City of Derry Inner Wheel in association with Foyle Women’s Aid and Derry City & Strabane District Council are inviting the community to join an awareness-raising walk, as part of the UN’s 16 days of activism to eliminate violence against women and girls.

The walk will take place on Sunday, November 30 at 12 noon, starting at the riverside at Sainsbury’s and finishing at The Guildhall. This event is part of the United Nations Women’s Campaign to eliminate gender-based violence worldwide.

The initiative aims to challenge harmful attitudes, promote safety, and demand stronger responses to protect women and girls in our community.

Taking part in the walk is a powerful way to show support for the ending of violence against women and girls and call for it to be a priority in your community.

Marie Brown, CEO of Foyle Women's Aid, addressing the crowd at the organisations 40th anniversary seminar in the Guildhall.

placeholder image — Marie Brown, CEO of Foyle Women's Aid, addressing the crowd at the organisations 40th anniversary seminar in the Guildhall.

“We look forward to strong support for this initiative, championing the well-being of our women and girls,” a spokesperson for the Derry Inner Wheel club said.

“Strong women. Strong society.”

“We are also highlighting the lasting impact on those who have been affected by gender-based violence.’

Foyle Women’s Aid Chief Executive Officer, Marie Brown said: ‘Violence against women and girls has absolutely no place in our community. Let’s send a clear message that women and girls have the right to walk our streets in safety,’

This walk supports the United Nations ‘Unite in Action: Her Safety Our Priority’ initiative and is part of a wider movement by Inner Wheel clubs across Great Britain and Ireland, which are organising walks and activities to raise awareness—including lighting up significant buildings in solidarity. All welcome.