The College is hosting a number of events to help mark this year's 16 days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence.

Students across the College are invited to take part in events this November and December to show support for the campaign and learn more about the issues faced by people who have been affected by gender-based violence.

16 Days of Activism is an annual international campaign which starts on the 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

Events taking place at the College include:

 

Let's Talk about Misogyny - Tuesday 28 November

Discuss the harms of misogyny in education, work and in the community, and confidently challenge any hate motivated or misogyny incidents by using the College’s policies and procedures. To book a place on this session, please email wellbeing@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

From 10am - 12pm in rooms GP-106 & GP-108 at Granton Campus.

 

Recognising & Awareness of Domestic Abuse - Friday 1 December

Facilitated by Edinburgh Women’s Aid. To book a place on this session, please email wellbeing@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

From 1.15pm - 2.15pm in room S1-41 at Sighthill Campus.

 

Edinburgh College Students’ Association Wellbeing Fair - Tuesday 5 December

December is a very bittersweet time for many! Come along and meet external organisations that offer information help and support for positive physical health, mental health and wellbeing. 

From 10am - 2pm in The Hub at Granton Campus.

 

Get to Know Coercive Control - Thursday 7 December 

Coercive and controlling behaviour is a form of abuse but is often difficult to spot the signs. Find out more about what coercive control is, how to identify the signs of this form of abuse in relationships, and what support is available. To book a place on this session, please email wellbeing@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

From 12.30pm - 1.30pm in room S1-39 at Sighthill Campus.

 

Further information

If you would like more information on any of these events, please email wellbeing@edinburghcollege.ac.uk