#NoExcuse - 16 days of activism
16 Days of Activism is a global campaign fighting against gender-based violence. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world.
This winter show there is #NoExcuse for VAWG and find out about local, national and online events taking place to support the #NoExcuse campaign - 16 days of activism.
Events during the 16 days of activism in 2024
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Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDR) and Learnings Webinar
Part of the NHS Safeguarding Fortnight.
- Time: 10.00am to 12.00 midday
- Booking: Complete the DADR webinar booking form
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White ribbon day candlelit vigil: Chichester
Join the vigil run by Arundel Women's Institute.
Event details:
- Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- Location: The Cross, Chichester
White ribbon day candlelit vigil: Horsham
Join the vigil run by Horsham Women's Institute with West Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne and Kay Birch from Safe In Sussex speaking.
Event details:
- Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- Location: The Carfax, Horsham
Meet WORTH services
WORTH services join Sussex Police in the community. Come along and see us at:
- Location: Crawley police pod, High Street, Crawley
Domestic abuse services at Worthing Hospital
WORTH services join Hourglass, Victim Support and You Trust to talk to staff and patients about domestic abuse and available support. Come along:
- Location: Penguin Foyer, Worthing Hospital
- Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
The value of independent domestic violence advocates (IDVAs) webinar
Domestic abuse and health - part of the NHS safeguarding fortnight. Run by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) and NHS Sussex.
Webinar details are:
- Time: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
- Booking: Complete the Value of IDVAs webinar booking form
Virtual symposium on innovative research in gender-based violence webinar
This event will feature expert presentations, interactive discussions, and opportunities for knowledge exchange between researchers and practitioners, inspiring practical applications of new research insights.
Webinar details are:
- Time: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
- Booking: Complete the Virtual symposium on innovative research in gender-based violence webinar booking form
Launch of Domestic & sexual violence and abuse (DSVA) website
From today, you can view the new WSCC domestic and sexual abuse microsite.
See the new DSVA site -
White Ribbon UK in further education webinar
Learn more about the positive impact that White Ribbon UK can have within universities.
Event details:
- Time: 12.00 midday to 12.45pm
- Booking: Join the White Ribbon UK in further education webinar
Tackling Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Conference
Run by Westminster Insight. The conference has a focus on latest measures and initiatives to protect women and girls.
Conference details:
- Location: IStructE London and online
- Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
- Cost: Between £295 and £399 plus VAT
- Booking: Complete the Tackling VAWG conference booking form
How do abusers trap victims? - Webinar
Learn about the early warning signs of abuse and the impact it may have on a victim's life. Provided by Safer Places training.
Webinar details:
- Time: 10.00am to 11.00am
- Booking: Complete the How do abusers trap victims? webinar booking form
Hassocks WI
Hassocks Women’s Institute event with guest speakers on the topic of violence against women and girls followed by a candlelit vigil in the Adastra memorial garden.
Event details:
- Location: Adastra Hall, Committee Room, Hassocks
- Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
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10 years of stalking advocacy
Provided by Veritas for professionals. There are a limited number of spaces.
Event details:
- Location: The Amex, Brighton
- Booking: Email events@veritas-justice.co.uk
Healing and empowerment webinar for those working in gender-based violence (GBV)
This free webinar offers a blend of practical healing techniques, expert insights, and resilience-building strategies tailored for survivors, researchers, and practitioners in the field.
Webinar details are:
- Time: 8.00am to 9.30am
- Booking: Complete the Healing and empowerment webinar for those working in GBV booking form
West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership (SCP) conference
This is an all day event for professionals.
How does the UK family court system facilitate post-separation abuse?: Online workshop
This free 2-hour online workshop explores in what ways the family court system can be used against survivors as an extension of domestic abuse.
Webinar details are:
- Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
- Booking: Complete the How does the UK family court system facilitate post-separation abuse?: Online workshop booking form
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Token man x White Ribbon UK: Men’s Role in tackling male violence against women and girls webinar
Exploring the role men, and wider corporates have in tackling men’s violence against women and girls.
Event details:
- Time: 12.00 midday to 12.45pm
- Booking: Join the Men’s Role in tackling male violence against women and girls webinar
Safeguarding futures seminar
Free seminar for social workers and police officers about child marriage provided by Karma Nirvana.
Event details:
- Booking: Complete the safeguarding futures seminar booking form
Paragon Sussex Police independent domestic violence advocate (IDVA)
Paragon in the community. Come along and see us at:
- Location: The Forum, Horsham
- Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Meet WORTH services
WORTH services join Sussex Police in the community. Come along and see us at:
- Location: Crawley Police pod, High Street, Crawley
- Time: All day
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How do young girls experience domestic abuse? webinar
Learn about the impact of domestic abuse on girls and young women. Event details:
- Time: 10.00am to 11.00am
- Booking: Complete the How do young girls experience domestic abuse? webinar booking form
Reclaim the night
March against street harassment and rape culture.
