The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that starts on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
16 Days - Toolkit
The National Violence Against Women Network have developed a toolkit of resources to add value to local 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaigns across Scotland. This toolkit supports a number of activities which can be progressed locally and nationally to maximise the impact of this year’s campaign (25 November – 10 December 2021).
The toolkit includes:
- Images of the National Network logo to be used on campaign materials and virtual meeting backgrounds. The logo banner images have been updated to include this year’s theme of #LightUp and the slogan #WhatWillYouDo.
- Infographics and animations on key statistics/messages relating to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and gender equality.
- A template communications schedule for social media during the 16 Days campaign.
- A template schedule for local summits on VAWG, including themes/discussion questions.
Download the toolkit here
In order to showcase the use of this toolkit and activity across Scotland, please take pictures and videos of your activity during 16 Days and send to vaw@improvementservice.org.uk
16 Days - Calendar of events
As part of 16 Days, this page will host an online calendar of events to promote and share the activity going on across the National VAW Network and any other activity relating to 16 Days in Scotland. To add your event to this calendar please contact samantha.keogh@improvementservice.org.uk
Thursday, 25 November 2021
16 Days of Action Opening Event
Location: Online, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Angus Violence Against Women Partnership are hosting an online multi-agency learning event. Guest speaker Ryan Hart will be sharing his lived experience of being a child of domestic abuse and how this impacted his upbringing and his family. Ryan and his brother Luke raise awareness of domestic abuse after their father murdered their mother and sister. More information on their journey can be found on their website.
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for 16 Days of Action Launch Event
Awareness Raising Webinar: Domestic Abuse & BME Women
Location: Online, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Awareness raising training for any practitioner or interested individual. Organised by Shakti Women’s Aid.
Register for Domestic Abuse & BME Women
GBV Research Forum Online Seminar, hosted by the University of Glasgow
Location: Online, 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Women’s experiences of victim blame from agencies – Amy Beddows, London Metropolitan University
Register for the GBV Research Forum Online Seminar
Dumfries & Galloway Leaders’ Event
Location: Online, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
This event will be delivered in partnership with IS. Improvement Service and will aim to identify multi-partnership priorities to jointly tackle the extensive impact of Violence Against Women and Girls.
Art/History & Violence against Women
Location: Online, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
A Contemporary Art and Art Historical perspective of violence against women, presented by In-GEAR at DJCAD, University of Dundee
Register for Art/History & Violence against Women
Reclaim the Night March – Launch Event
Location: Dundee, 6.15pm
March led by WRASAC, meeting at City Square, outside Caird Hall, Dundee.
White Ribbon Event
Location: Glasgow Central Station
Light Up - Dumfries & Galloway
The Council HQ on English St, the Oasis Youth Centre and the Youth Enquire Service will light up green, white and purple to mark the 16 Days Campaign.
Friday, 26 November 2021
White Ribbon Status Campaign in Angus
Location: Online, 10.00am - 11.00am
This multi-agency learning session will be ideal for any male who wants to pledge towards ending GBV in Angus or anyone who wants to hear more about the campaign.
Register for White Ribbon Status Campaign in Angus
Perth & Kinross VAWP Official Launch
Location: Perth Concert Hall, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Featuring John Swinney MSP
Register for Perth & Kinross VAWP Official Launch
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre. An update: Brexit the EU Settlement Scheme and women living with abuse
Location: Online, 11.00am - 12.00pm
This short, informational webinar is designed for violence against women organisations and support workers in the UK. The webinar will feature practical case studies and a Q&A with speakers from the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre and Citizens Advice Scotland.
Register for An update: Brexit the EU Settlement Scheme and women living with abuse
Awareness Raising Webinar: BME, LGBT+ & Domestic Abuse
Location: Online, 11.00am - 12.30pm
Awareness raising training for any practitioner or interested individual. Organised by Shakti Women’s Aid.
Saturday, 27 November 2021
Feminist Song Writing Workshop – Be Charlotte (In Person)
Location: Generator Project, Dundee, 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Learn how to write feminist songs with local Dundee singer IAMBECHARLOTTE.
Register for the Feminist Song Writing Workshop
Police Information Stall
Location: Throughout East Lothian and Midlothian
There will be a number of police stalls located throughout East Lothian and Midlothian from today until the end of 16 Days. If you are interested, please contact Alannah.Juchniewicz@scotland.pnn.police.uk or Michele.Lindsay@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Monday, 29 November 2021
Building Moral Rebels to Prevent Violence
Location: Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre, 10.00am - 1.00pm
This event showcases the 'Bystander Moment' by Jackson Katz.
