We're aiming to get as many people around the UK and beyond to wear black for a day as part of the '16 days against gender violence’, an international campaign that was started by the Centre for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL) in 1991.
The 16 Days runs from 25th November - International Day Against Violence Against Women, to 10th December - International Human Rights Day to symbolically link violence against women and human rights and to emphasise that such violence is a violation of human rights.
Every Thursday people across the globe wear black as a personal and public protest against gender-based violence and inequality. It is a symbol of strength and remembrance, standing in solidarity with victims of violence and discrimination and demanding a fairer world for all.
Facts and stories will be appearing on this blog over the next few weeks.
Please take a photo of you and your friends and colleagues wearing black and send to thursdaysinblack@gmail.com or post to the Facebook group, event or this website!
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