The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

Organisations across the city are coming together to launch campaigns and hold events to raise awareness of the issue.

16 Days of Activism

25 November9.30-12.30Plymouth in-person VAWG DASV Workforce Development Day at Council HouseBystander Intervention https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1969308389405?aff=oddtdtcreator
25 November9.30-10.50Plymouth in-person VAWG DASV Workforce Development Day at Council HouseLifting the Lid on Behaviour Change (Engaging with People Causing Harm) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1969409561012?aff=oddtdtcreator
25 November11.10- 12.30Plymouth in-person VAWG DASV Workforce Development Day at Council HouseThe Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children and Parenting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1969393664465?aff=oddtdtcreator
25 November1.30-4.30Plymouth in-person VAWG DASV Workforce Development Day at Council HouseNSPCC Preventing CSA Workshop https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1969478306632?aff=oddtdtcreator
25 NovemberPolice and Crime CommissionerVAWG Radical Ideas Development Workshops – online and in person at the Devon and Cornwall Police HQ, Middlemoor, Exeter. A series of small online workshops to map existing initiatives.Open to all services and professionals across the peninsula, the day will involve an opportunity to learn more about funding options across victim services, including practical guidance, training and key tips on how to strengthen future applications. To get involved or if you have any questions, please email: pcccommissioning@dc-pcc.gov.uk.
25 NovemberTrevi St Matthias Church, 6pmA vigil remembering lives lost to gender based-violence.  Invite only. For more information: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/9b2bd01395.html  
25 NovemberMain entrance of Derriford Hospital 3.30pmTealight vigil
25 NovemberPlympton’s St Mary’s Church 6pmPlympton St. Mary’s is hosting an ecumenical service called Lament and Light  For more information: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1263518862481128&set=a.469288278570861
25 NovemberHonour Thy Woman Group 10am-11.30amInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Tickets, Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Starting on 25 NovemberTreviLaunch of Trevi’s social media 16 days campaign Assets will be circulated during or before 16 daysShare social media content and use assets provided by Trevi: www.endvawg.co.uk Facebook X LinkedIn  
Starting on 25 NovemberFirst LightLaunch of First Light’s second part of Happy Healthy Love campaign, funded by the Cornwall Community Foundation. This initiative is designed to support young people in navigating relationships and understanding healthy behaviours.Share social media posts Facebook X Website: Home – First Light
Starting 25 NovemberDerriford HospitalDerriford Hospital to have the lights lit up orange for the duration of the 16 daysMore information about the UN Campaign: Orange the World | UN Women – Headquarters
26 NovemberLewisham Safeguarding Adults Board 12pm-1pmWebinar on Domestic Abuse in Later Life A focus on non-Partner DALewisham SAB: Domestic Abuse in Later Life A focus on Non-Partner DA Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
26 NovemberCharity Job Finder 10am-10.45amWebinar on more employer voices from domestic abuse services explaining what it is like to work in their organisations and the skills required.Employer panel: Domestic abuse services Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
26 NovemberDerriford Hospital 11am to 2.30pm16 days and safeguarding stand outside the L7 restaurant in Derriford hospital, manned by the hospital IDVA and the Safeguarding team to promote and support 16 days 
26 NovemberStreetlightUK 10am-11.30amWebinar on engaging with women in prostitution and victims of sexual exploitationEngaging with Women in Prostitution and Victims of Sexual Exploitation Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
26 NovemberBexley Community Safety Partnershi 12pm-12.30pmStand up against street harassment webinar sessionStand Up Against Street Harassment Session Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
26 NovemberToken Man 4pm-5pmWebinar on Men’s Role in tackling male violence against women and girlsMen’s Role in tackling male violence against women and girls Tickets, Wed 26 Nov 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite
27 NovemberRefuge4Pets 10am-12.30pmWebinar on Animal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive ControlAnimal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive Control Tickets, Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
27 NovemberThe Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Partnership10am-11.30amWebinar on Identifying domestic abuse and how to safely ask someone about domestic abuse.Safe Enquiry Tickets, Thu 27 Nov 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
