The BC Lions are speaking out against sexual abuse.

Called 害羞草研究所淏e More Than A Bystander,害羞草研究所� the initiative aims to increase understanding and awareness about sexual violence provincewide.

害羞草研究所�(It害羞草研究所檚) not only to spread awareness but to promote the men to step up and change our conversation,害羞草研究所� said Lions fullback Rolly Lumbala.

害羞草研究所淐an you think of three women in your life that you love and care for? The stats are one in three will be sexually assaulted,害羞草研究所� he said.

Kelowna Secondary School students, the KSS football team, and college students listened as players Eric Fraser and Lumbala spoke about defining and preventing sexual assault at the Okanagan College, Feb. 22.

害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 to use our platform for something good,害羞草研究所� said Lumbala.

Every six days a woman is murdered in Canada, said executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society Michelle Novakowski.

The project is between EVA BC and the BC Lions.

For more information on the initiative visit the .

The BC Lions are giving presentations in Vernon and Coldstream tomorrow.

To read more on the Lions害羞草研究所� project see Friday害羞草研究所檚 edition of the Capital News.