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11/27/2018 Government

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Underway

The Family Resource Centre (FRC) is marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence with a number of awareness-raising events, including radio interviews and presentations by Family Resource Centre representatives, using the #HearMeToo hashtag.

The following are events that the public can take part in:

* (Ends on Monday, 10 December) - 16-day Clothesline Project is being displayed throughout various districts across Grand Cayman. The initiative highlights the uplifting slogans of those impacted by gender violence on T-shirts and promotes the healing process.

* Monday, 30 November - Dress for a Cause Day, Government Administration Building, 9 a.m. Participants are asked to wear orange.

* Wednesday, 5 December – Clothesline Project T-shirt painting session. Display your story and engage in the healing process. All shirts are the property of FRC. Different colours represent various types of violence. Family Resource Centre, 5.30 p.m. – 7 p.m. No registration required. For further information call the Family Resource Centre on 949-0006.

* Monday, 10 December – Human Rights Day and 16 Days closing ceremony, George Town Town Hall, 5.30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Organised by Business and Professional Women’s Club. All are welcome. Contact BPWC for details [email protected]