Event details:
- Location: Queens Road, Brighton
- Time: 6.00pm to 10.00pm
- Booking: Book to attend the march and donate to the cause
Trauma informed approach to domestic abuse online briefing
This one hour online briefing by WORTH services looks at proactive contact and engagement and how to reduce barriers to people getting advice and support.
Event details:
- Time: 10.00am to 11.00am
- Booking: Complete the Trauma informed approach to domestic abuse briefing booking form
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What is domestic abuse and coercive control? webinar
Learn about what happens during domestic abuse and coercive controlling relationships.
Event details:
- Time: 10.00am to 11.00am
- Booking: Complete the What is domestic abuse and coercive control? webinar booking form
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Sussex Police 16 days roadshow: Worthing
Sussex Police talk to the public with service providers about what they do in relation to gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, harmful practices and stalking.
Event details:
- Location: South Street Square, Worthing
- Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm
National Stalking Consortium online conference
Reflecting on key achievements, including the submission of a landmark super-complaint against the police, and next steps for improving support stalking victims across the UK.
Event details:
- Time: 10.00am to 3.15pm
- Booking: See the Suzy Lamplugh Trust webpage for the National Stalking Consortium online conference
Domestic abuse awareness training webinar
Free training for voluntary sector organisations and a reduced rate for West Sussex Chamber of Commerce members. The webinar aims to increase awareness around the definition and impact of domestic abuse, how to identify it and what to do if it is disclosed to you.
Event details:
- Time: 10.00am to 3.15pm
- Booking: Book to attend the domestic abuse awareness training webinar
Gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV - vulnerabilities, challenges and possibilities webinar
This session aims to highlight the urgent need for action and collaboration in tackling gender-based violence and its implications for HIV prevention and treatment.
Webinar details are:
- Time: 11.00am to 12.30pm
- Booking: Complete the GBV and HIV - vulnerabilities, challenges and possibilities webinar booking form
Partnerships with White Ribbon UK webinar
Hear how your organisation can become a White Ribbon Accredited or Supporter Organisation, and foster culture change within your workplace and wider community.
Event details:
- Time: 12.00 midday to 12.45pm
- Join the Partnerships with White Ribbon UK webinar
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Training for employers on Domestic Abuse Act 2021
Free half hour online advice sessions for employers on how to fulfil their responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Book your advice session:
- Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
- Booking: Book your one-to-one session
Beyond the screen: protecting children from exploitation and abuse webinar
This event brings together experts from child protection, academia, and technology to examine the links between offline and online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Webinar details are:
- Time: 11.00am to 12.30pm
- Booking: Complete the Beyond the screen: protecting children from exploitation and abuse webinar booking form
Paragon Sussex Police independent domestic violence advocates (IDVAs) and Sussex Police
Paragon join Sussex Police in the community. Come along and see us at:
- Location: Horsham police pod, The Forum, Horsham
- Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Fizz and Feminism
Fizz & Feminism brings people together to talk, listen and learn about ways we can all move towards gender equality. My Sisters House to speak about violence against women and girls (VAWG) and support available.
Event details:
- Location: Chichester Festival Theatre
- Time: 5.30pm
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Sussex Police 16 days roadshow: Chichester
Sussex Police talk to the public with service providers about what they do in relation to gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, harmful practices and stalking.
Event details:
- Location: East Street, Chichester
- Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm
What is post separation abuse? webinar
Learn about how even when the relationship ends, the abuse does not always stop and can get worse.
Event details:
- Time: 10.00am to 11.00am
- Booking: Complete the What is post separation abuse? webinar booking form
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Online safety for women and girls webinar
Join the West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Digital Safety and Fraud Prevention Team as they are joined by Southeast Regional Crime Unit as we raise awareness of technological abuse, by empowering women and girls to understand what it is and what steps to take to secure their digital devices and platforms against potential technological abuse from a partner or ex-partner.
Event details:
- Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
- Booking: Complete the online safety for women and girls webinar booking form
Meet WORTH services
WORTH services join Sussex Police in the community. Come along and see us at:
- Location: Crawley police pod, High Street, Crawley
Paragon Sussex Police independent domestic violence advocates and Sussex Police
Paragon join Sussex Police in the community. Come along and see us at:
- Location: Worthing police pod, South Street, Worthing
- Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
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Gaining confidence in identifying and challenging honour based abuse and forced marriage workshop
This online course, run by Karma Nirvana, is for professionals who want to increase confidence in challenging honour based abuse and forced marriage.
- Cost: £22.38 per attendee
- Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Booking: Complete the Gaining confidence in identifying and challenging honour based abuse and forced marriage workshop booking form
Sussex Police 16 days roadshow: Crawley
Sussex Police talk to the public with service providers about what they do in relation to gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, harmful practices and stalking.
Event details:
- Location: Queens Square, Crawley
- Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Paragon Sussex Police independent domestic violence advocates at Horsham hospital
Paragon visit Horsham hospital. Come along and see us at:
- Location: Entrance to Horsham hospital, Hurst Road
- Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm