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.
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On the evening of Thursday 5th March 2026 officers from the Western Isles joined over 60 participants in the first ever global movement 'Reclaim the Night' event in Stornoway ahead of International Women's Day on the 8th March 2026.
We are committed to working with our partners and communities across the Western Isles to end all forms of gender based violence and ensure safer communities for all. ... See MoreSee Less
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Women's mental health matters.
Today, and every day.
#InternationalWomensDay #ItsOkNotToBeOk #BeeTheChange
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On this International Women's day.
Let these words sink in.
'Rights'
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The theme of International Women's Day 2026 is:"Rights. Justice. Action. For all women and girls"There is no progress without action.
Happy International Women’s Day
To the women who are givers
To those to whom they give
Whether blankets to cure shivers
Or the care they need to live
Thank you to the givers
Who keep a watchful eye
For the givers who need care
Time to shed the load or cry
Thank you to the givers
Who give come what may
Let’s be grateful for the people
For whom giving is their way
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Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸 Today, on March 8th, we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere who inspire us daily. In the spirit of this year’s theme #GiveToGain, let’s commit to lifting each other up—through support, kindness, opportunities, and equality—because when we give to women and girls, we all gain a brighter, fairer world. To every woman reading this: you are powerful, valued, and unstoppable. Here’s to continuing the journey together! 💪❤️ #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain ... See MoreSee Less
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises VAWG as a major public health issue and a fundamental violation of human rights.
VAWG is an abuse of power and stems from systemic, deep-rooted gender inequality.
It is only by working together nationally and locally through collective leadership, that we can make the system changes needed to realise the human rights of women, children and young people.
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Women from minority ethnic communities can feel judged, shamed and discriminated against due to staff in mainstream services lacking an understanding of their experiences and cultural practices.
Lack of trauma-informed language, translation and interpretation services is a significant barrier for minority ethnic women and girls accessing advice and support for VAWG.
Women and girls fleeing crisis in their home countries are at high risk of being trafficked, and are also vulnerable to experiencing other forms of VAWG.
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There are increased risks of poorer health outcomes for women involved in selling or exchanging sex, and there is a need for system change to respond to women’s needs effectively and mitigate barriers to support. ... See MoreSee Less
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A key barrier for those experiencing GBV in Highlands is rurality. Lack of internet, local services, transport and financial issues within small communities increases the number of barriers women and young people face when trying to get help and support.
Read more:
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VAWG is one of the most prevalent traumatic experiences. There is strong evidence highlighting the negative effects of VAWG on mental health and wellbeing.
A key aim of Equally Safe is to ensure the voices of women, children and young people with lived experience of VAWG to shape policy and practice.
Organisations may face challenges and barriers embedding lived experience of VAWG into their systems in ways which are safe, meaningful and trauma-informed.
www.traumatransformation.scot/implementation/
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VAWG has a significant impact on wellbeing and there are increasing risks for young people experiencing VAWG.
CYP experiencing VAWG can face barriers to accessing recovery support.
Over half of all students who have experienced sexual assault and/or sexual harassment experienced it on campus.
More than one in six women in Scotland has experienced online violence.
www.empoweredcampus.co.uk/
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/prevention/
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Disabled women face disproportionate risk of experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of VAWG.
Disabled women may find it more difficult to seek support because there are additional barriers to accessing services and support.
www.zerotolerance.org.uk/resources/Its-all-about-control---mens-violence-against-disabled-women-1...
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Non fatal strangulation often leaves no marks around the neck.
Minimal pressure can cause severe complications.
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A gendered analysis helps to explain the prevalence of domestic abuse in society, and helps us to challenge the attitudes which contribute to gender-based violence
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