Violence against women and girls
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence events
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign, which starts on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It runs until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day.
Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Southwark Council.
Throughout the 16 day period Southwark Council is running events and training sessions. These highlight the many forms of violence against women and girls, and consider ways in which we can work together towards a future where this abuse and violence is no longer tolerated.
Events and sessions
Details of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence events and sessions are listed below.
You can use the provided links to register for any sessions of interest:
Working Around Perpetrators Training: Lunch and Learn
2 December, 12pm-1pm, Online: Register to attend
Audience: All Southwark businesses and organisations
Overview: Join this virtual session from Southwark Council to learn how to challenge perpetrators of domestic abuse and support change. The training covers identifying signs that somebody is a perpetrator, how to engage with perpetrators, keeping safe, and how to report and support.
Community and Faith Leader's Event: Gender-Based Violence
4 December, 5pm-8pm, In-person: Register to attend
Audience: Southwark Community and Faith Leaders
Overview: Join Southwark community and faith leaders for an important event addressing gender-based violence, featuring speaker presentations and workshops on topics such as domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, personal safety and behaviour change.
An Introduction to Safe Havens by Safer Business Network
5 December, 12.30pm-1pm, Online: Register to attend
Audience: All Southwark businesses and organisations
Overview: Join this virtual session to learn about Safe Havens, which are safe spaces for individuals in need of temporary refuge. Find out how your business or organisation can become a registered Safe Haven and help support those in need.
Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness Training by Refuge
6 December, 10am-1pm, In-person: Register to attend either date
Audience: All Southwark businesses and organisations
Overview: The Southwark Domestic Abuse Service (SDAS) is delivered by Refuge and provides comprehensive community-based domestic and sexual abuse support services to Southwark residents. This session from Refuge covers topics including the law and the Domestic Abuse Act, barriers to accessing support, what is risk, and an overview of SDAS services, including how to refer individuals for assistance.
Personal Safety Webinar
9 December, 12pm-1pm, Online: Register to attend
Audience: All Southwark businesses and organisations
Overview: Join this virtual session from Nick Morant, Director of Security and Community Safety at Team London Bridge, to learn about personal safety. The session aims to provide helpful advice and guidance around a variety of themes, including getting home safe, safety apps and technology, stalking and harassment and drink spiking.
Domestic Abuse Awareness Training: Lunch and Learn
10 December, 12pm-1pm, Online: Register to attend
Audience: All Southwark businesses and organisations
Overview: Join this virtual session from Southwark Council to learn about domestic abuse, its impacts, and how to identify and respond to it. The training will cover how to talk about, report, and support those affected by domestic abuse.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the above sessions, please contact Chloe Alexis at Chloe.Alexis@southwark.gov.uk.