16 Days Campaign
What is the 16 Days Campaign?
Each year, from the 25 November to 10 December, communities around the world unite for the 16 Days Campaign Against Gender-Based Abuse - a powerful global movement that calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls (VAWG). These dates link two key human rights observances - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) and Human Rights Day (10 December).
By running a local 16 Days campaign, The London Borough of Bexley hopes to raise awareness, foster a community dialogue, and demonstrate our commitment to addressing gender-based abuse.
White Ribbon Day
White Ribbon Day falls on the first day of the 16 Days campaign, 25 November. The White Ribbon Campaign encourages everyone to wear a white ribbon and pledge to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. Please sign up the White Ribbon pledge, which can be found on the White Ribbon website, and get your ribbon to show your commitment.
2026 Campaign events
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Wednesday 25 November 2026 – White Ribbon Day
We encourage everyone to take the pledge and wear the White Ribbon to show your support!
To learn more: Learn about White Ribbon Day — White Ribbon UK
Wednesday 25 November 2026 – Voicing Masculinities Theatre Production
Voicing Masculinities is Little Fish Theatre’s new production for young people, exploring mental health, masculinity and the pressures facing boys and young men today. Developed through stories, ideas, theatre and movement with, for and by young people in Bexley, the production opens up conversations about emotional wellbeing, relationships, peer pressure and the expectations around what it means to “be a man”.
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Location: In person at The Exchange, The Old Library, Walnut Tree Road, Erith, DA8 1RA
To sign up: Voicing Masculinities
Thursday 26 November 2026 – Outreach Stall
The council and the Metropolitan Police will host a joint stall at the Broadway Shopping Centre to promote the 16 Days Campaign. There will be leaflets and resources around gender-based abuse and how to access support.
Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: Outside the Toy Entertainer Store, Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath Broadway, DA6 7JN
Saturday 28 November 2026 – Bexley’s 16 Days Park Run
Bexley Community Safety Partnership are teaming up with Bexley Park Run to raise awareness and share information about safety for women and girls. Come join the run and chat with us!
Time: 9am to 10am
Location: Danson Park – Bexley course map
To sign up: Register for Bexley parkrun
Tuesday 1 December 2026 – Poster Distribution Day
We’ll be visiting businesses along Bexleyheath Broadway and sharing our new VAWG and Domestic Abuse awareness posters. Local businesses can support the campaign by displaying a free poster and helping us spread the message that violence against women and girls has no place in Bexley.
Are you a local business? Get involved by displaying a free poster and helping us raise awareness across Bexley. Contact alice.dunn@bexley.gov.uk to request yours.
Time: 10am to 11am
Location: Along Bexleyheath Broadway
Tuesday 1 December 2026 – Misogyny & The Manosphere Training
A 2-hour session exploring the rise of online misogyny and the "manosphere". Explore the different online spaces, narratives and influencers associated with the manosphere and know how to respond to concerns.
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Location: In person at Bexley Civic Offices, Room G04
To sign up: Online Misogyny and the Manosphere Training
Wednesday 2 December 2026 – Sexual Exploitation Training
A 1-hour online session about the legal boundaries around sex work and how to safeguard against sexual exploitation.
Time: 11am to 12pm
Location: In person at Bexley Civic Offices, Room G06
To sign up: Sexual Exploitation Training
Thursday 3 December 2026 – GLO Gym VAWG Coffee Morning
Come and join us at GLO Gym in Sidcup for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation and community as part of Bexley’s 16 Days campaign.
Take a look around Sidcup’s women-only gym, meet other local women and have a chat with us about women’s safety and what would help women feel safer in Bexley.
You don’t need to be a gym member to come along. Everyone is welcome and there’s no need to book, just pop in!
Blackheath Coffee Co (next door to the gym) have kindly offered a discount on purchases for anyone attending the coffee morning, so you can grab your favourite drink on the way!
Time: 11am to 12pm
Location: GLO Gym, Sidcup
For everyone's safety, hot drinks must have secure lids. If you're not already a GLO member, you'll just need to complete a short waiver when you arrive.
Wednesday 9 December 2026 – Walk and Talk
Walk and Talk with Belvedere Safer Neighbourhood Teams and the council. Come along to discuss any personal safety concerns in the area.
Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: Meet at Chestnuts Kiosk Cafe, Lesnes Abbey Woods, SE2 0AX
To join: Just show up!
Join us at any of these events and keep an eye on our @BexleyCSP accounts on Facebook and X to keep up with our digital campaign, providing you with key information and awareness each of the 16 days!