Bedford Borough Council is calling on the community to join a powerful event, #TooManyNames, to remember the women who have tragically lost their lives to male violence in the UK this year. This event kicks off the 16 Days of Action against Gender-based Violence (GBV), a global campaign running from Monday 25 November to Tuesday 10 December, Human Rights Day.
This FREE community event will be held at the Harpur Centre.
All are welcome to join the event, which will include a moment of silence to honour the victims and conclude with information about local and national support services for those affected by GBV.
GBV, including domestic abuse, isn’t just a women’s issue. It impacts everyone – friends, family members, colleagues. Statistics show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime.
The 16 Days of Action Campaign
Throughout the 16-day campaign, Bedford Borough Council and its partners aim to:
- Raise awareness about all forms of GBV.
- Empower victims to seek help and support.
- Encourage bystanders to intervene and challenge harmful behaviours.
Everyone is encouraged to follow the campaign on social media by finding @bedsdomesticabuse on Instagram and searching for Bedford Domestic Abuse Partnership on Facebook. You can also find out more about support services and other events happening near you by visiting the Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership website: www.bedsdv.org.uk
It’s time to stand together, create a safer community for all, and say enough is enough to GBV!
