{"id":280,"date":"2026-01-06T14:47:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/never-ok\/?p=280"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:02:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:02:36","slug":"wrap-up-the-16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/never-ok\/2026\/01\/06\/wrap-up-the-16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrap up \u2013 The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 16 Days of Activism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Started by activists in 1991, the 16 Days of Activism is an opportunity to demonstrate and revitalise our commitments to gender equality and women's and girls' rights everywhere. Here's what we got up to during the 16 Days.<\/p>\n

Conversations on campus<\/strong><\/p>\n

To kick the 16 days off, and to recognise White Ribbon Day, we held a stall in the Sports Training Village. White Ribbon Day reminds us not to ignore everyday behaviour like sexist \u2018jokes\u2019, catcalling or staring; it affirms that by taking small, everyday actions, you can help stop behaviour like this which can lead to serious violence. White Ribbon Day recognises everyone as part of the solution, encouraging men and boys to use their voices to speak up for a world in which everyone is safe and respected. At the stall, we spoke with many members of the university community about gender-based violence and had some great conversations. Thanks to all those who stopped and chatted, and thanks to the STV for having us.<\/p>\n

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#NeverOK student training officer Dan stands behind the #NeverOK stall in the STV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Next, the university\u2019s Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Response Service (SVDARS)<\/a> held two stalls celebrating positive sex and relationships through the creation of literal green flags. Building and maintaining relationships is one of the most rewarding and sometimes challenging aspects of university life. With students we chatted about the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that help successful relationships thrive, whether with family, housemates, friends or sexual partners. Together we produced a green flag bunting. Thanks everyone who contributed.<\/p>\n

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The green flag bunting produced by students alongside our #NeverOK bunting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Maisie and Jo from the SVDARS team at the green flag stall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thank you also to our local partners Safelink<\/a> and Voices<\/a> who joined us to talk with students about their services.<\/p>\n

Raising awareness of hidden abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n

Across the 16 days we posted four hugely informative blog posts on topics relating to gender-based violence and this year\u2019s theme of Digital Abuse.<\/p>\n

The SVDARS<\/a> team began the series with three blog posts on the topics of Digital Abuse,<\/a> Stalking<\/a> and Love Bombing<\/a>. We know these issues impact members of our community and that it can feel quite tricky to spot them, so we hope these blogs can help.<\/p>\n

Our fourth and final blog post\u00a0 was written by doctoral researcher at the university of Bath, Emily Johnstone<\/a>. This blog post focussed on technology facilitated abuse<\/a>. As Emily writes: \u201cAs the number of smart home devices increases, so too must our understanding of how they can be misused. What matters most is that anyone experiencing or affected by abuse knows that support is available, and that they are not alone.\u201d Thank you, Emily, for sharing your research with us!<\/p>\n

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Promoting support services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the 16 days, we have shared information about the support available to students at Bath. Support can help survivors to process thoughts, feelings and emotions and to cope with any challenges they are facing. For many, support can be a real help through their recovery journey.<\/p>\n

If you have experienced sexual violence, sexual harassment, or domestic abuse, recently or in the past, please remember you are not alone, and support is available. Everyone deserves to live free from abuse.<\/p>\n

The Student Support team at the University of Bath can help. You can speak to our\u00a0Student Support Advisers<\/a>\u00a0by visiting the Roper Centre, 4 West or by filling in\u00a0this form<\/a>. They may refer you to the\u00a0Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Response Service (SVDARS)<\/a>, who provide specialist support and advice or another Student Support team, depending on your needs. You can also report an incident through the University\u2019s\u00a0Support and Report tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are a staff member, you can get further support by contacting your HR Advisor.\u00a0<\/em>Health Assured<\/em><\/a>\u00a0also provides staff members with free, confidential counselling and wellbeing advice.<\/em><\/p>\n

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