Tag: 16 days of activism

Edinburgh Chapter of 16 Days of Activism Launch Several Important Events in Scotland’s Capital

Stuart Mitchell

The Edinburgh Chapter of 16 Days of Activism has been doing a numbe of important events over the 16 days in the Scottish capital. The launch of Edinburgh’s 16 Days of Activism on the 25th of November included speakers such as Ruth McQuaid (Equality Lead, COPFS), Gordon McCreadie (National Lead for Domestic Abuse, Police Scotland), Thanos Karatzias (Director of Research: Domestic Abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Edinburgh Napier University), Becky Kaufman (Justice Policy Officer: Scottish Trans Alliance), Linda Rodgers (Member of the Executive Group of the Edinburgh Violence Against…

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Fundraising gala showcases solutions in preventing and ending violence against women and girls worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

At a powerful event bringing forth the voices of survivors and focused on innovative solutions, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women held a fundraising gala in London, United Kingdom, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November). Hosted by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the event celebrated the life-changing achievements of UN Trust Fund-supported interventions. Notable speakers included HRH Princess Eugenie of York; Lord Bates, Minister of State at the Department for International Development; Frances Corner, Head of London College of Fashion…

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UN Women Launch 16 days of activism

Stuart Mitchell

Starting on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November), hundreds of events worldwide, led by UN Women and partners, will bolster efforts to end a pandemic that impacts one in three women globally. From marches, flashmobs and concerts, to football and rugby games events will be organized, and iconic buildings lit up in orange to galvanize attention during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December). This year’s commemoration comes at a unique moment, coinciding with the unprecedented mobilization of…

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