Stand up against Domestic Violence!!!

On Thursday 25th November Southampton Domestic Violence Forum will be holding a night walk in Southampton to mark White Ribbon Day 2010, the international day for the elimination of violence against women. The walk will take in some of the key landmarks and buildings in Southampton with plans for some focal points to keep walkers inspired along the way, the route is available at www.southampton.gov.uk/whiteribbon

Participants – male and female – will be walking through the city centre to send out a positive message and show they will not condone violence against women and girls; the aim is to raise awareness of domestic violence issues in Southampton and show there are services available to support those coming forward to disclose.

Events will be starting at Holyrood Church in the city centre from 7pm, where there will be a small opening ceremony before the walk starts at around 7.30pm. It is anticipated that the walk will take around 1 hour, finishing at the Bargate where refreshments will be available for participants!

For more info, check out the Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103028293101683&num_event_invites=0