Forth Valley College hosted the launch of the Forth Valley Region 16 Day of Activism Against Gender Based Violence on Monday 27 November.
The College is once again proud to show its support for the campaign, which dovetails with the annual international initiative which commenced on Saturday 25 November, which marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and concludes on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) encompasses a wide range of actions that are recognised as both the cause and consequence of gender inequality in Scottish society. While primarily perpetrated by men and experienced by women, GBV can affect individuals of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, faiths, and ethnicities.
GBV is violence that is directed towards an individual based on their sex or gender identity. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and psychological abuse, threats, coercion, and economic or educational deprivation, whether occurring in public or private life.
Lesley O’Neill, FVC’s Student Support Manager, said: “In line with our commitment to this cause, Forth Valley College hosted the launch event for the Forth Valley Region on 27 November at our Stirling Campus. As a part of the 16 Days of Activism, various organisations will have representatives present at stalls in the foyer of each campus during lunchtime.”
These stalls will provide an opportunity to learn more about the efforts and initiatives of the following organisations:
- Alloa Campus, Thursday 30 November: NHS and Clackmannanshire Women’s Aid.
- Falkirk Campus, Tuesday 5 December: NHS, Equally Safe Falkirk, Central Advocacy Partners (CAP), Shakti, Soroptimists, and Committed to Ending Abuse (CEA).
- Stirling Campus, Thursday 7 December: NHS, Stirling’s Women’s Aid, and Central Advocacy Partners.
Lesley added: “This year's campaign focuses on the theme ‘Imagine a Scotland without gender-based violence.’ We encourage everyone to visit these stalls, engage in conversation, and learn more about the impactful work being done by these organisations.”