16 Days of Activism
16 Days of Activism & Global Day 2023
The annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10th December, Human Rights Day.
Downloadable Resources
Support Agencies for Victims of Domestic Violence and/or Abuse
Women’s Aid – Are you Affected by Domestic Abuse? Call us on 028 25 632136 www.womens-aid.org.uk
Nexus NI offers services and support to people who have been affected by sexual violence in any form and our services are delivered across Northern Ireland. Call: 028 9032 6803 or 028 7126 0566 www.nexusni.org
The Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Northern Ireland. We provide support, advice, information, and referral to any victims, as well as concerned friends or family and professionals. Call: 0808 802 1414 www.dsahelpline.org
Free travel on bus or rail is available if you have refuge or emergency accommodation through Women’s Aid or the NI Housing Executive. Travel will be by Ulsterbus or NI Railways between stated Translink stations. For more information click the link below. www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/domestic-violence-and-abuse
FLOWS, which stands for Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors, is a legal support service, designed to help protect women against domestic abuse. Call: 0203 745 7707 www.flows.org.uk
Samaritans – Whatever you are going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call free on 116 123 or visit our website at www.samaritans.org
Victim Support NI – ANYONE can become a victim of domestic violence or abuse, regardless of gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. Call: 02890 243133 www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence
The Rowan is the regional Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for Northern Ireland. Freephone helpline: 0800 389 4424 www.therowan.net