Candlelit Vigil Remembering Women Lost to Male Violence

Published: 5/11/2024

On Monday 25^th November, Merseyside will come together to remember the women and girls who have lost their lives to gender-based violence.

RASA Merseyside, in collaboration with local charities and groups, will host a candlelit vigil on ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls’. Batala Mersey, Savera UK Youth and Tomorrow’s Women Choir will deliver powerful performances and speeches to shine light on this critical issue.

Every day, 3000 gender-based violence crimes are reported in the UK, resulting in 1 in 12 victims each year. These alarming statistics has led the National Police Chief’s Council to officially recognise violence against women and girls as a national emergency.

Come together and stand up against gender-based violence and honour the lives lost.

When and Where:

Date: Monday 25^th November

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location: Derby Square, Crown Courts, L2 9QR

How to get help

We urge all victims of gender-based violence to seek help immediately. This can include but exclusive to domestic violence, sexual assault and violence, rape, and physical assault. You can report through the following:

• Emergency: Call 999
• If you have a hearing or speech impairment: use textphone service on 18001 101
• Non-emergency: Call 101
• Online reporting:
  • Sexual assault, rape or sexual abuse
  • Domestic violence and gender-based violence

To learn more about different types of abuse and alternative support, visit HERE. 

External support

• Crimestoppers anonymous reporting: Visit HERE or call on 0800 555 111.
• RASA Merseyside: Visit HERE or call 0151 558 1801 for 24/7 support.
• Safe Place Merseyside sexual assault medical support: Visit HERE or call on 0151 295 3550.