27 NovemberSundial Centre for Education on Harmful Practices 12.30pm-2pmA workshop on the impacts of ‘honour’ based abuse and forced marriage delivered by Sundial Centre for Education on Harmful Practices‘Honour’ Based Abuse & Forced Marriage Training Tickets, Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite
28 November11amVicky Young, AI and CSAM on the Stop It Now helplineLink to join
28 November10am-2pm OnlinePlymouth Homicide Timeline Webinar with Dr Jane Monkton-SmithLink to book  
29 NovemberPlympton St Mary’s Church 2pm to 3.30pmPlympton St Mary’s will be holding a Light the Way service, which will include an act of remembranceLight The Way Tickets, Sat 29 Nov 2025 at 14:00 | Eventbrite
30 NovemberPlymouth Argyle 11am to 1.45pmWomen in sport event at Plymouth Argyle – VAWG reps to hold stand Alongside the sporting action, a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Zone will offer practical advice on looking after both physical and mental health, as well as raising important awareness around violence against women and girls.  Link to book: eticketing.co.uk/pafc/EDP/Event/Index/3053
2 DecemberStanding Together Against Domestic Abuse 1.30pm-2.30pm  Beyond the screen – Embedding Digital Abuse prevention into the CCRCCR Network Workshop-16 Days of Activism Tickets, Tue 2 Dec 2025 at 13:30 | Eventbrite
3 DecemberRefuge4Pets 10am-12.30pm  Animal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive ControlAnimal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive Control (Animal Welfare Teams) Tickets, Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
3 December10amStop It Now webinar with Rachel Haynes, Head of Children and Young People, Shore Link to join
3 DecemberBarnardo’s 10am-1pm    Coercive & Controlling Behaviour in Teen RelationshipsCoercive & Controlling Behaviour in Teen Relationships Tickets, Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
3 DecemberWomen’s Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Dundee & Angus 10am-12.30pm  An Introduction to Sexual ViolenceWRASAC – An Introduction to Sexual Violence Tickets, Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
4 DecemberTrafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) 12pm-12.45pm  Stalking & Harassment Training (Lunch & Learn)Stalking & Harassment Training (Lunch & Learn) Tickets, Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
5 DecemberAhimsa   Multiple dates availableFree Plymouth based training opportunities available for engaging and working with Domestic abuse perpetrators and their (ex) partners.   5 Dates available starting from 5th December    Click the link below to book your space today! Engaging & Working With Domestic Abuse Perpetrators & their (EX) Partners Tickets, Tue 6 Jan 2026 at 10:00 | Eventbrite  
5 DecemberNHS Devon ICB 12.30pm to 1.45pm  The ICB will be hosting a webinar on suicide and domestic abuse. Further information to be circulated.Please contact d-icb.dasvinbox@nhs.net for more information.
9 DecemberThe Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Partnershi 2pm-3.30pm  What works? The evidence and working with perpetratorsWhat works? The evidence and working with perpetrators Tickets, Tue 9 Dec 2025 at 14:00 | Eventbrite
10 December10am-11.30amEmpowering young voices: learning from their experiences of domestic abuse  Empowering young voices: learning from their experiences of domestic abuse Tickets, Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
10 DecemberTreviSafe in Service: A Professional Briefing on Domestic Abuse in Military Communities   Webinar for professionals highlighting Trevi’s work around domestic abuse in the armed forces delivered by Trevi’s specialist IDVAs  For queries, please email:communications@trevi.org.uk  
10 DecemberWaltham Forest Council 1pm-2.30pm  LGBTQI+ Experiences of Domestic AbuseLGBTQI+ Experiences of Domestic Abuse Tickets, Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
10 DecemberL&SC ICB Safeguarding Team 8.30pm-9.30pm  Virtual event on non-fatal strangulation sharing discuss important information and resources to keep you safe.LSC ICB Non-Fatal Strangulation Tickets, Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite
11 December11amStop It Now webinar with Dr Alex Bailey, Head of Psychology at LFF and Associate Professor at the University of RoehamptonLink to join  
16 DecemberPanahghar Safehouse 9.30am-4.30pmUnderstanding Forced Marriage and so called ‘Honour’ Based AbuseUnderstanding Forced Marriage and so called ‘Honour’ Based Abuse Tickets, Tue 16 Dec 2025 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

You can find more information about events around the city by following the link below to Plymouth City Council’s Webpage. 16 Days of Activism | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK