16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign calling for an end to gender-based violence. It runs every year from the 25^th of November to the 10^th of December. Gender-based violence affects people of all genders and identities, and it impacts students too - whether that's in relationships, on nights out or in friendship groups. Many students aren’t always sure what counts as gender-based violence or where to get help, which is why raising awareness matters.

Over these 16 days, we'll be sharing resources, highlighting support services, and encouraging everyone to learn how they can help end gender-based violence on campus and beyond. Follow along and join us in taking action!

Events:

• Friday 21st November – UWS Women’s Group Reflection night with movies and banner making for the Fight for the Night March in Glasgow.

• Thursday 20th November – South Lanarkshire Rape Crisis is in Lanarkshire Campus promoting the Reclaim the Night March in Hamilton and raising awareness around gender based violence.

• Monday 24th November – Placard and banner making by Socialist Students

• Tuesday 25th November – Reclaim the Night March (Organised by Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre) – Meeting at 6pm St. Johns Church of Scotland, 10-14 Duke Street, Hamilton ML3 7DT "Let's unite to raise awareness about violence against women and demand safer streets for all. Music, banners and dogs all welcome!"

• Thursday 27th November – Fight for the Night March – organised jointly by Strathclyde Student’s Union, Glasgow University Students Associations and Glasgow City College Students’ Association. "We're marching together during 16 Days of Activism to demand action to make our streets safer and show solidarity with survivors of gender-based violence."
  • Meeting: 6:00 pm - Gather at the Eldon Street entrance to Kelvingrove Park for march off at 6.30pm. We will march to Strathclyde University Students Union, where there will be refreshments.

• Tuesday 2nd December at 2pm: South Ayrshire Women’s Aid – Online Training session on Gender-Based Violence – Details to be confirmed.

• Tuesday 2nd December: Gender Based Violence Awareness Stalls and activities – Paisley Hub 12pm – 2pm.