Join our Reclaim the Night walk from Sandwell Council House as Sandwell stands together against violence towards women and girls.

Meet at 4.30pm with the walk starting prompt at 5pm.

As part of Sandwell’s 16 Days of Action campaign – Sandwell Stands Against Violence Towards Women and Girls – we are hosting a community Reclaim the Night walk starting and finishing at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury.

Together, residents, partners and staff will walk in solidarity to:

Say no to violence, harassment and abuse

Reclaim our streets and public spaces

Show support for survivors and those currently experiencing abuse

Celebrate the strength and solidarity of our communities

This is a peaceful, family-friendly, stewarded walk.

Who is this event for?

Everyone who lives, works or studies in Sandwell is welcome, including:

Women and girls of all ages

Men and boys as allies

Community, faith and voluntary groups

Council and partner staff

Under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

What to bring

Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear

A torch, phone light or glow stick if you have one

Something orange or a white ribbon to show your support (optional)

Accessibility and safety

Route planned to be as accessible as possible, mainly on pavements and well-lit streets

Stewards present throughout the walk

Tickets

Free to attend – please register so we can plan safely for numbers.

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