Trevi, the leading local women’s charity, is organising a special night walk in February to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.
The two-hour Reclaim the Night Walk will start from the Arts University Plymouth building in Tavistock Place at 6pm on February 9 during Sexual Awareness Week.
With reports of violence against women and girls (VAWG) once again on the rise in Plymouth, with an increase of 21% in domestic abuse cases in recent years, and the city having a higher prevalence of VAWG than the national figure, Reclaim the Night is expected to see hundreds of Plymothians march through the city to demand change.
Following the tragic events that occurred in Plymouth in 2021, several marches have taken place in the city. However, the Reclaim the Night walk will be the first of its kind in Plymouth in the past eight years.
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Reclaim the Night has been prominent in cities across the UK for nearly five decades. Its initial message in the 1970s, was the rage and anger that women felt about being given a curfew in response to severe violence against women and girls.
Women demanded that public spaces be safe for anyone to be in, regardless of gender. They have since taken place up and down the country, demonstrating an end to violence against women and girls more broadly. The aim is to raise awareness and provide a space for women and girls to voice their concerns about safety in Plymouth. Additionally, it’s an opportunity for the city to showcase solidarity for a more compassionate and secure community.
This event is family-friendly and welcomes all ages. Open to all, the march will highlight how future crimes can be prevented and emphasise where abusers can turn to get help to change their behaviours, as well as recommendations on what more could be done to keep women safer in Plymouth and how to support the fight to end VAWG.
The event will also offer support for victims of previous or ongoing abuse from a male, as well as advice to men on how they can be a part of the solution to ending VAWG.
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Heading up the campaign is Trevi’s community fundraiser, Mel Sevieri. She said:
“Plymouth has worked tirelessly over the past few years to create significant changes for our women; however, with VAWG crimes still being a major issue, with cases on the rise in our city, we are anxious to see even more change.
“With Reclaim the Night, a global brand that many people already know, we will stand together, support survivors, and reclaim our nights together in the hope that we will be closer to seeing a city with a brighter and safer future where everyone can live without fear.”
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Trevi invites women and girls to join them on the march through the city centre, making as much noise as possible! The march starts with banner making at the Plymouth Arts University at 4.45pm and the walk will commence from Tavistock Place at 6.15pm. The event is being supported by Plymouth Arts University and the University of Plymouth Student Union.
To book a space on the Reclaim the Night Walk visit:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reclaim-the-night-with-trevi-tickets-772979702097
