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The United Nations General Assembly has designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.\u00a0 25 November is a focus for preventative programmes, such as the <\/span>UN Women’s\u00a0<\/span>16 Days of Activism<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>White Ribbon UK ambassador programme<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for\u00a0<\/span>men and boys.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Here in Milton Keynes, as part of the 16 Days of activism programme, an Annual Vigil is held at MK Rose.\u00a0 E<\/span>stablished in 2020<\/span>\u00a0the annual vigil\u00a0<\/span>enables M<\/span>ilton Keynes’<\/span>\u00a0citizens to mark their alliance with women and girls in our city and around the world, all of whom deserve to live free from violence.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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The vigil resonates with people from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, age, religion, ability, or sexual orientation.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The gathering<\/span>\u00a0is symbolic of the partnership taking action to end violence against women in M<\/span>i<\/span>lton Keynes. Partners include the local authority, police, health services, parishes, voluntary sector and civil society organisations, faith groups, educational establishments and businesses. Participation has regularly included contributions from MK Youth Mayors and Youth Cabinet members<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The gathering invokes a\u00a0<\/span>positive vision for our city\u2019s future as it develops and grows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Come along to The 2024 Vigil at MK Rose on <\/span>Monday,\u00a0 25 November<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5.30 pm Hear invited Speakers at MK Gallery\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6.30 pm Torchlight Procession to MK Rose<\/span><\/p>\n

6.45 pm Contemplation and pledges for action<\/span><\/p>\n

#PreventionFirst #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #OrangeTheWorld #ItStartsWithMen #NoExcuse<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

To register and learn more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Soroptimists around the world, with our seat on the UN have always suported the campaign to raise awareness and work towards ending violence in all its forms against women and girls.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s SIGBI 16 days of Activism to raise awareness of the continuing increase in violence against women is #Prevention and the White Ribbon theme is #ItstartswithMen.\u00a0 We will be posting on our social media platforms the #Prevention messages and would appreciate if you would please share.\u00a0 We continue raising awareness with our Orange Cafes at Dobbies, every 3rd<\/sup> Tuesday of the month.\u00a0\u00a0 Our next one is Tuesday 22 October and Tuesday 26 November.\u00a0 We will also be taking part in Milton Keynes City Council awareness event at the Civic Offices on Monday 25 November between 12 and 2pm.\u00a0 And will be attendin the Annual Vigil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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