Appendix 1 - 16 Days of Activism Programme 2025
Perth and Kinross Council · 26 November 2025
Back to Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee — 26 November 2025 and its agenda
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Appendix 1 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Theme is #HOPE - What do you hope for in relation to VAWG? The national theme for 2025 is `All Together to prevent and end violence against women and girls in Scotland` PROGRAMME 2025 Date Time Event Location Pre Launch Thursday 20th November 1945 Perth Film Society presents: SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE In 1985, devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own. A sensitive and moving adaption of Claire Keegan’s acclaimed novel from director Tim Mielants, starring Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: perththeatreandconcerthall.com/booking/p erformance/?id=652602 Perth Theatre Joan Knight Studio Pre Launch Friday 21st November 1100 Launch featuring Mr John Swinney Tickets available: Launch Event - 16 Days of Activism 2025 at Perth Concert Hall, Horsecross Plaza event tickets from TicketSource Horsecross Concert Hall
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Marketplace stalls RASAC/PWA/Deaf Links/Soroptimists/Perth Welfare Society/Strutsafe/Aberlour/Police Scotland/Perth Countryside Trust LAUNCH DAY Tuesday 25th November 11 am -1200 1215-1500 Soroptimists International Silent Vigil at Perth High Street Wellbeing Session. Ideas include healing through art and other natural creative activities supported by the Perthshire Countryside Trust. Meditation Session will be delivered by Violet Dalton “From Healing to Hope” Cillas story For bookings - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/perth- kinross-council/t-jxkkoza PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FEMALE ONLY EVENT Perth High Street outside M&S Perth Gallery George Street. Wednesday 26th November 10-3 “What were you wearing” exhibition This is an in-person event Perth UHI Library (upstairs) Main campus Wednesday 26th November 1530-1700 Domestic Abuse Basic awareness session Are you wanting to learn more about understanding and addressing Domestic Abuse? we have training set up for you!! This training will be supported by the Violence Against Women Partnership as part of the 16 days of activism campaign and delivered by Barnardos. To book contact TLaughlin@pkc.gov.uk ONLINE Thursday 27th November 930-1300 Homicide Timeline – Awareness Raising session 'Professor Jane Monckton Smith will be presenting the Homicide Timeline. Perth Theatre Joan Knight Studio
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This session will cover research which underpins the Timeline, discussion of Coercive Control and Stalking, deconstructing patterns of control and examining the 8 stages of the Timeline. There will also be time to meet with Jane after the event. Tickets available at: Homicide Timeline- Professor Jane Monkton Smith at Perth Theatre - Joan Knight Studio event tickets from TicketSource Thursday 27th November 0930-1500 “What were you wearing” exhibition This is an in-person event- No booking required Perth UHI Library (main campus) upstairs Friday 28th November 0930-1500 “What were you wearing” exhibition This is an in-person event - No booking required. Perth UHI Library (main campus) upstairs Tuesday 2nd December 1300-1400 RASAC Networking lunch RASAC No booking required just turn up on the day! RASAC Offices 16 King Street, Perth PH2 8JA Wednesday 3rd December 1730 hours March leaves at 1800 hours Reclaim the Night March 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 Perth Civic Hall Thursday 4th December Seminar 0930-1300 hours “Facing the truth finding hope” This will build on the event on the Homicide timeline this event “facing the truth and finding hope” This will feature presentations about the Domestic Homicide Review. Lynn Harris from No Feart an expert on supporting men who want help along with Emily’s Test Perth Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth
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Fiona who is the mother of an Aberdeen Student who completed suicide after being stalked. Tickets available at: Perth & Kinross Council online ticket sales powered by TicketSource Monday 8th December 0930-1230 RASAC delivery on Trauma informed Practice In Person event For booking, please email training@rasacpk.org.uk Alzheimer’s Office 7 George Street, Perth Tuesday 9th December 1000-1200 “A Taste of Hope”: Celebrating Women Over Tea & Cake For bookings: contact@perthwomensaid.org.uk Perthshire Women’s Aid Offices