The Isle of Wight’s first Reclaim the Night march is being organised by the Island’s Domestic Abuse Forum and aims to highlight the services and support available to victims of domestic abuse.
Reclaim the Night marches started in the UK back in the 1970s as a way of giving women a voice and a chance to reclaim the streets at night during a safe and empowering event.
Organisers of the march say it is important to raise awareness of domestic violence and give victims, both men and women, the confidence to seek support. The March and rally will have a community safety theme and whilst focusing on violence against women and girls, the event will demand the right for all to live without fear of rape, violence and harassment – regardless of age, race, sex or gender.
The Island’s Reclaim the Night coincides with marches taking place across the region as well as White Ribbon Day, an international campaign to ensure men take more responsibility for reducing the level of violence against women.
Anyone wanting to take part in the march should meet at St Thomas’ Square at 7pm, for further information people should contact Fleur Gardiner on 821000.
A poster for the event can be found by clicking here.
