16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
A programme of events will run throughout Forth Valley to show support and raise awareness to the range of resources available for those who need them.
16 days of Activism against gender-based violence is a global campaign calling for an end to violence against women and girls. Launched in 1991, the campaign runs every year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
As well as raising awareness, the 16 Days campaign gives an opportunity for individuals and groups to get involved, share knowledge, and create ways to achieve equality and respect for everyone, regardless of their gender.
Contact linda.gilliland@falkirk.gov.uk or IlseSanchez.Posso@falkirk.gov.uk for more information on any of the events .
Events taking place across the Falkirk Council area
Friday, 25 November
- 10am-2pm Committed to Ending Abuse drop-in session, Falkirk Library
- 1:30pm Official Launch: 16 Days of Activism, Forth Valley College
- 3:30pm Reclaim the Night – Walk to the Kelpies (leaving from Forth Valley College, can also join at Helix playpark at 4pm)
- 4:30pm ‘She Said’ at The Hippodrome, Bo’ness
Saturday, 26 November
- 2:30pm ‘She Said’ at The Hippodrome, Bo’ness
Sunday, 27 November
- 4:30 & 7:30pm ‘She Said’ at The Hippodrome, Bo’ness
Monday, 28 November
- 10am-2pm Committed to Ending Abuse drop-in session, Falkirk Library
- 11am ‘She Said’ at The Hippodrome, Bo’ness
Tuesday, 29 November
- 10am-12noon NHS FV – The Meadows drop-in session, Falkirk Library
- 1-3pm NHS FV – The Meadows drop-in session, Larbert Library
Wednesday, 30 November
- 10am-2pm Committed to Ending Abuse drop-in session, Meadowbank Library
- 7:30pm ‘She Said’ at The Hippodrome, Bo’ness
Thursday, 1 December
- 8pm ‘She Said’ at The Hippodrome, Bo’ness
Friday, 2 December
- 10am-2pm Committed to Ending Abuse drop-in session, Grangemouth Library
- 11am Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland, Larbert Library. Email IlseSanchez.Posso@falkirk.gov.uk to register
Monday, 5 December
- 10am-1:30pm Shakti Women’s Aid info session, Falkirk Library
- 10am-2:00pm Hourglass: Safer ageing, stopping abuse information session, Larbert Library
Tuesday, 6 December
- 10am-1pm Central Advocacy Partners drop-in session, Falkirk Library
- 10am-1:30pm Shakti Women’s Aid info session, Grangemouth Library
- 10am-2pm Committed to Ending Abuse drop-in session, Denny Library
- 11am-4pm Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre Open Day
Wednesday, 7 December
Thursday, 8 December
- 10am-1:30pm Shakti Women’s Aid info session, Denny Library
- 10am-2pm Committed to Ending Abuse drop-in session, Falkirk Library
Friday, 9 December
