Every year, the global campaign to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) takes place from 25 November to 10 December. Starting on the UN Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women and ending on the UN International Day of Human Rights, this is a vital moment to show your commitment and support.
With a 37% rise in VAWG over the past five years, there has never been a more important time to act.
University of Kent and Kent Students’ Union in Partnership
We are proud to join forces to raise awareness and take meaningful steps toward ending domestic abuse. Together, we can create safer communities and empower individuals to speak out. If you haven’t already, complete and tell your friends about the Consent training on Moodle – it only takes 20 minutes but goes a long way in creating a culture of consent at the University of Kent.
You can also take part in the Kent and Medway 16 Days of Activism #KnowSeeSpeakOut Campaign by signing up for the free 16 Days of Activism training webinars – 6 steps to ending domestic abuse.
Events you can join
Kent Boxing Self-Defence Class
Join us for an empowering self-defence class hosted by Kent Boxing Club – helping create safer communities and empowering women with confidence and practical skills.
📍 Kent Sports Centre – Hall 2
📅 Monday 1 December
🕓 16:30 – 18:30
Stalking Awareness with Protection Against Stalking
Stalking is increasingly affecting younger people and is often misunderstood or minimised, despite its serious impact. This 45-minute seminar will help you recognise stalking, understand its effects, and learn practical ways to respond and support victims. Content warning: themes of death, loss, violence and abuse.
📍Keynes College, KLT4
📅 Tuesday 2 December
🕑 14:00 – 15:00
Support on the Plaza
Join us for arts, crafts and bracelet making, and spend some time with Coco, the therapy dog. You will also be able to meet colleagues from Rising Sun, East Kent Rape Crisis Centre, MSAS/Beach House SARC, Kent Police, Victim Support, Look Ahead, and Protection Against Stalking, as well as Kent SSW’s Specialist Wellbeing team.
📍 The Plaza (opposite The Co-Op)
📅 Tuesday 2 December
🕓 12:00 – 14:00
Pleasure-Focused Consent with Ruby Rare
Join sex educator Ruby Rare for an engaging session on pleasure-focused consent. Explore practical ways to communicate confidently with partners and critically examine gaps in traditional relationship and sex education. Content warning: discussions of sex and consent.
📍 Keynes College, KLT4
📅 Wednesday 3 December
🕑 14:00 – 15:00
Lupino Film Club screening and panel discussion
Join a special film screening and expert panel discussion of ‘There’s Still Tomorrow’, marking the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, in collaboration with Kent Students’ Union and the Lupino Film Club. ‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ is an Italian film exploring the structural and personal impacts of violence and marginalisation.
Free and open to all – no need to book.
📍 Lupino Cinema
📅 Wednesday 3 December
🕛 Panel discussion is 16:00 – 17:00. Film starts at 17:30.