Tackling Victim Blaming

10 December, 1 - 2 pm, Online

Victim blaming comes in many forms and can be subtle and unconscious. In this session, we explore examples of victim blaming in the media and myths about sexual harassment and violence.

Register via QR code or the link below. https://tinyurl.com/RYVvictim

Hear from Raise Your Voice about some types of digital abuse and ideas for protecting yourself, and the Community Foundation NI’s Nothing About Us Without Us project on their new resource on staying safe when speaking out online.

Online event

Email Danielle to register danielle@reclaimtheagenda.org

3 December, 1pm, online

Words Matter: The Role of Media Reporting in Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls

Email Danielle to register danielle@reclaimtheagenda.org

This event will discuss Raise Your Voice’s work on how the media can contribute to a better public discourse on sexual violence, and hear from Dr Susan Leahy on research launched recently at the University of Limerick on ‘Guidance for Media Reporting on Sexual Violence in Ireland’.

On International Sex Workers' Rights day join us to hear from feminist criminologist Lynzi Armstrong (Victoria University of Wellington) on her new report, which explores experiences of sex workers in Scotland, New Zealand and the Republic of Ireland, and representatives from Sex Workers' Rights organisations on why the current law in Northern Ireland is harmful.

Online event
Email Danielle to register danielle@reclaimtheagenda.org

Violence against women and girls is so commonplace as to be normalised, in NI and across Europe. The EU has a new Directive on violence against women and girls, and in Northern Ireland, the first Ending Violence against Women and Girls strategy aims to take joint action across sectors to turn these trends. This webinar will hear from experts in the sector on priorities to secure meaningful change, and will also explore how the EU Directive has been received across member states.

Join us to share perspectives on what we can learn from each other, and how to prioritise ending violence against women and girls!

Register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy9SQ4WaR07_F-1N6O0_4BbOOpbHEliu-fTd-IFqEwNiRU_g/viewform

Reclaim the Night Belfast 2023 will take place on Saturday November 30th. Gather at Writers Square for speakers at 5:30pm before marching through the city centre to reclaim public space for all.

All genders are welcome to attend, however we ask that the front of the rally is led by women.

Reclaim the Night Belfast is a trans affirming and trans inclusive space. Reclaim the Night Belfast is also sex worker inclusive, and supports full decriminalisation.

No Party Political materials or national flags.

Drop into the Community Arts Partnership to make a placard for Reclaim the Night.

Members of Array Collective will be on hand to make something wonderful!

Free, materials provided.

Email danielle@reclaimtheagenda.org to register

Violence against women and girls is an urgent priority across the world. In Northern Ireland, the first Ending Violence against Women and Girls strategy focuses on changing cultural norms, as well as protecting women and girls more effectively. The EU earlier this year launched a new Directive on violence against women and girls, which sets minimum standards for all 27 EU member states. This webinar will hear from the WAVE Network on how the Directive can change policy, and from Women’s Aid Federation NI on what the priorities for the new strategy are. There will also be discussion on what we can learn from the processes that led to these new frameworks.

Join us to share perspectives on what we can learn from each other, and how to prioritise ending violence against women and girls

Register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew6Y338Kti1FZTr2zdUazsviPimQXd7tQoabGtPakGwZZnTA/viewform

This workshop is a playfully participatory space to explore justice as a social construct, through a feminist lens. Inviting our participants to explore the tensions between our desire for punishment and our desire for change.

In person event at The MAC Belfast.

Email danielle@reclaimtheagenda.org to register

As part of the #16Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls, BME Women’s Network are pleased to host this event about immigration options for victims of domestic abuse with Migration Justice Project!

Register: https://forms.gle/ebwFq51bjfgGdLw67

Domestic abuse can create particular difficulties for migrants who are dependent on their partner's visa. Thankfully, immigration law contains some options for migrant victims and survivors to secure status in their own right. Join Law Centre NI legal officers to learn about potential legal solutions.

This event is free, and we encourage all to attend so that we are informed.