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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – November 2023

Poster advertising the dates for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

Our annual campaign - 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – will take place from 25th November to 10th December 2023.

Throughout these 16 Days, we will have a programme of events that will raise awareness about gender inequality and violence against women. Please see the programme below for more information about our events. We will continue to add to this over the next few weeks, so please check back regularly to see if there's anything new.

Reclaim The Night 2023 – Thursday 30th November 2023

Image showing women with raised arms and clenched fists for Reclaim the Night event

We are delighted to announce that during our 16 Days campaign we will be holding a Reclaim the Night march in Fife. This is a chance for us to come together and raise our voices about women’s rights, gender inequality, and gender-based violence.

We’ll meet at 4.30pm outside the Town House, Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy. At 5pm we will march together down the High Street to the Old Kirk, where we will have a free, ticketed event starting at 5.30pm.

You do not need to book to attend the march, everyone is welcome to join us on the night. 

However, if you would like to attend the event at the Old Kirk after the march, please book your place by using this booking form: Reclaim the Night After March Event at The Old Kirk event tickets from TicketSource. We are using a booking system to manage numbers and keep everyone safe. Unfortunately, you will not be able to enter the Old Kirk if your name is not on our booking list.

Map of Kirkcaldy showing the Reclaim the Night March route

Please note that we had previously planned to march to the Live Lounge, however, to allow us to open the event to more people, we have decided to move to a larger venue.

Come along to our free Banner Making Workshops for a cuppa and a chat while you make your banner. We'll provide the materials, you provide the words:

  • Tuesday 21st November – 6pm - 8pm, Lomond Centre, Glenrothes
  • Saturday 25th November – 10am - 12noon, K107 Community Space, Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy
  • Monday 27th November - 10am - 12noon, Glass Houses within Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

If you can help us spread the word by displaying our posters or handing out leaflets, then please feel free to print out our posters below or get in touch to request posters/leaflets by emailing laura.pearson@fife.gov.uk.

Violence against women and girls, in any form, has no place in our vision for a safe, strong, successful Scotland. It damages health and wellbeing, limits freedom and potential, and is a violation of the most fundamental human rights.

We campaign and raise awareness of Violence against women, hoping to create change in our communities.

16 Days of Activism - Events

DateLocal EventNational Event
Tuesday 21 November Free Reclaim the Night Banner Making Workshop: 6pm - 8pm, Lomond Centre, Glenrothes.  
Wednesday 22 November   
Thursday 23 November   
Friday 24 November
Reclaim the Night March, 5pm, St Andrews University Student Union.
(More info to follow)
 

Saturday 25 November

Free Reclaim the Night Banner Making Workshop: 10am - 12noon, K107 Community Space, Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy.  

Sunday 26 November

  

Monday 27 November

Free Reclaim the Night Banner Making Workshop: 10am - 12noon, Glass Houses within Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline.

Training: Domestic Abuse Awareness within Housing - 2.30-3.30pm. Online session on Teams.
The aim of this course is to upskill Housing staff on the signs and issues relating to domestic abuse. Anyone is welcome to attend. Enrol through Oracle or email sandra.brown@fife.gov.uk to book a place.
 

Tuesday 28 November

Training: Domestic Abuse and Protection of Children, (09:45-16:30)
More information on page 28 of FVAWP Training Programme.

 

Wednesday 29 November

Fife Centre for Equalities Drop-In Session, 12noon-4.30pm, New Volunteer House. All welcome.
See their website for more info.

 

Thursday 30 November

Reclaim The Night March, 4.30pm, Kirkcaldy Town House
(More details below).

Reclaim the Night Post-March Event, 5.30pm-7.30pm
Book your place here: Reclaim the Night After March Event at The Old Kirk event tickets from TicketSource.

 

Friday 1 December

Training: Domestic Abuse Awareness within Housing - 10.30-11.30am. Online session on Teams.
The aim of this course is to upskill Housing staff on the signs and issues relating to domestic abuse. Anyone is welcome to attend. Enrol through Oracle or email sandra.brown@fife.gov.uk to book a place.
 

Saturday 2 December

Dunfermline Athletic FC and FVAWP White Ribbon Promotion at East End Park, 2pm entry for 3pm kick off.

 

Sunday 3 December

  

Monday 4 December

Training: Domestic Abuse Awareness within Housing - 2.30-3.30pm. Online session on Teams.
The aim of this course is to upskill Housing staff on the signs and issues relating to domestic abuse. Anyone is welcome to attend. Enrol through Oracle or email sandra.brown@fife.gov.uk to book a place.
 

Tuesday 5 December

Fife Women’s Aid Annual Event: A trauma-informed approach to working with children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse.

1-3pm at Studio 8, 8 Church Street, Glenrothes KY7 5ND.

Booking will be required. This can be done by emailing info@fifewomensaid.org.uk or calling 01383 732289.

See their website for more info.

 

Wednesday 6 December

Training: MARAC Online Webinar, 10.00-12.00.
More information on page 18 of FVAWP Training Programme.

Local Author Book Talk: The Petriarchy® by Lynne Crawford.
The Petriarchy® introduces the social system of patriarchy to children aged 9-11.
Online from 10.30-11.30am. Free, ticketed event.
For more details and to book a ticket, visit the Crawford Roberts Ltd website.

'What Were You Wearing?' Exhibition, 12noon-4pm, New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT.
A powerful display of recreated outfits that victims/survivors were wearing when they experienced sexual assault, accompanied by a short statement from each person. The exhibition aims to challenge victim blaming and the myth that sexual assault can be attributed to a person's choice of clothes.
Drop in or email keri.duffy@fife.gov.uk for more information.
 

Thursday 7 December

Training: See Me, Not My Mask, 09:30-16:30.
More information on page 29 of FVAWP Training Programme.

 

Friday 8 December

Local Author Book Talk: The Petriarchy® by Lynne Crawford.
The Petriarchy® introduces the social system of patriarchy to children aged 9-11.
In-person from 10.30-11.30am, Queen Margaret Room, Carnegie Library, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL. Free, ticketed event.
For more details and to book a ticket, visit the Crawford Roberts Ltd website.

Raith Rovers FC and FVAWP White Ribbon Promotion at Starks Park, 6.45pm entry for 7.45pm kick off.
 

Saturday 9 December

East Fife FC and FVAWP White Ribbon Promotion at Bayview, 2pm entry for 3pm kick off.

 

Sunday 10 December

 

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