Register for Building Moral Rebels to Prevent Violence
Good Practice in Domestic Abuse and Safe & Together Principles
Location: Online, 10.00am - 11.30am
Multi-agency learning event held by Angus Violence Against Women Partnership
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for Good Practice in Domestic Abuse and Safe & Together Principles
Equally Safe at School
Location: Online, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Equally Safe at School has been developed by Rape Crisis Scotland to support and guide secondary schools through a process of embedding a set of holistic measures to prevent gender-based violence. Hosted by the Angus Violence Against Women Partnership.
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for Equally Safe at School
‘The Accused’ Film Showing and Discussion
Location: The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy, 6:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Commercial Sexual Exploitation in South Lanarkshire #Whatwillyoudo?
Location: Online, 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Speakers from a variety of organisations looking at how we can support women involved in selling or exchanging sex in South Lanarkshire and will provide space for you to reflect on what you can do as an individual or organisationally to improve how we work with women.
Register for Commercial Sexual Exploitation in South Lanarkshire
Mental Health and GBV
Location: Online, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Errin Mathieson and WRASAC Dundee talk about recognising the signs of poor mental health, how to approach people sensitively about mental health, and how to reduce the stigma surrounding it. Linking specifically to gender-based violence.
Register for Mental Health and GBV
Women's Support Project: Dying to Divorce (15) – Screening
Location: Glasgow Film Theatre, 5.45pm
Filmed over five years, Dying To Divorce takes viewers into the heart of Turkey’s gender-based violence crisis and the recent political events that have severely eroded democratic freedoms. Through intimately shot personal stories, the film gives a unique perspective on the struggle to be an independent woman in modern Turkey.
The screening will be followed by a panel and audience discussion. The event is organised in collaboration with the Women’s Support Project.
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
VAW Summit
Dundee Partnership
White Ribbon Talk, Documentary Screening and Discussion
Location: Dumfries & Galloway, 10:30am-12:30pm
Register for White Ribbon Talk, Documentary Screening and Discussion
Thursday, 2 December 2021
White Ribbon Status Campaign in Angus
Location: Online, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
This multi-agency learning session will be ideal for any male who wants to pledge towards ending GBV in Angus or anyone who wants to hear more about the campaign.
Register for White Ribbon Status Campaign in Angus
Right to Ask – Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS)
Location: Online, 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Did you know that people in Scotland have the right to ask about the background of their partner or of someone they are seeing if they think the person has been abusive in the past?
Learn more about the Right to Ask in this interactive session that will be delivered in partnership with Police Scotland. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
Register for Right to Ask – Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland
Reclaim the Night March
Location: Civic Hall, Perth, 6.00pm - 7:30pm
EAC VAWP Online Conference
Location: Online
Various speakers, including an ‘Ask the Police’ section by PS Markin.
Friday, 3 December 2021
‘The Accused’ Film Showing and Discussion
Location: The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy, 6:30pm - 8.00pm
Register for ‘The Accused’ Film Showing and Discussion (Aberfeldy)
Saturday, 4 December 2021
Creative Art/GBV Talk by Hayley Whelan (In Person)
Location: Generator Project, Dundee, 3.30pm - 6.30pm
Creative artwork from Hayley Whelan surrounding the safety of women in our streets and GBV.
Monday, 6 December 2021
Seminar - People Trafficking: A Local Problem
Location: Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Register for People Trafficking: A Local Problem
Launch of EmilyTest's gender-based violence (GBV) Charter for universities and colleges
Location: Online, 11.00am - 12.30pm
Students, university and college staff, GBV campaigners, charity sector professionals, and the public are invited to attend a presentation of the new Charter and take part in a Q&A.
Register for Launch of EmilyTest's gender-based violence (GBV) Charter for universities and colleges
The Role of the Domestic Abuse Liaison Officer
Location: Online, 11.00am - 11.30 am
Angus Violence Against Women Partnership and Police Scotland
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for The Role of the Domestic Abuse Liaison Officer
Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland
Location: Online, 11.30am - 12.00pm
Angus Violence Against Women Partnership and Police Scotland.
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland
The Role of the Sexual Offences Liaison Officer
Location: Online, 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Angus Violence Against Women Partnership and Police Scotland.
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for The Role of the Sexual Offences Liaison Officer
White Ribbon Status Campaign in Angus
Location: Online, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
This multi-agency learning session will be ideal for any male who wants to pledge towards ending GBV in Angus or anyone who wants to hear more about the campaign.
Register for White Ribbon Status Campaign in Angus
Keys To A Safer Future/Unlock Our Fists (WRASAC)
Location: V&A, Dundee, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Write a message on a tag and tie it with a key to the waterfront fencing.
Tuesday, 7 December 2021
Q&A with Chair and Lead Officer of Angus Violence Against Women Partnership
Location: Online, 11.30am - 12.30pm
Hosted by Ewen West (Independent Chair) and Niki McNamee (Lead Officer)
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for Q&A with Chair and Lead Officer of Angus Violence Against Women Partnership
Good Practice in Domestic Abuse and Safe & Together Principles
Location: Online, 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Multi-agency learning event held by Angus Violence Against Women Partnership
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for Good Practice in Domestic Abuse and Safe & Together Principles
Reclaim the Night Walk - Irvine
Location: Bridgegate, Irvine
Bridgegate to Harbour Art Centre, ending with the Chairman for the White Ribbon Campaign delivering a speech.
Reclaim the Night Walk - Ayr
Location: Ayr Academy, 6.00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre: Forced marriage and the rights of women in Scotland
Location: Online, 11.00am - 1.00pm
This informational webinar is designed for violence against women organisations and support workers in Scotland. It will be useful for third sector staff and volunteers, community based organisations and anyone
Register for Forced marriage and the rights of women in Scotland
An Audience with Kirsty and Jordan
Location: Online, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
A conversation about Children and Families; Justice; Domestic Abuse; Partnerships; and Professional Journeys.
Hosted by Angus Violence Against Women Partnership
Please note: currently only open to multi-agency professionals in Angus
Register for An Audience with Kirsty and Jordan
Young People’s Songwriting Competition and Concert
Location: Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries, DG1 1LW, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
To enter, please email your song to youth.work@dumgal.gov.uk with a brief description about the song and yourself. Deadline for entries: 6 December
Thursday, 9 December 2021
GBV Research Forum Online Seminar, hosted by the University of Glasgow
Location: Online, 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Post-separation economic power and control – Jenn Glinski, University of Glasgow
Register for the GBV Research Forum Online Seminar
Outdoor Art at Baxter Park by Jo Craig
Location: Baxter Park, Dundee, 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Come and create a spectacular outdoor art piece made with glow in the dark paint - silhouette of woman. You will be invited back to see this poignant piece illuminated after dark.
Register for Outdoor Art at Baxter Park
Dumfries & Galloway Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Online Open Evening for Professionals and Interested Community Members
Location: Online, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
The event will bring together staff, board members and volunteers from the organisation to talk more about the work they do and the support they offer region-wide, both to survivors of sexual violence and to local organisations.
Register for Dumfries & Galloway Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Online Open Evening
Friday, 10 December 2021
National Summit - Violence Against Women: The Shadow Pandemic
Location: Online, 10.00am - 12.30pm
COSLA, Improvement Service, Public Health Scotland, Scottish Government, Police Scotland.
Concluding the calendar of events taking place across Scotland this year to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this event aims to:
- Share and amplify key learning that has arisen throughout the Covid-19 pandemic on collective progress, opportunities and challenges experienced by organisations working to improve outcomes for women, children and young people affected by gender-based violence;
- Strengthen commitment amongst senior leaders and decision-makers to support the development and implementation of the next phase of Equally Safe: Scotland’s Strategy to Prevent and Eradicate Violence Against Women and Girls; and
- Identify and agree tangible actions that we can take individually and collectively to deliver a joined-up, cross-policy response to tackling gender-based violence, that ensures all women, children and young people in Scotland are equally safe.
Register for Violence Against Women: The Shadow Pandemic
Light Up With Us
Location: In your own home/community/workplace, 6.30pm
Light your candle/shine your torch/display your poster. Share this on social media with the hashtags #whatwillyoudo and #lightupwithus
Light Up The City
Location: Dundee City Centre, 6:30pm
DVAWP will be turning some Dundee landmarks orange, purple and green to raise awareness of gender- based violence. Come along and see, take photos and share to social media with the hashtags #whatwillyoudo and #lightupwithus
Dance With Us
Location: V&A, Dundee, 6.00pm
To coincide with the light up of the city, DVAWP will be performing a dance event outside the V&A, Dundee.