16 Days of Activism
From Monday 25 November to Tuesday 10 December, we will be marking 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
This international campaign is intended to challenge violence against women and girls. As part of the 16 days, you will have access to a series of training and information sessions.
Session timetables
Friday 22 November
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| March by Northampton rape crisis | 6pm to 6:30pm |
Monday 25 November
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
Launch of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Northamptonshire Children's Trust staff only) The event will be taking place at One Angel Square | 10am to 2pm |
Tuesday 26 November
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| How do abusers trap victims? | 10am to 11am |
| Harmful practices training for professionals | 10am to 1pm |
| Domestic abuse awareness training | 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
| Self-defence classes from Northamptonshire Police (closed event) | Closed event |
Wednesday 27 November
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Impact of domestic abuse on children training | 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Thursday 28 November
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Understanding coercive and controlling behaviour | 10am to 1pm |
| Stand hosted at Blackthorn Children's Centre | 10am to 2pm |
Friday 29 November
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| How do young girls experience domestic abuse? | 10am to 11am |
Monday 2 December
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Stand hosted at Kingsthorpe Children's Centre | 1pm to 3pm |
Tuesday 3 December
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| What is domestic abuse and coercive control? | 10am to 11am |
| Domestic abuse awareness training | 7pm to 8pm |
Wednesday 4 December
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Impact of domestic abuse on children training | 7pm to 8pm |
Thursday 5 December
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Stand hosted at Daventry Children's Centre | 10am to 2pm |
Domestic abuse - A wider understanding To book a space and receive an invite please email [email protected] | 10:30am to 11:30am |
Friday 6 December
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| What is post-separation abuse? | 10am to 11am |
Harmful practices training (for University of Northampton staff only) | For University of Northampton staff only |
| Invisible Wounds: Misogynoir and the Impact of Sexual Violence | 10am to 12pm |
Domestic abuse - A wider understanding To book a space and receive an invite please email [email protected] | 10:30am to 11:30am |
Saturday 7 December
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Brunch meeting: our voices matter | 10am to 12pm |
Monday 9 December
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
Domestic abuse - A wider understanding To book a space and receive an invite please email [email protected] | 10:30am to 11:30am |
Library stalls
We will also be hosting awareness stalls throughout the 16 Days of Activism at our various libraries:
- Duston library – 26 November, 10:30am to 12:30pm
- Central Northampton library – 27 November, 10am to 12pm
- Daventry library – 3 December, 10am to 12pm
- Hunsbury library –3 December, 10am to 12pm
- Brixworth – 4 December, 10:30am to 12:30pm
- Weston Favell library – 5 December, 10am to 12pm
- Towcester library – 9 December, 10am to 12pm
- Brackley library – 10 December, 10am to 12pm
See our list of libraries for individual opening times and locations.
Last updated 28 November 2024