The global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a key international moment to call for an end to violence against women and girls, led by the UN Women. It runs from 25th November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10th December, Human Rights Day. This year, the theme is UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls.
One in three women worldwide have experienced violence in their lifetime. That’s more than one billion women and girls facing physical or sexual abuse. Violence doesn’t discriminate, it affects women of all ages, abilities, classes and backgrounds
While violence affects women everywhere, women and girls in certain groups - such as those living with disability, adolescent girls and older women - often face even greater difficulty to have their voices heard and to access support
Health workers are often the first, sometimes only, point of contact for women experiencing violence. They can provide compassionate care for survivors by offering first-line support, medical examination and treatment, and referrals to other essential services.
If you, a patient or someone you know is or has been victim of Gender-Based Violence, there are support services available to you.
The Bridge
The Bridge is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) which offers medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.
Telephone: 0117 342 6999
Website: The Bridge - Help after rape and sexual assault
Nextlink
Offering domestic abuse support services across Bristol including women’s mental health support, independent support for victims of rape and sexual abuse.
Telephone: 0117 925 0680
Helpline: 0800 470 0280
Website: www.nextlinkhousing.co.uk
Somerset & Avon Rape & Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS)
Provides support and advice for anyone who has experienced rape or any kind of sexual assault and lives in the Somerset and Avon area. Advice for self, family, friends and professionals. They also provide self-help guides in many languages that can be downloaded. Self-referral or professional referral
Telephone: 0808 801 0456 or 0808 801 0464
Email: support@sarsas.org.uk
Karma Nirvana
Provides support and advice for anyone experiencing honour based abuse or forced marriage.
UK Helpline: 0800 5999 247
Website- Contact us – Karma Nirvana