Women’s Aid 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women Campaign

Published: Thursday, November 04, 2010

Women's Aid and groups around Ireland have been working to address domestic violence for over 35 years. We know that every day in Ireland women are beaten, raped and trapped in their own homes by those closest to them - their husbands, boyfriends and partners. One in five women in Ireland experience domestic violence; it can affect any woman and it can happen in any home.

This year, the Women's Aid 16 Days Campaign will focus on solidarity with the one in five women who are affected by domestic violence. We hope that by raising awareness of the prevalence of domestic violence in our society and promoting services available for those affected, we can reach as many women living with domestic violence as possible.

The 16 Days Campaign is an important way of raising awareness of the issue at a national and local level. By being active in our communities during the campaign through events, exhibitions, public actions and debates; and by engaging with the media and local elected representatives, we can all push for positive change to make women safer. The 16 Days of Action also makes the issue visible in our society, gives hope to women who are suffering and holds perpetrators of abuse to account.

Get Involved
- Women's Aid 16 Days Newsletter
The Women's Aid 16 Days Newsletter has been posted to over 2000 community and voluntary groups, violence against women services and other organisations and individuals. If you have not received your copy or would like more, please email 16days@womensaid.ie. The newsletter is also available to download online now. Click here.

- National Balloon Action
Join the nationwide balloon action in solidarity with the one in five women affected by domestic violence on 25th November 2010 at 11am.

- 16 Days of Action Blog
From mid-October until the end of the campaign the 16 Days blog will keep you up to date with events taking place around the country during the 16 Days of Action 2010. The blog will include posts by guest bloggers and much more. If you are planning an event, no matter how big or small, email the details to 16days@womensaid.ie and we will include in the list of events. See www.womensaid.ie

- International 365 Violence against Women Poster Exhibition
From 25th November to 10th December, Women's Aid will host the largest ever display of the International 365 Violence againt Women Poster Exhibition. The exhibition will take place at the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield, Dublin 7 and will be open to the public from 2pm to 8pm daily. The exhibition will be launched on Wednesday 24th November 2010.

- 16 Facts for 16 Days Email Awareness Campaign
Join the thousands of people who sign up to the '16 Facts for 16 Days' Email Awareness Campaign and get the latest national and international statistics on violence against women delivered to your inbox each day of the campaign. Forward these emails to your friends, colleagues, members and supporters during the campaign to spread awareness about violence against women. Sign up today by emailing 16days@womensaid.ie or sign up online.

- Women's Aid Political Briefing for TDs and Senators
On the morning of 25th November Women's Aid will extend an invitation to all TDs and Senators to meet with us at Buswell's Hotel to discuss the issue of domestic violence. Representatives from Women's Aid will brief politicians on the 16 Days Campaign and current issues affecting women living with domestic violence.