16 Days Edinburgh

We are the Edinburgh chapter for the annual international UN Campaign against gender-based violence (GBV). 16 days of events fighting GBV: Nov 25 - Dec 10

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There is still time to book into our event! Join us for an evening of storytelling for this year's #16DaysOfActivism ... We look forward to seeing you there!

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The #16Days are upon us! This year, we are helping to organise the #16DaysEdinburgh with #UniversalSpace. Hosted by @LubnaKerr& supported by @SEStran join us for a storytelling about how women and girls can feel safer in public spaces.
Book here free: https://t.co/mPAJ6lzTS2

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@Edinburgh_CC @PSOSEdinburgh @EdinburghLive_ @nikanoakes @SEStran @16DaysCampaign

#16DaysOfActivism2024 #EndVAWG #RespectHerSpace #GenderEquality #EndGBV

[16 Days Edinburgh @16DaysEdinburgh]

The #16Days are upon us! This year, we are helping to organise the #16DaysEdinburgh with #UniversalSpace. Hosted by @LubnaKerr& supported by @SEStran join us for a storytelling about how women and girls can feel safer in public spaces.
Book here free: https://t.co/mPAJ6lzTS2

[Shakti Women's Aid @shaktiedinburgh]

Join us in remembering the innocent lives lost to Honour-Based Abuse '#HBA' and raising awareness to recognise it as a form of domestic abuse, offer support to those at risk. If you/someone you know is experiencing HBA contact us on 0131 475 2399 or via [email protected]

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Today #WeRememberFawziyah. If you are living with #DomesticAbuse you are not alone. Help is here👇🏽 https://t.co/Y1hTnE5KNW

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#News
We’ve started working on this year’s plans and we cannot wait to share them with you!

This year’s theme is “UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls” and invites everyone to play their role in ending violence against women and girls.
https://t.co/3ZhbjUeAel

[Feniks. Counselling, Personal Dev and Support Serv @FeniksCentre]

To commemorate those who have fallen in the defence of #Ukraine, on Feb 24, our CEO @magdaczar visited Scottish National War Memorial for the Wreath laying along with the Polish Consulate @evoc_edinburgh & @AUGBEdinburgh

Feniks proudly supports the #Ukrainians living in Scotland

[Feniks. Counselling, Personal Dev and Support Serv @FeniksCentre]

#StandWithUkraine
@FeniksCentre staff, Board members & volunteers joined the March in #Edinburgh on Feb 25 to mark anniversary of #Ukraine invasion to express our support. Thanks @PLinEdinburgh, @evoc_edinburgh, @AUGBEdinburgh, @UKRinEdinburgh & @VolunteerEdi for their support.

[Feniks. Counselling, Personal Dev and Support Serv @FeniksCentre]

#StandWithUkraine
Today marks a year since the invasion of Ukraine. It has been a year of heartbreak and pride for all of us in Feniks. Here’s a summary of what we achieved to support the Ukrainian refugees in Edinburgh. Please be prepared for a long read
https://t.co/9FGUElHNF8

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Yesterday was a thought-provoking fay for us @16DaysEdinburgh
The photo exhibition shared by @PoliceScotland was powerful and narrated a story of the evolving times that give us hope & inspiration to continue doing what we have been in supporting the women’s movement in Scotland

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The @PoliceScotland team joined us yesterday and shared some incredible, lived experiences of being female police members and how the service has also evolved and progressed over the last 3 decades for good, alongside focusing on gender equality and women’s rights in Scotland

[Feniks. Counselling, Personal Dev and Support Serv @FeniksCentre]

It’s exactly the point we were raising today at the @16DaysEdinburgh. The abuse affecting ethnic minorities has intersectional grounds and system continuously fails to support them due to the lack of recognition of their needs as well as representation.

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Joanna shared in detail about the essence of the @ZTScotland photography exhibition, “Violence Unseen”, at the event today that explores forms of violence against women that are still misunderstood, hidden and unacknowledged by the mainstream society.
#16DaysOfActivism #WhatNext

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The amazing @JoannaZawadzka4,Campaigns & Engagement Officer, @ZTScotland shared a very powerful talk on the journey of Zero Tolerance over the past 3 decades and how crucial the women’s movement has become over the years to the multicultural Scottish society #16DaysofActivism2022

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Our next speaker is the dynamic Nhabeela Rahmatullah, Procurator Fiscal Depute @COPFS has been an ambassador for gender equality for nearly a decade in Scotland.

She talks about the evolution of the Scottish criminal justice system and the laws surrounding women’s rights.

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Magda emphasised the need to continue the conversation around advocating for anti-racism laws & need for equal opportunity for minorities in Scotland.

“Our wish is that one day we will no longer be needed but until then we must continue to
advocate for equality.” - @magdaczar

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Our next speaker @magdaczar CEO @FeniksCentre is a true warrior of women’s rights, who represents & voices the concerns of minorities from central & Eastern European groups, in particular the Polish community in Scotland.

She talks about the rights of ethnic groups in Scotland.

[IS Protecting People @ISProtectPeople]

Experiences of violence against women and girls can have a significant impact on women's mental health and can cause long-term trauma. A trauma-informed approach can support recovery for women and girls impacted by VAWG. #16Days #WhatNext

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“Understand that the pain and struggles in women’s lives are not individual problems and we cannot solve them on our own - we need collective resistance & action for change”.

Dr @lesleyorr14 is a historian and activist for gender and social justice #16DaysOfActivism

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🙌🏽 The incredible @lesleyorr14 delivers a though-provoking talk highlighting the significance of the historical context of the women’s movement in #Scotland that strongly reflects on putting gender equality at the heart of the #Scottish society and culture #16DaysofActivism2022