AWRC Open Day: 16 Days Of Activism

AWRC cordially invites you to our Open Day on Wednesday, 10th December 2025.

As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, this event is an opportunity to meet our team, learn more about our work and have meaningful discussions around how to end violence against women and girls (VAWG).

The event also coincides with Human Rights Day, reminding us that the movement to eliminate gender-based violence is a vital part of the global struggle for equality, dignity, and justice.

In keeping with our intersectional, Black feminist ethos, the day will shine a light on the voices and experiences of different Black, Minority & Ethnic (BME) communities, while bringing together professionals, partners, survivors, and allies in strength and solidarity.

The Open Day will include:

• Discussions on AWRC projects and impact
• Guest speakers addressing community-specific challenges and resilience
• Space to reflect, connect, and share ideas for change

Info: Informal welcome/networking opportunity with AWRC staff and project leads.

Info: Survivors from Afghan backgrounds sharing their experiences - challenges, community-based responses, and cultural considerations.

Info: Meral Alizada is a poet, published author and founder of consultancy firm Results of Kindness. Her speech, “Kindness as Infrastructure: Rebuilding Systems That Prevent Gender-Based Violence” will reframe gender-based violence as a systemic design failure rather than a series of isolated incidents. It will explore how kindness can be operationalised as infrastructure embedded into family systems, community networks, and institutions to make violence less likely to occur.

Info: Survivors from Caribbean backgrounds reflecting on advocacy, visibility, and intersectional barriers.

Info: Close of event. The last half hour will be an opportunity to network, with refreshments provided.

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