The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that starts on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Make the White Ribbon Promise
Merton is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited borough. We’re calling on Merton residents to Make the White Ribbon Promise:
“I promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men's violence against women”
Events in Merton 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 25 November – 10 December. | Stalls in Merton Civic Centre reception Address: Civic Centre, London Road, Morden SM4 5DX |
| 25 November | Stall at St Georges Hospital Time 1-2pm Address: Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT |
| 26 November | Stall at Merton College Address: Morden Park House, Morden Park, London Rd, London SM4 5QX |
| 28 November | Stall at Mitcham Library Time: 10am - 12pm. Address: 157 London Road, Mitcham CR4 2YR |
| 29 November | Stall at Wimbledon Library Time: 10:30am-12:30pm. Address: 35 Wimbledon Hill Road, London SW19 7NB |
| 29 November | Mitcham Youth Bus Time: 4:45pm - 6pm Address: Poundland (Units 1-3, Majestic Way, London, England, CR4 2JS) |
| 3 December | Wimbledon Football Club Home Game Match, White Ribbon promoting |
| 5 December | Stall at Wimbledon Station with British Transport Police Time: 7:30am - 9am Address: The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 7NL |
| 6 December | Stall at Cannons Leisure Centre 10am - 12 noon Address: Canons Leisure Centre, 4, Madeira Road, Mitcham CR4 4HD |
| 9 December | White Ribbon Walk Time: 3:15pm - 5pm Meeting & Destination Location: Vestry Hall. Cricket Green 336 – 338 London Road, Mitcham CR4 3UD |
| 10 December | Stall at Morden Leisure Centre 7.30am - 9.30am Address: Morden Leisure Centre, London Road, Morden SM4 5HE |
Support for women experiencing violence or abuse
Organisations that can help are listed on these pages: