16 Days of Activism launched in Argyll

Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis is again supporting and highlighting the UNiTE 16 Days of Activism campaign.

The campaign, which runs from Monday November 25 to December 10, under the theme Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!, will mark the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

While the names, times and contexts may differ, women and girls universally experience rape, sexual violence and abuse in times of peace or war.

In recent years, the voices of survivors and activists, through campaigns such as #MeToo, #TimesUp, #Niunamenos and others, have put the spotlight on sexual violence to the point where it cannot be silenced or ignored any more.

As in previous years, the colour orange will be a key theme unifying all activities. Buildings and landmarks will be lit and decorated in orange to bring global attention to the issue of violence against women and girls and the campaign invites everyone to Orange the World, using the colour designated by the UNiTE campaign to symbolise a brighter future without violence. Across Argyll and Bute, it is planned to illuminate public landmarks including Oban’s McCaig’s Tower orange and display banners in Campbeltown, Dunoon, Oban and Rothesay. A march will be held in Dunoon on Monday November 25 to raise awareness and show support for the elimination of gender-based violence, meeting at the Queen’s Hall at 6pm.