16 Days of Activism Calendar of Events
Welcome to this years calendar of events for our 16 Days of Action 2024. We will be populating the calendar over the coming months with events and activities you can get inv loved with. Please keep checking back. Thank you for your continued support.
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Day 1 (25th November) | The West Lothian 16 Days of Action Campaign Starts Today!10.00 - Art Exhibition at Compass Point, West Lothian College 10:15 - Community March from West Lothian College, Livingston to Civic Centre, Livingston - ALL invited and welcome to support the cause and raise awareness about gender-based violence. 10.45 - Rally at the front of Civic Centre with key note speakers 11:00 - One-minute silence to honour women and children across the world who have lost their lives to gender- based violence. |
Day 2 (26th November) | Full day - Day 3 / 4 Safe and Together Core Four |
Day 3 (27th November) | Full day- Day 4 /4 Safe and Together Core Four |
Day 4 (28th November) | 10am - 12pm - Safe Haven Retreat for survivors of Gender Based Violence 4-5pm; Gender Based Violence Information Session for Council Employees Booking Via Eventbrite (opens new window)
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Day 5 (29th November) | 10am - 11am; Introduction to MARAC Briefing (MS Teams) Booking Via Eventbrite (opens new window) 1pm - 2.30pm; Safe & Together Briefing (MS Teams) Booking Via Eventbrite (opens new window) 10am-1pm - Joint event hosted by West Lothian Council, African Womens Network, West Lothian Womens Aid, and Shakti Womens Aid exploring the experiences of women affected by domestic abuse, and how to access local supports. Event will be held in person at West Lothian College, invite to follow. |
Day 6 (30th November) |
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Day 7 1st December) |
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Day 8 (2nd December) | 11am - 12.30pm; Safe & Together Briefing (MS Teams) Booking Via Eventbrite (opens new window) |
Day 9 (3rd December) |
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Day 10 (4th December) | 12pm-2pm - Webinar on Child contact and the civil and criminal court processes within the context of domestic abuse. Joining details to follow. |
Day 11 (5th December) | 1pm - 2pm; Introduction to MARAC Briefing (MS Teams) Booking Via Eventbrite (opens new window) 2.30pm - 4pm; Safe & Together Briefing Booking Via Eventbrite (opens new window) |
Day 12 (6th December) |
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Day 13 (7th December) |
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Day 14 (8th December) |
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Day 15 (9th December) | Full day - Safe and Together 1-day Overview |
Day 16 (10th December) | 4-5pm -Survivors Night Vigil at the front of the Civic Centre, Livingston. Everyone is welcome, please join us to unite and celebrate survival, strength and recovery. You do not have to have experienced domestic abuse to attend. Join us to unite and celebrate survival, strength and recovery. |