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International Day to End Violence Against Women
Friday 25th November 2005
- Assemble 6pm, Soho Square, Soho, London (Nearest Tottenham Ct Rd)
- Organised by: London Feminist Network & The Lilith Project
- Supported by: NUS Women's Campaign, Womankind Worldwide, Greater London Domestic Violence Project, Women's Aid Federation of England, Justice for Women, Campaign Against Rape, Feminist Archive North
There are an estimated 47,000 rapes every year in the UK, with the lowest conviction rate ever of just 5.6 per cent.
For every woman who said no and was ignored, for every woman who can't be there - join the demonstration and say NO to male violence against women
- Young student women nervous walking to halls of residence at night
- Elderly women scared to walk to their local shops
- Girls who are not allowed out after dark
- Women who have no choice whether they go out or not
RECLAIM THE NIGHT
women-only
To register and for more info: isabel.eden@eaveshousing.co.uk (The Lilith Project)
http://www.ldnfeministnetwork.ik.com (London Feminist Network)
Followed by:
- Reclaim The Night Rally And Party!!!!
- for men and women!!!
- In Partnership With University Of London Union
Rally with speakers from around the country including:
- Zlakha Ahmed - Apna Haq, Rotherham
- Jo Salmon - NUS Women's Officer
- Fiona Broadfoot - founder of Exit
Party (mixed) at close of march
- Start time approx 7.30 - 8pm until late
- Galley Bar, University Of London Union, Malet Street
- Nearest tube: Euston
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