Ending violence against women & girls
We are 16 Days Penzance, a grassroots campaign group bringing our community together to help end violence against women and girls. Each year, we take part in the global 16 Days of Activism campaign – a UN Women initiative running from 25 November to 10 December. We aim to raise awareness, spark conversations, and create change, right here in Cornwall. Find out more
Together as a community, we are sending a strong, visible message: Penzance does not accept violence against women and girls.
What's on
Each year, organisations and individuals within our community host and organise a range of events to raise awareness of 16 Days of Activism from 25th November - 10th December. See the full programme - more events are still to be announced so keep checking back or follow us on social media for updates.
Don't miss...
Distant DancesSat 22 NovBig Dance Company Studios
Trelya Community Cafe for 16 DaysTue 25 NovTreyla Community Cafe
Unsettled: a photography exhibitionTue 25 NovThe Exchange
Solidarity Walk and VigilTue 25 NovWherrytown Car Park,
The Vagina MonologuesWed 26 NovThe Acorn
Breathwork: cultivating safety in the bodyThu 27 NovThe Engine Room,
Community Coffee MorningFri 28 NovTuckingmill- The Vagina MonologuesFri 28 NovThe Poly - Falmouth
- The Vagina MonologuesSat 29 NovSterts Arts and Environmental Centre
‘Wild women’ spoken word/open mic with the Mor PoetsSun 30 NovHypatia Trust
Personal Safety for Women and Girls (FREE)Tue 02 DecSt John's Hall- Personal Safety for Women and Girls (FREE)Wed 03 DecCornwall Neighbourhoods for Change
- The Vagina MonologuesWed 03 DecThe Acorn
Women's Open Mic at the CrownThu 04 DecThe Crown- Personal Safety for Women and Girls (FREE)Fri 05 DecCornwall Neighbourhoods for Change
Blended Community Choir: Our ArmourFri 05 DecThe Engine Room
A Band of Brothers Ally WalkSat 06 DecNewlyn
From our solidarity walk and vigil, to person safety classes, to dance nights - expect a wide range of events that offer our community the chance to come together while raising awareness of our campaign to end violence against women and girls. See the full programme.
2024 highlights
Thank you to Ugne Kamienaite & Penzance Town Council for photo use.
