16 Days of Activism – a global moment to take action to end domestic abuse
Every year, the global campaign to end violence against women and girls takes place from 25th November to 10th December. Starting on the UN Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women and ending on the UN International Day of Human Rights, it’s a vital moment to show your commitment and support.
Take part in the Kent and Medway 16 Days Campaign:
- Sign up for our newsletter for regular campaign updates
- Register for our free 16 Days of Activism training webinars
- Share our 16 Days of Activism social media posts on your channels. Post every day or once/twice – it’s up to you. Download the calendar to see all the posts and assets. Use the hashtags #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse #16DaysofActivism
- Download and display our support posters and flyers in communal areas – placing them inside a toilet cubicle is a discreet way to help people find information.
- Promote your support with our free resources including logos, website banner, email signature image and copy, newsletter copy and image, virtual meeting background and PowerPoint slide.
- Become a Campaign Partner – join organisations like Southeastern Railway and NHS Kent and Medway in the fight to end domestic abuse. If you can help us to reach even more people, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at daprojects@kent.gov.uk.
- Become a Kent Domestic Abuse Champion
White Ribbon
- It Takes All of Us – the mission is for all men to fulfil the White Ribbon Promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.
- The Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Partnership are committed to tackling male violence against women and are supporters of White Ribbon. Kent County Council and Medway Council are White Ribbon accredited.
- Make the White Ribbon Promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women, to eradicate male violence against women from our communities.
- Take our White Ribbon 20 Tiny Tasks Challenge. The challenge is made up of simple, quick actions that help to raise awareness, encourage reflection, and promote positive behaviours. Complete as many of the 20 Tiny Tasks as you can, share the challenge with colleagues and teams, and return your completed checklist to daprojects@kent.gov.uk.
Join the #KnowSeeSpeakOut Campaign
When you Know, See and Speak Out about domestic abuse you help more people to safety. Take action:
KNOW – what domestic abuse is
Empower yourself through domestic abuse training and webinars:
SEE – what changes you can make
- Show your support by sharing the campaign resources.
- Follow us:
- Facebook @kentmedwaydomesticabuse
- Instagram @kentmedwaydomesticabuse
- LinkedIn @kentmedwaydomesticabuse
- Use our social media calendar to spread the word. Post on your channels and use the hashtags #KnowSeeSpeakOut and #EndDomesticAbuse.
- Put up the support service posters and vinyl stickers up in communal spaces, including the backs of toilet cubicle doors. Contact us to request hard copies at: daprojects@kent.gov.uk.
- Use the logo, email signature, website banner, virtual meeting background, PowerPoint slides and e-bulletin image to demonstrate your commitment.
- Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about this year’s activism.
SPEAK OUT – Signpost people to support
- Learn how to signpost victims to Kent and Medway support services.
- Discover how to support someone you’re worried about.
- Use your voice to spread the word share the campaign with your followers, networks, colleagues and friends.
1 in 12
people will be a victim of violence against women and girls (VAWG) every year (National Police Chiefs, 2024)
37% increase
in violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the UK over the last five years (National Police Chiefs, 2024).
Domestic abuse is never acceptable.
Domestic abuse affected more than two million people across the UK in 2023 and can significantly impact a person’s health and wellbeing; sometimes fatally. Working together, we want to reduce heath inequalities and deliver improved safer outcomes, supporting those suffering from domestic abuse. As the strategic safeguarding lead for health, taking part in this campaign will help to raise awareness and empower staff in the NHS to recognise and respond to domestic abuse.
Paul Lumsdon, NHS Kent and Medway’s Chief Nursing Officer
Know See Speak Out Resources
No one should live in fear poster (A4)/ printed handout (A5)
Feeling unsafe at home? poster (available in multiple languages)
Feeling unsafe? – Vinyl sticker
Contact us to request printed stickers: daprojects@kent.gov.uk
End Domestic Abuse – Know See Speak Out – Email signature, Newsletter and PowerPoint slide image
End Domestic Abuse – Know See Speak Out – Website banner image
Abusive relationship poster
Feeling unsafe at home? poster (English)
End Domestic Abuse logo
End Domestic Abuse – Know See Speak Out – Virtual meeting image
Spread the word
Use social media content calendar.
Post on your channels and use the hashtags #KnowSeeSpeakOut & #EndDomesticAbuse.
Follow us
Facebook @kentmedwaydomesticabuse Instagram @kentmedwaydomesticabuse LinkedIn @kentmedwaydomesticabuse
Kent Domestic Abuse Champions Programme
Would you know how to help people in your community experiencing domestic abuse? As a Champion you could be a crucial contact for a colleague, a volunteer, a worshiper a family member or a friend.
Find out more about the programme
7 minute snippets – Domestic Abuse Training videos
The 7 Minute Snippet videos can be watched in the time it takes for a quick cup of tea, but could change a life. Topics include Signs of abuse; Safety Planning; Support & Signposting; and Understanding Risk.
End Domestic Abuse – Kent and Medway Partnership Learning webinars
With new topics added monthly these free webinars from the Kent & Medway Domestic Abuse Partnership increase knowledge and awareness so that more people get the support they need.
Know, See, Speak Out Training
From the effect on children, forced marriage or challenging perpetrator behaviour there’s a webinar to enhance your skills here. Our training videos are available for anyone to watch.
