16 Days of Action for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

For many women from Glasgow, to Gaberone, home is not the place they can relax knowing that their wellbeing will be taken care of. Instead it is the place where they are most likely to experience hurt, harm or danger.

The theme for 2011 is:

From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let's Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women

The focus for this year's 16 Days will bring together women, peace and human rights movements; to challenge miltarism and their values which allow violence and discrimination to continue.

In the words on one woman acitivist

'How can we have peace in the world when there is war in the home".

With a theme as wide and far reaching as this it can be difficult to pinpoint how we can specifically link the campaign to people in Glasgow.

Some members of the asylum and refugee population in the city may relate to the military conflict aspect of the theme, as well as Glaswegians who have links with the british military.

However for the 11,337 people, mainly women, who reported domestic abuse in Glasgow in 2010/11 to Strathclyde Police will easily be able to make connections with this theme.

More generally, it is important that we are all made aware of the links between military structures, gender and violence against women.

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Activities and Events

Below is a few of the activities organised. For the full program go to: sixteendays: What's On in North East Glasgow.

No Way To Behave: What you need to know about the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011

25/11 9.30am - 12.30pm. Cost: Free
The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse.

Organised by: Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership in conjunction with North East Violence Against Women Implementation Group.

To book a place contact emma.killin@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

GEWA Doors Open Day

6/12, 10.00am - 12.00pm
GEWA, 753 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, G34 9PB.

Free for all North East Health practioners

This event is organised for health professionals in the North East to get behind the scenes, look at what GEWA as an organisation provide for the women that they refer to the service. Dedicated staff including children and young people's workers will be available to talk about the work they do.

Organised by: Glasgow East Womens Aid and North East Glasgow Violence Against Women Implementation Group.

Forced Marriage Legislation in Scotland: Your Rights and Responsibilities

6/12 10.30am - 1.00pm, Red Road Family Centre, 94 Red Road, Glasgow, G214TH

Free. Limited creche places.

Amina Muslim Women's Resource Centre is hosting an information seminar about Forced Marriage and the newly implemented Scottish legislation. Lunch will be served.

Organised by: Amina Muslim Women's Resource Centre.

To book a place contact info@mwrc.org.uk or call 0141 585 8026

Hands Off

8/12 Community Studio, Floor 23, 10 Red Road Court, Glasgow

Cost: Free. There is no creche provision

A creative arts project exploring the themes surrounding violence against women. Artist Iseult Timmerman and Flora Alexander will lead 2 sessions for up to 20 women that explore the hand as a powerful visual symbol. The works will be displayed during the event on 8th December and some will also feature as a postcard for future distribution.

This event was organised by North Glasgow Integration Network in partnership with North East Violence Against Women Implementation Group.

For more detail contactjennysmsith2@sw.glasgow.gov.uk

Gold Stars and Dragon Marks

North East Primary Schools

Free to North East Primary Schools

Glasgow East Women's Aid are pleased to present Gold Stars and Dragon Marks the DVD.

Based on the drama developed by Baldy Bane Theatre Company, this event will run in two primary schools for P4 pupils in the North East of the City.

The DVD will be shown follwed by workshops and will explore issues related to bullying, domestic abuse and friendships.

This event has been organised by North East Violence Against Women Implementation Group.

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News 22/11/11