Men Are Part of the Change: 16 Days of Activism

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Update

As part of this campaign, 51 men made a commitment to play their part in tackling violence against women and girls.

They pledged to:

  • learn more about the different forms abuse can take and stand against it in all its forms
  • complete training to better understand the causes of violence and how to challenge harmful behaviour
  • speak up, share what they have learned, and encourage other men to take action

Following the campaign, those who made a pledge received information about support resources, training and ways to stay involved. The council is also developing its new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy and has invited men to help shape its development.

This campaign showed that many men in Islington want to be part of the solution and take action to help create a borough where women and girls are safe and free from violence.”

25 November to 10 December 2025

Violence against women and girls is a serious issue that affects every community. This year, we're joining the global 16 Days of Activism campaign with a local focus: encouraging men to take action and become visible allies.

We’re asking men across the borough to make a pledge and help build a safer, more equal Islington.

Why this matters

Many men want to challenge harmful behaviour but don’t always know how. This campaign offers practical ways to learn, speak up and support women and girls. Silence allows abuse to continue. Respectful action can help stop violence against women and girls and support women's rights and gender equality.

How to make your pledge

1. Go to the digital noticeboard below

2. Click Have Your Say

3. Click New Post

4. Create an account or sign in when prompted

5. Choose one of the three pledges below:

  • “I pledge to complete training that helps me understand the causes of violence and how to challenge harmful behaviour.”
  • “I pledge to learn about the different forms abuse can take and stand against it in all its forms.”
  • “I pledge to speak up, share what I’ve learned and support other men to take action too.”

6. Copy your pledge

7. Paste your pledge in the Add your text box

8. Select a colour for your post

9. Click Post


🔔 This board will be open until 11.59 pm on Wednesday 10 December. 


What happens next

• Make your pledge and commit to being part of the solution

• Receive resources and training opportunities

• Share your pledge with others

• Help build a zero-tolerance community


Together, we can shift the conversation from “Why didn’t she leave?” to “Why didn’t he stop?”


If you or a loved one has been impacted by domestic abuse or violence, you can get support here: Help for Islington residents

Update

As part of this campaign, 51 men made a commitment to play their part in tackling violence against women and girls.

They pledged to:

  • learn more about the different forms abuse can take and stand against it in all its forms
  • complete training to better understand the causes of violence and how to challenge harmful behaviour
  • speak up, share what they have learned, and encourage other men to take action

Following the campaign, those who made a pledge received information about support resources, training and ways to stay involved. The council is also developing its new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy and has invited men to help shape its development.

This campaign showed that many men in Islington want to be part of the solution and take action to help create a borough where women and girls are safe and free from violence.”

25 November to 10 December 2025

Violence against women and girls is a serious issue that affects every community. This year, we're joining the global 16 Days of Activism campaign with a local focus: encouraging men to take action and become visible allies.

We’re asking men across the borough to make a pledge and help build a safer, more equal Islington.

Why this matters

Many men want to challenge harmful behaviour but don’t always know how. This campaign offers practical ways to learn, speak up and support women and girls. Silence allows abuse to continue. Respectful action can help stop violence against women and girls and support women's rights and gender equality.

How to make your pledge

1. Go to the digital noticeboard below

2. Click Have Your Say

3. Click New Post

4. Create an account or sign in when prompted

5. Choose one of the three pledges below:

  • “I pledge to complete training that helps me understand the causes of violence and how to challenge harmful behaviour.”
  • “I pledge to learn about the different forms abuse can take and stand against it in all its forms.”
  • “I pledge to speak up, share what I’ve learned and support other men to take action too.”

6. Copy your pledge

7. Paste your pledge in the Add your text box

8. Select a colour for your post

9. Click Post


🔔 This board will be open until 11.59 pm on Wednesday 10 December. 


What happens next

• Make your pledge and commit to being part of the solution

• Receive resources and training opportunities

• Share your pledge with others

• Help build a zero-tolerance community


Together, we can shift the conversation from “Why didn’t she leave?” to “Why didn’t he stop?”


If you or a loved one has been impacted by domestic abuse or violence, you can get support here: Help for Islington residents