We are committed to preventing all forms of gender-based violence and tackling it wherever it occurs.
Through our local 16 Days of Activism campaign, we aim to raise awareness, promote gender equality, challenge misogyny, encourage community conversation, and reaffirm our dedication to addressing gender-based violence across Croydon.
25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and 10 December is Human Rights Day.
This period highlights that violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a widespread violation of human rights globally. Gender-based violence refers to crimes such as rape, domestic abuse, stalking, and forced marriage, most often, but not exclusively, perpetrated by men against women.
It is essential to acknowledge that many men and boys experience violence, including domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, and ‘honour-based’ abuse. (Honour-based abuse is a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the 'honour' of a family or community.)
See our calendar of events for 2025. This will continue to be updated
For more information please contact Ciara.goodwin@croydon.gov.uk
Tuesday 25th November
VAWG Awareness Walk 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Organiser: Croydon VAWG Network, Global Majority heritage Domestic Abuse Partnership and Croydon Council
Following the walk, participants are invited to the Town Hall for refreshments, an exhibition, a survivor’s talk, speeches, and an opportunity to participate in bystander training.
More details: VAWG Awareness Walk
Domestic Abuse Awareness training 10.00am to 1:00pm
Organiser: Croydon Council
More details: Domestic Abuse Awareness Training
Thursday 27 November
Croydon’s first VAWG Conference 9:00am to 4:00pm
Organiser: Croydon Council
More details: This is a ticket only event, limited availability, sign up for your free tickets: VAWG Conference 27 November
Friday 28 November
When Technology Turns Toxic: AI, Abuse & The Realities of the Black Femme Experience in the Digital Age 10:00am to 11:30am
Organiser: HERSANA
More details: As technology becomes ever more woven into our daily lives, so too do the ways it can be used to harm, monitor, and silence. This 90-minute, entry-level workshop explores how tech abuse and emerging AI tools are reshaping the landscape of gender-based violence, particularly for Black femmes. Through an intersectional lens, participants will unpack how power, bias, and digital control intersect in the lives of survivors, and learn how to identify, prevent, and respond to tech-facilitated abuse. This workshop is a conversation-starter aiming to bring it to the table for discussion, understanding, share strategies for digital safety, and imagine pathways toward technological justice and survivor-led care.
- Understand what “tech abuse” and “AI-enabled abuse” mean, and how they fit into wider patterns of domestic and gender-based violence.
- Recognise the specific ways technology can be weaponized against Black femmes — from tracking and surveillance to online harassment, deepfakes, and algorithmic bias.
- Explore how digital systems reinforce, expand on, shape and (re)build abuse for Black survivors.
- Identify warning signs, risk factors, and digital safety strategies for survivors and advocates.
- Reflect on the intersections of race, gender, and technology in shaping power and vulnerability online.
- Bystander Intervention in the digital world.
MS Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 381 078 988 502 5
Passcode: bq6mH6dv
Monday 1 December
Child to Parent Abuse: Supporting parents and professionals 12:30 to 1:30pm
Organiser: PEGS – Parental Education Growth Support
More details: PEGS are running an awareness workshop on child to parent abuse as part of our 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls.
Spaces are limited, sign up using the link: Child to parent abuse 1 December
Tuesday 2 December
Domestic abuse and the impact on children 10:00am to 11:00am
Organiser: FJC
More details: This free on line workshop aims to help professionals recognise children as victims of domestic abuse in their own right and understand the impact on development, relationships and learning.
Wednesday 3 December
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPO) awareness session 12 noon to 1:00pm
Organiser: Croydon Council
More details: This training session provides an essential introduction to Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs), designed for non-legal professionals working with survivors of domestic abuse. See further details and book your place.
Risk Identification in Domestic Abuse training 9:30am to 4:430pm
Organiser: FJC
More details: for more information and to book a place Risk Identification in Domestic abuse.
Thursday 4 December
Incel and misogyny 10:30am to 11:30am
Organiser: BKH
More details: An introduction to:
- Who are incels?
- Scope of incel culture and misogyny
- Core beliefs and ideas
- Effective safeguarding and referral options
- Risk indicators
- Incel lexicon and memes
- The wider "manosphere"
- Pick-up artist influencers
- The harmful practice "looksmaxxing"
Croydon: Incels and Misogyny Webinar 4 Dec 2025 10.00-11.00 | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Monday 8 December
Holding Preventative Conversations about VAWG with Young People, 3:45pm to 4:45PM
Organiser: Bold Voices
More details: Book a place, Online workshop, Holding Preventative Conversations about VAWG with Young People.
Tuesday 9 December
Domestic Abuse in the Deaf Community 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Organiser: Sign Health
More details: Would you like to learn more about supporting deaf individuals who are experiencing domestic abuse. Join this free on line session delivered by Sign Health:
- Deaf people's experiences and fears when interacting with services
- How to support Deaf individuals facing domestic abuse
- Information on the Deaf community, resources, and information on our service.
Spaces are limited, book your place.