This is the reception for the opening of an exhibition by **Women in Focus in Edinburgh, WIFIE,** a women's photography collective. This exhibition titled **"I use my voice"** aims to draw attention to the **UN Campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence** by cultivating an awareness of this annual event and the ongoing violence that persists for women and girls globally and here in Scotland. Each exhibiting member has researched and developed their unique response to the issues that surround gender-based violence. They have created a series of photographs that they feel is pertinent to this year’s theme: “**UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls: Ensure justice, protect survivors, end impunity.**” This project and the 16 Days of Activism are of particular importance to WIFIE members who for some have lived experience of this issue. **Women In Focus In Edinburgh**, WIFIE, was created twenty-five years ago to provide a platform for women who wanted to develop their skills beyond just taking a photograph into an area where they could explore creatively those issues that not only affect them on a personal level but more significantly issues that affect women from all walks of life and across the world. I joined WIFIE earlier this year and I will be exhibiting along with other members. WIFIE is also celebrating its 25th Anniversary and will be exhibiting a retrospective from past exhibitions. **I Use My Voice** will run from 23 November to 10 December in the Wee Museum of Memory in Ocean Terminal. Our reception will be held on the Sunday afternoon, 29 November from 1:30-3pm. Come and join us for a chat and some nibbles. If you aren't able to join us on the 29th, feel free to visit the Wee Museum of Memory in Ocean Terminal throughout the duration of the 16 Days campaign. You can visit the WIFIE website at: https://www.wifie.org.uk You can learn more about the 16 Days Campaign at: https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/

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