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16 Days of Action

This is an annual international campaign that starts on Fri 25 November, (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women), and runs until Sat 10 December, (Human Rights Day). It aims to raise awareness and call for changes at local, national and international level to end violence against all women and girls. 

The Students' Guild in partnership with Societies, the University, and External services will run 16 days of ‘events/actions’ to mark 16 days of action the international campaign to highlight and demand change for violence against women.

We will be working with external providers and using their wisdom and resources. Splitz/Fear-less, Devon Rape Crisis and sexual abuse service, Revenge Porn helpline, Intercom Trust and Karma Nirvana. 
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This is an international campaign to raise awareness of issues, encourage change and signpost to support. We recognise that this topic can be triggering and upsetting. If this has caused you any difficulty, please do reach out for support at Devon rape crisis and sexual abuse service and Exeter University Wellbeing Services. If you would like to feed back the email is 16daysofaction@exeterguild.com

EVents

Day 1- Fri 25 Nov – Gals and Non binary pals social to raise money for Devon Rape Crisis
Day 2- Sat 26 Nov - Flash mob Choir in the Guildhall
Day 3- Sun 27 Nov – Spotlight on Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Service
Day 4-Mon 28 Nov – Spotlight on Safe Zone app
Day 5- Tues 29 Nov -Sign making for the reclaim the night march – evening
Day 6- Wed 30 Nov- What can we do to create a safer future?
Day 7- Thurs 1 Dec – Reclaim The Night March
Day 8- Fri 2 Dec – Spotlight on Revenge Porn Helpline
Day 9- Sat 3 Dec  - Visit the 'Safe space' in town
Day 10- Sun 4 Dec- Spotlight on LGBTQ+ support
Day 11- Mon 5 Dec – Society commitment
Day 12- Tues 6 Dec – Heat map of safety
Day 13- Wed 7 Dec – Spotlight on Fear-less, Devon’s domestic abuse charity
Day 14- Thurs 8 Dec - Fix the headlines
Day 15- Fri 9 Dec – Spotlight on Karma Nirvana support service
Day 16- Sat 10 Dec – Send a letter to your MP

Safety Initiatives

We hate the idea that any of our students or wider community could be harmed by someone but we know we have to try and look at initiatives and resources to help create a safer Exeter.

Out and about
On campus/accommodation
Training
Equipment

Events

Find out about events on each day of the 16 days of action.

A simple set actions if you would like to help create a safe space for women:

Take the pledge
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Send our letter to your local MP
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Attend the reclaim the night march and lend your voice to the cause
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Sign up to the bystander intervention training
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Download the safe zone app

Initiatives and resources to help create a safer Exeter.