women from all walks of life and of all ages to make the world a better place. #100under100 #CommonSenseGunLaws #EndGunViolence #MomsDemandAction #WomenforChange #InspirationalWomen #CelebrateWomen

New worldwide campaign for Change the Ref. Are you an American? You can help save our children by supporting gun safety laws. Take action and talk to your representative now! Learn more at www.changetheref.org

Short Film Released Ahead of Columbine Anniversary Links Causes of Death for Children: Cancer and Gun Violence

From the director of Narcos (José Padilha) comes American Cancer Story. According to the CDC, cancer is the number 3 killer of children in America, while #gunviolence is the number one. Together we can help our children survive cancer. Together we can save our children from gun violence.  #americancancerstory

Between 2015 and 2022, the presence of firearms in homes underscored a grave risk, with children 17 and under unintentionally causing at least 2,802 shootings. These tragic incidents resulted in 1,083 deaths and 1,815 injuries, predominantly affecting children. Alarmingly, during the same period, at least 895 toddlers and preschoolers found and accidentally discharged firearms, leading to self-inflicted or other injuries. This data highlights the critical dangers associated with keeping guns in the home, especially around young children. #endgunviolence #supportethanslaw #keepkidssafe

A propósito del 6to aniversario del tiroteo de Parkland, Patricia Padauy-Oliver habla con Univision sobre la inacción de los políticos electos, y sobre cómo la sociedad puede ayudar a través de la Inteligencia Artificial. Más información en la bio.

Introducing The Shotline, a platform where the voices of victims killed by gun violence have been brought back using AI technology. Now those voices can call our representatives  again and again in hopes of changing our gun laws. Visit  theshotline.org to send a call.

Another incredible year at Festival Internacional El Ojo de Iberoamérica! Congrats to our team for bringing home 4 Gold, 9 Silver and 2 Bronze for Change the Ref, PepsiCo and Coors Light, and to top it off another U.S. Agency of the Year title and Best U.S. Idea for Ballots Against Bullets - Survivors. I'm also very humbled to be named Best U.S. Creative for another year, which is an incredible reflection and recognition of the alma team’s rigor in craft and creativity. Thank you to all the judges and the organizers at El Ojo for these honors, and a big thank you and congrats to Daniel Corrêa and Virgilio Flores for representing the agency at this year's festival, and helping lead us to these recognitions.