16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2021

From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end gender-based violence around the world.

The mission of the global campaign is:

  • raising awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issue at the local, national, regional and international levels
  • strengthening local work around violence against women
  • establishing a clear link between local and international work to end violence against women
  • providing a forum in which organisers can develop and share new and effective strategies
  • demonstrating the solidarity of women around the world organising against violence against women
  • creating tools to pressure governments to implement promises made to eliminate violence against women

Communities all over the world held events and raised their voices to tackle gender-based violence. In 2020, Barking and Dagenham reflected on the impacts of gender-based violence in the context of a global pandemic.


Every day throughout the 16 Days we invited you to join an online conversation with us. We posted a piece of learning or information about local services from different perspectives and you discussed your thoughts and feelings in this space.


If you or a friend is need of support, please see links to in the chats for information or head to https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence


From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end gender-based violence around the world.

The mission of the global campaign is:

  • raising awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issue at the local, national, regional and international levels
  • strengthening local work around violence against women
  • establishing a clear link between local and international work to end violence against women
  • providing a forum in which organisers can develop and share new and effective strategies
  • demonstrating the solidarity of women around the world organising against violence against women
  • creating tools to pressure governments to implement promises made to eliminate violence against women

Communities all over the world held events and raised their voices to tackle gender-based violence. In 2020, Barking and Dagenham reflected on the impacts of gender-based violence in the context of a global pandemic.


Every day throughout the 16 Days we invited you to join an online conversation with us. We posted a piece of learning or information about local services from different perspectives and you discussed your thoughts and feelings in this space.


If you or a friend is need of support, please see links to in the chats for information or head to https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence


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  • 10th December- World Human Rights Day

    about 4 years ago

    To conclude the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence we are drawing attention to World Human Rights Day.

    All forms of gender-based violence are human rights issues. Violence against women is a violation of women’s fundamental human rights:

    • The right to life
    • The right not to be tortured or treated in an inhuman and degrading way
    • The right to respect for private and family life (including the right to physical and psychological integrity)
    • The right not to be discriminated against

    Thank you for taking part in the last 16 days. Sometimes it can feel lonely holding space for people... Continue reading

  • 9th December- Domestic Abuse in the Workplace

    about 4 years ago

    For Barking and Dagenham, more than a third of our staff also live in the borough. If we accept domestic abuse is a problem for our residents then it stands to reason that it can also impact our staff. 75% of women who experience domestic abuse are targeted at work from harassing phone calls and abusive partners arriving at the office unannounced, to physical assaults. In the context of homeworking and COVID 19, work may not offer the lifeline that it once did as people are trapped at home with their abusers.

    Over the last 18 months we have undertaken... Continue reading

  • 8th December- Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA)

    about 4 years ago

    The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) endorses DAHA as national best practice in the national Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. In February 2022, the Council will be undertaking an accreditation assessment with DAHA to recognise the huge amount work undertaken over the last year. This includes a wide range of training offers for housing teams, awareness events and partnership working as well as scrutinising our systems and processes to ensure high standards are maintained for our residents who are experiencing domestic abuse.

    Housing is, clearly, a massive factor towards ensuring safety of survivors and children... Continue reading

  • 7th December- LGBT+ Experiences of Abuse

    about 4 years ago

    LGBT+ experiences are often missed out in the public narrative of violence and abuse but are no less harrowing.

    Galop is the pan-London LGBT+ anti-violence organisation working around domestic abuse, sexual violence and hate crime. They run services for LGBT+ people via their Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Young People’s Services.

    Galop has a Specialist Young People’s Service, which works with 13-25 year olds experiencing violence and abuse. As well as intimate partner abuse, grooming, CSE and ISVA work, the service offers a specialist service for LGBT+ children and children/young people experiencing honour-based abuse, family and community based abuse, child... Continue reading

  • 6th December- Young Women

    about 4 years ago

    There are a lot of myths surrounding sexual and domestic abuse among teenagers. 27% of teenage girls aged 13-17 have experienced sexual violence in their relationships according to data from Refuge our domestic abuse support service provider. We want to raise awareness of healthy relationships within the borough.

    Refuge’s specialist Youth Advocates support young women to rebuild their lives following abuse, they can also signpost to other specialist services.

    Arc Theatre run a project called raised voices to empower young women and talk about current issues affecting young women today.

    Support Links:

    Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

    Family Lives

    Resources:

    ... Continue reading

  • 5th December- International Volunteer Day

    about 4 years ago

    Today is International Volunteer Day and a massive thank you to all our volunteers across the borough – you have been instrumental in being able to keep residents safe and looked after throughout the pandemic and beyond.

    In relation to gender- based violence we wanted to welcome the new peer mentors who have recently been recruited into the local domestic and sexual violence service, delivered by Refuge.

    The peer mentors will help break isolation; help build social networks and support survivors whilst they regain control of their lives. The peer mentors will be given several days of training and development... Continue reading

  • 4th December- Harmful Practices

    about 4 years ago

    Harmful traditional practices are forms of violence which have been committed primarily against women and girls in certain communities and societies for so long that they are considered, or presented by perpetrators, as part of accepted cultural practice. The most common forms are:

    • Female Genital Mutilation is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, injured or changed, but there's no medical reason for this to be done
    • Forced Marriage - A forced marriage is where one or both people do not or cannot consent to the marriage, and pressure or abuse is used to force them into marriage
    • ... Continue reading

  • 3rd December- National Disability Day

    about 4 years ago

    National Disability Day is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The observance of the day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

    Our local service DABD in Barking and Dagenham’s can assist people with

    •Benefits & Financial Advice

    •Support into Education, Skills & Employment

    •Personal Care

    •Accessible Transport

    Did you know disabled women are twice as likely to experience domestic abuse compared to non-disabled women and are likely to experience the abuse for a longer period. Disabled people are more likely to... Continue reading

  • 2nd December- DV FLAG East

    about 4 years ago

    DV FLAG East were set up in 2019 as a response to inconsistent access to quality legal advice for families experiencing domestic abuse in Barking and Dagenham. It brings together the knowledge and experience of a committed council legal team, charity Citizen’s Advice Barking and Dagenham, local Law Society accredited family law firms, the police, Community Solutions and LBBD commissioned Domestic Abuse services to improve access to free pro bono and legal aid advice and to develop best practice pro bono approach for those who cannot access legal aid.

    The work is genuinely innovative and has attracted a lot of... Continue reading

  • 1st December- Tackling the cause of domestic abuse

    about 4 years ago

    There is no doubt that the women’s sector and domestic abuse sector has pushed forwards massive change over previous decades and there will always be a need for quality specialist services to assist survivors of domestic abuse. But victim/survivors are not to blame for the abuse they face, the cause sits squarely with the person perpetrating it.

    In Barking and Dagenham, we have progressed significantly over the last 12 months. Initially through the LBBD Domestic and Sexual Violence Service we commissioned targeted perpetrator work alongside Refuge. As COVID restrictions first came in we noticed increased calls to the Respect Helpline... Continue reading

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