NHS Ayrshire & Arran is helping to raise awareness of gender-based violence as part of the 16 Days of Action campaign.
The 16 Days of Action awareness campaign takes place every year, beginning on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and runs until Human Rights Day on 10 December.
Throughout this 16-day period, the campaign raises awareness of violence against women (VAW) and provide an important opportunity to call for changes to make women and children safe from abuse.
To launch the campaign, members from Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board showed their support by signing the White Ribbon Pledge to ‘never to commit, condone or remain silent about men’s violence against women.’
Chair of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board, Lesley Bowie commented,
“I am delighted to support this campaign to end violence against women and girls. By raising awareness of gender-based violence, we are helping to encourage discussion and to support personal and collective action.”
During the 16 Days of Action 2023, Reclaim the Night walks are taking place to highlight the dangers women and girls face from sexual violence. The walks promote a safer environment for girls to walk without fear after dark.
The Reclaim the Night Walks will take place on Tuesday 5 December in East, North and South Ayrshire. Each walk will last approximately 30 – 45 minutes departing from the locations below and are open to everyone who wants to take part.
- Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus departing at 5.30pm
- Women’s Aid Hub, 17 Vernon Street, Saltcoats departing at 5.15pm
- Ayr Academy, Ayr departing at 5.30pm
Further Information and Support:
If you would like support on any of the issued raised within this article, please contact:
East Ayrshire Women’s Aid – 01563 536 001
North Ayrshire Women’s Aid – 01294 602 424
South Ayrshire Women’s Aid – 01292 266 482
Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (24 Hour) – 0800 027 1234