ABOUT 16 DAYS
16 Days of Activism is an annual international campaign that runs from 25th November to 10th December. Since 2022, Penzance has been taking part on a local level and the campaign has gone from strength to strength, advocating for the rights of women and standing against gender-based violence.
We invite everyone to join us and support the initiative. We understand that it is ‘not all men’ but to end violence against women and girls we need everyone, including men, to play their part to tackle this issue. We work with schools, libraries, health settings, the fire service, the police, galleries, shops, Women’s Institutes - anywhere there is a determination to spread a strong message that the epidemic level of violence against women and girls that we are experiencing is not acceptable.
LOCAL SUPPORT
Now in it's third year, the campaign has grown to be a prominent fixture in Penzance's calendar and events are spreading to the wider area.
We, a small group of committed individuals, are striving to push the agenda forward in tackling the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls.
Awareness of the campaign and issue has spread as more people have got involved. This year, Cornwall Council is also running a series of ‘pop up’ events and exhibitions as well as online training and workshops.
THANK YOU PENZANCE
We couldn't continue to hold 16 Days of Activism without the tireless support of all the individuals and organisations who give their time, experience, venues and enthusiasm.
The campaign is strongly supported by Penzance Town Council; we also received funding from Cornwall Council’s Community Capacity Fund - part of the Good Growth Programme, which is delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
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