Appendix 1 - 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
Perth and Kinross Council · 27 November 2024
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Appendix 1 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence PROGRAMME 2024 22nd November – 10 December Date Time Event Location Friday 22nd November 1100 Launch and a performance by Rock Choir First Minister Mr Swinney will be the Key Note Speaker launching the event Tickets available: www.ticketsource.co.uk/perth-kinross- council Marketplace stalls Horsecross Concert Hall Saturday 23rd November 11 am Soroptimists International Silent Vigil at Perth High Street Perth High Street outside M&S Saturday 23rd November Doors Open at 1145 Brunch at Midday Soutar Theatre,
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Performances Followed by a Q&A after wards Event runs until 1500 hours “The Universal Story" A Safe and welcoming space for Women- Hosted by Lubna Kerr "An invitation to lunch with performances of poetry, spoken words, true life stories and music. Followed by a QA to discuss the issues around violence against women and girls" Ticket price: Free but ticketed (advance booking is recommended) This is a free event supported by the Violence Against Women Partnership Tickets available at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/perth-kinross- council AK Bell Library POSTER to be made AVAILABLE Tuesday 26th November 9:30am- 1:00pm Gender Based Violence (Online Training) Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis Please email training@rasacpk.org.uk for more information or to book your place Online Wednesday 27th November 1400-1600 Drop-in Session - Perthshire Women’s Aid Information and Networking event No booking necessary Perthshire Women’s Aid Office Thursday 28th November 9.30-3.30 Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence (In Person Training) 14 New Row, Perth, PH1 5QA
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Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis Please email training@rasacpk.org.uk for more information or to book your place Thursday 28th November 1945 Perth Film Society “She Said” American drama following the reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey and their investigation that exposed Harvey Weinstein’s history of abuse and sexual misconduct against four women. Screened as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. More information and tickets available Perth Film Society: She Said (perththeatreandconcerthall.com) Perth Theatre Joan Knight Studio Friday 29th November 0900-1600 hours Mentors In Violence Conference 'Promoting Positive Masculinity' There will be a range of workshops from local agencies and groups including RASAC, White Ribbon as well as MVP Mentors and MVP staff looking at misogyny in the classroom, which delegates can attend to learn more about the supports and issues our children and young people are experiencing. In the afternoon, there will be a group conversation to look at the supports and structures in place for our young men and boys, and consider where there may be gaps and how we may be able to fill them. Perth Salutation Hotel
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We have keynote speeches from Learning and Families Councillor, Cllr John Rebbeck who is going to open the conference and Alan Bissett, Scottish Author and Playwright to set the scene for the conference. Saturday 30th November 2000-2200 An evening of universal comedy Hosted by Lubna Kerr Headline Act Laura Davis Booking is essential Tickets priced at £10.00 plus booking fee Tickets available at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/perth-kinross- council Tickets also available on the door The Venue Perth Sunday 1st December Midday-12.25 Ringing of the bells to raise awareness of this campaign. St Johns Church St Johns Place Perth Sunday 1st December 1830 hours “IT ENDS WITH US” Screening of the film it Ends with US Tickets are priced at £5.00 Tickets available at https://www.birkscinema.co.uk THE BIRKS CINEMA ABERFELDY Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd December 1000-1600 hours “What were you wearing exhibition” TBC St Johns Centre or Perth UHI
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Wednesday 4th December 1730 hours March leaves at 1800 Reclaim the Night March to show solidarity with women around the world living with fear and violence and demonstrate their right to walk the streets at night Just turn up on the night. 2 High Street Perth Thursday 5th December Seminar 10.12.30 1 HUMAN TRAFFICKING- A LOCAL ISSUE Human Trafficking- the Scottish and Local Context – Focus on demographic and economic changes. Presentations delivered by SOHTIS Scotland, (Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland) Women’s Support Project and Police Scotland. Tickets available at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/perth-kinross- council Art Gallery Lecture Theatre George Street, Perth Friday 6th December 12.15-13.45 Young People Online - Experiences and Impacts This 1.5 hour session will highlight the key findings from recent research Online Session
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carried out on Cool2Talk – A safe space for young people age 12 and over Over 300 Tayside young people between the ages of 16 and 25 answered questions around where they go online, what they do there and how this makes them feel. There was a focus on gender, sexual health and relationships. The session will explore the feedback and consider how we support young people around the issues they raised. POST EVENT Wednesday 11th December. 1300-1400 hours Multi-agency networking lunch at the RASAC P&K Centre to hear about the range of services they provide and how to make referrals into their services. Please email training@rasacpk.org.uk for more information or to book your place RASAC Perth & Kinross Centre, York Place Perth