16 Days of Action!
Ending domestic abuse and sexual violence (DASV) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) and responding to misogyny are priorities for OSCP.
16 Days of Action is an annual, international campaign which raises awareness of, and calls for an end to gender-based violence.
The campaign runs from Monday 25th November to Tuesday 10th December 2024.
“We are proud to stand alongside all those participating in the 16 Days of Action campaign to end violence against women and girls. Every instance of gender-based violence and each story shared by those with lived experience emphasises the depth and urgency of this issue. We must listen, we must believe, and, above all, we must act. This violence touches countless lives within our communities, and it demands our sustained and collective commitment. Together, through continuous action and the united efforts of individuals and organisations, we can strive to eradicate gender-based violence and create safer, more inclusive spaces for all.”
Simon Mould, Safer Cornwall Partnership Chair, Fiona Field, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Safeguarding Adults Board Independent Chair and Ben Deer, Safeguarding Children’s Partnership for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Chair.
OSCP is supporting pop up events in the community in Penzance (25th November) and Truro (4th December) with our partners working in domestic abuse and sexual violence support services, health and policing to talk to the community and signpost to all of the amazing support services available to help people.
It is estimated that 25% of women have experienced some form of gender-based abuse before the age of 16. In England and Wales 3,000 offences are recorded each day, with 1 in 12 women a victim of violence every year, and the actual number expected to be much higher.
More information for practitioners about the impact of domestic abuse on children and women and girls is available here
We are committed to combating violence against women and girls now and all year round are working with our partners across Cornwall and the wider peninsula to deliver lots of free events and training activities across the 16 days. Some examples include free training on how to be an active bystander, a webinar on Devon and Cornwall police’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG), with a focus on stalking, and a wide variety of informative sessions to raise awareness of VAWG.
To find out more and how you can get involved, or to get in touch visit the 16 Days of Action webpage.
Support is available for anyone who is concerned about domestic abuse or sexual violence.
It’s never too late to take action, make changes or seek support!