Join the 16 Days of Activism campaign💜🎗️

Are you ready to campaign with us and make a difference to the lives of women and children who have experienced domestic abuse? The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on Monday 25th November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10th December (Human Rights Day). 

Swale has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in Kent and consistently ranks among the top areas in the UK for reported cases. We’re campaigning to help change this and we hope you will join us to make Swale and Kent a safer place to live. 

Gender-based violence is deeply rooted in societal attitudes and power dynamics. Here are just a few alarming statistics:

  • On average, a woman in the UK is killed by a man every three days (ONS, 2023).
  • 71% of women aged 16-59 in the UK report having experienced some form of sexual harassment (ONS, 2023).
  • 1 in 4 women in the UK will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime (ONS, 2023).
  • Reports of rape are higher than ever recorded in England and Wales, but conviction rates remain alarmingly low.

Our goals: 

  1. We want to raise awareness of gender-based violence and the warning signs to domestic abuse. 
  2. We want to build solidarity with local organisations and individuals working to combat violence against women. 
  3. We want to share strategies for tackling violence and press the government for action. 
  4. We want to educate on the impact of violence against women and teach and learn from the next generation. 
  5. Encourage open conversations on healthy relationships and domestic abuse. 

 

 

SATEDA team 16 days

How can you help us achieve these goals? 

We’ve put together a list of simple actions you can take to support this campaign. Just read through the list below and click the links for any actions you’d like to join in.

Up for a challenge? Download our 16 Days of Activism Bingo Card and tick off each action you complete. Every day during the campaign, we’ll post an action on social media, and you can mark it on your bingo card. We’d love to see your completed cards – share them with us on social media and tag us @satedacharity.

Download the 16 Days Bingo Card

If you complete all actions from our social media posts, be sure to tick them off on the bingo card and share it via social media. Don’t forget to tag us! 

Purchase a Purple Awareness Pin

Donate to us and receive a ribbon pin to wear in solidarity. By wearing this pin, you’re helping spread the message and showing support for survivors.

Download Warning Signs Poster Download 16 Days Information Leaflet

We’re distributing posters in public spaces and workplaces. Consider displaying one in your community, office, or school to raise awareness. 

Distribute our Does It Feel Wrong Cards (youth) Distribute our Bystander Cards

We’re handing out informative cards to schools and public spaces to help educate the next generation on recognising and addressing gender-based violence. Contact comms@sateda.org if you would like the following cards to hand out at your organisation. 

Share our Facebook content Share our Instagram content

Follow us on social media (@satedacharity) and reshare our posts throughout the campaign. Amplifying these messages helps broaden the conversation and reach more people. 

Visit #KnowSeeSpeakOut website

View Kent & Medway Domestic Abuse Services website.