16 days of action
The 25th November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marks the start of 16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women. The 16 Days of Action takes place every year in countries all over the world, to tackle violence against women and engage public local activism to fight for this cause and ends on Human Rights Day which is the 10th December.
There are a number of events during the annual 16 Days of Action from 25th November to 10th December to raise awareness of gender based violence with the aim of preventing and ending violence against women and girls. Some of the events will be held in South Ayrshire but also pan Ayrshire in partnership with the North and East Ayrshire Violence Against Women Partnerships.
View the 16 Days of Action video
'Reclaim the Night' Walk
The event 'Reclaim the Night' Walk has been organised to take place on Tuesday 25 November 2025 5.30pm at the Cutty Sark Centre (see details below) and will highlight the need for women to feel safe and empower them to take action in highlighting the issue.
This issue was highlighted within the media over recent months following the death of Sarah Everard who was abducted and murdered on her way home in London, whilst walking alone.
The walk will be a community event to raise awareness of violence against women and girls and our aim to eradicate gender-based violence.
Members of the South Ayrshire VAWP, the local community, students and local organisations will be invited to walk through the town of Ayr, supported by local businesses who will be encouraged to 'light the way' along the route.
This event is open to everyone, men and women, so everyone is welcome to attend and support.
Route - Cutty Sark Centre to start/finish at their premises - Meet at 5.30pm to leave around 6pm and end around 7pm.
VAWP A5 Reclaim the night flyer - Oct 2025 v2
Other information
VAW Survey summary (Word doc, 115 KB)
