Bristol Reclaim the Night 2011
Bristol Reclaim the Night 2011 took place on Friday 18th Nov
Hundreds took to the streets of Bristol to demonstrate the right to walk through the city, free from the fear of sexual harassment, abuse and violence.
Supporters gathered fro 6pm at College Green for a vigil to remember the victims of violence, before marching through the city accompanied by Samba drummers. The march demanded an end to all sexual violence, on the street, in the workplace, in schools and in the home.
We were honoured to hear speeches from:
Bristol Reclaim the Night 2011 took place on Friday 18th Nov
Hundreds took to the streets of Bristol to demonstrate the right to walk through the city, free from the fear of sexual harassment, abuse and violence.
Supporters gathered fro 6pm at College Green for a vigil to remember the victims of violence, before marching through the city accompanied by Samba drummers. The march demanded an end to all sexual violence, on the street, in the workplace, in schools and in the home.
We were honoured to hear speeches from:
- Sian Norris, Bristol Feminist Network [speech here]
- Helen Mott, Bristol Fawcett Society [speech here]
- Susan Lawrence, Rape Crisis.
- Josie Hill, One25
- Lesley Welch, Bristol Domestic Abuse Forum
- Jess Dicken, NHS 4YP [speech here]
- Nimko Ali, Daughters of Eve
- Chitra Nagarajan, Gender Actions for Peace and Security
- Anna Brown, Bristol Feminist Network
An after party was held at the Stag and Hounds to celebrate the achievements of the Reclaim the Night movement and the victim support services in our city. Thank you to bands: Hysterical Injury, Drunken Butterfly, Lace on Lipstick, Cut your Hair DJs for a night of excellent music and dance!
Thank you to everyone who helped to make RTN 2011 happen!
Standing together in solidarity we can make a difference and we will make a difference. A world without violence is possible and you are part of the movement to make that world a reality.
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