16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
18/10/24
A BROAD and diverse programme of activities has been revealed in Dundee as the city once again supports one of the world’s biggest campaigns on preventing violence against women and girls.
The Dundee Violence Against Women Partnership has created a series of events which will run during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, a global campaign to inspire people to learn, reflect and act to end violence against women.
This year the centrepiece of the city’s response will be the theme Imagine if Dundee said: “No More”, with the sub-strands stand with us, learn with us and believe us.
Ann Hamilton who is the Independent Adviser on Violence Against Women to the city's Protecting People Chief Officers’ group and committees said: “While it would be great not to have to highlight the issue of violence against women and girls each year, one of the key things to help us get there is to make sure that those who have experienced it are believed and endorsed.
“That’s what 16 Days of Activism is focussed on this year in Dundee, with one of the biggest and most diverse programmes we have put on to date.
“As well as thought-provoking, energising and entertaining events for the public to enjoy or participate in, there is a detailed series of activities for professionals working in the field to enhance and extend their knowledge in areas like abusive cultural practices and understanding domestic abuse.”
The 16 Days programme will launch on Monday November 18 at the Hilltown Community Centre with the first of a number of travelling roadshows which will include an information session featuring the bystander approach, a conversation café, creative session (including banner making) and a dance workshop with Urban Moves that will include the option to take part in the finale show on December 10.
Travelling roadshows will also visit other community venues throughout the 16 Days including Kirkton, Finmill and Douglas community centres and YMCA Broughty Ferry.
On Monday November 25 WRASAC will be teaming up with the V&A for an evening of information about WRASAC and the difference it makes for survivors in Dundee and Angus. Team members will be sharing feedback and looking at how WRASAC has formed over the last 40 years.
The Reclaim the Night march takes place on Friday November 29 starting at The Steeple Church at 6.30pm with a rallying cry before returning to the venue for speeches and music.
On Friday December 6 Women’s Aid will be at Cake and Dice in Commercial Street to share more about their history in a relaxing, safe and welcoming environment. Guests can add to their local timeline spotlighting milestones for women and amplifying the voices of lived experience in Dundee..
Open to everyone throughout the 16 Days of Activism, The Lady Chapel of St Paul’s Cathedral in High Street will be available as a quiet space for reflection with resources for contemplation and support on hand.
Activities will conclude on Tuesday December 10 at Abertay University Main Lecture Theatre in Bell Street with Together We Stand: A Creative Call for Change which will see an evening filled with positive messages, hope and strength and will include Urban Moves, Pirrie Performing Arts, Tori Barclay School of Dance and MLU Squad.
Full details of this year’s programme of events in Dundee for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence can be found at: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/rhZUto3jPfMcEV1Y?ref=Link
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