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On Thursday 28th November the SRC (and the other student bodies, societies, University colleagues) are invited to take part in the annual Fight for the Night march organised in collaboration with Strathclyde Students Union (and other student organisations) as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.

Please see the below event description for full details.

Join us as we march for safer streets!

We're marching together during 16 Days of Activism to demand action to make our streets safer and show solidarity with survivors of gender-based violence.  

We believe that everyone, regardless of gender identity or expression, has the right to walk the streets at night without fear of sexual and gendered violence. We want to protest against the stigma surrounding rape and sexual assault, the victim-blaming that often occurs, and demand better for survivors.

Information about Gender-based Violence

GBV is a form and function of gender inequality (from ScotGov & UN definition). It can include, but is not limited to harassment, rape and sexual assault, and domestic abuse. It can also manifest in insults, intimidating behaviour, and abusing positions of trust.  

This march is part of a collaborative effort between the University of Glasgow Students' Representative Council (SRC), Strathclyde Students’ Association (Strath Union), Glasgow Caledonian University Students’ Association (GCU SA), Glasgow School of Art Student’ Association (GSA SA) and City of Glasgow College Students’ Association (CitySA) to address GBV in our city.  

If you are a UofG student and want to find out more about gender-based violence, you can complete our Let’s Talk: Online GBV Module on Moodle – we encourage all students to complete this course. Additionally we offer Let’s Talk workshops which you can find dates for and sign up to here

This march forms part of the SRC's contribution to the University and SRC’s ongoing "Together Against GBV" campaign and 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.

Important Event Information

  • Date: Thursday 28th November 2024
  • Route: Kelvingrove Park to Buchanan Steps
  • Timings:
    • 5:30 pm - UofG students/staff meeting point at the Memorial Gates, University Avenue (tea/coffee and hats/gloves provided by SRC)
    • 6:00 pm - Gather at the Eldon Street entrance to Kelvingrove Park
    • 6:20 pm - March begins
    • ~6:50 pm - 5-minute rest on Blythswood Square
    • 7:30 pm - Arrive at Buchanan Steps
    • 7:45 pm - Disperse to Strath Union (51 Richmond St) or elsewhere.

After the March:

  • Join us for an after-event gathering at Strath Union for teas, coffee, and snacks. Representatives from various organisations, including the SRC, will be available to provide information and support.  
  • Please note: A valid form of photographic ID will be needed to enter the Union building.

Inclusion at Fight for the Night:

  • While GBV affects all genders, it disproportionately affects women, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people.  
  • We will have a break on the march to allow for rest and will move at a slow walking pace.
  • You are welcome to join the march later on the route or leave at any point.

Safety Precautions:

  • Dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear. Bring waterproofs if necessary.
  • The SRC and Strath Union will have gloves and additional lighting available.
  • Travel with others if possible and be aware of your surroundings before and after the march.
  • If you need to wait for a taxi, you are welcome to do so at Strath Union.

Photography Notice:

  • Photographers from SRC and Strath will be present. They will do their best to avoid taking identifiable photos without consent. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographers.
  • If you are taking photos for social media, please avoid including identifiable faces without consent. Tag the SRC and Strath Union in your posts!

Accessibility:

If you have any accessibility needs, please contact events@src.gla.ac.uk so we can make appropriate arrangements.

Code of Conduct:

All University of Glasgow attendees must follow the GUSRC Events Code of Conduct

First published: 14 November 2024

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