Stirling Council search Emergency Closure Parking, Roads, Pavement and Building Closures Home November 2021 National Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle light up in support of campaign against gender based violence National Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle light up in support of campaign against gender based violence Thursday 25 November 2021 The National Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle will be lit up in orange to mark the beginning of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign. The campaign which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year aims to eliminate violence against women and girls through awareness raising, knowledge sharing and advocacy efforts. Over the next 16 days, multiple events are being held by the University of Stirling, Stirling and District Women’s Aid and NHS Forth Valley in addition to Stirling Council which cover a range of topics from domestic abuse to consent and safe sex. Messaging related to the campaign is being displayed across all Stirling Council libraries for the duration of the 16 day period, and images, messages and statistics are being projected onto the foyer screens at the Tolbooth for further awareness raising. The recent ‘Don’t Be That Guy’ campaign from Police Scotland is also being cited as an opportunity for men to challenge their own thoughts and attitudes towards women over the 16 day period. We all have a role to play Community Planning and Regeneration Convener, Cllr Chris Kane said: “The scourge of violence against women and girls is something that we all have a role to play in eliminating. “While this campaign rightly highlights resources available to those who need them thanks to the fantastic work of stakeholders such as Women’s Aid and NHS Forth Valley; we also want to encourage conversations that make us uncomfortable. “The recent theme of International Men’s Day focused on building better relationships with women. A lot of men, who if they are being honest with themselves, would admit that this is something that they can and should improve upon. “I give my full support to the 16 Days campaign and am proud that Stirling Council recognise the ongoing effort from activists across Stirling and Scotland to end violence against women and girls.” Stirling Castle will be lit up in orange again on Friday 10 December to mark the conclusion of the 16-day campaign. The responsibility of everybody Vice Convener, Cllr Scott Farmer said: “I fully support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign and commend the fantastic work of stakeholders who ensure that those who require support are given the help that they need. “Eradicating violence against women and girls is the responsibility of everybody and it starts with addressing gender inequality and challenging negative attitudes towards women. We all have a part to play here." Community Life and Leisure Council and government Education and Learning Social care and health Libraries Latest National Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle light up in support of campaign against gender based violence Stirling Food Partnership to be Reinstated to Bring Good Food for All Council completes new affordable homes in Bannockburn New five year plan to deliver more affordable housing across Stirling Public transport options put to consultation Search News Filter by category Business and Trade Community Life and Leisure Council and government Education and Learning Housing Jobs and Careers Law and Licencing Planning and the Environment Social care and health Tourism and Visitor Attractions Transport and Streets Libraries Waste A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z keyboard_arrow_up Back to Top Privacy Policy Cookies Data Protection Accessibility Statement Contact Us facebook twitter youtube flickr Stirling Council This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information visit our Cookies Page (Opens in a new window) External Link Icon I AcceptI Do Not Accept Necessary Cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytics We would like to set Google Analytics cookies to help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it.The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. Analytics On Off About this tool (Opens in a new window) External Link Icon Cookie Control