Bolton is coming together to support an annual campaign which tackles gender-based violence with art, survivor stories and talks.

During 16 days of action, people around the world unite to highlight local and global statistics around domestic abuse, femicide and other gender-based issues to end violence against girls.

Various events will be taking place in and around Bolton to highlight the campaign supported by Bolton At Home from November 25 to December 10.

A Bolton at Home spokesman said: “We support the annual campaign, which raises awareness of gender-based violence against women and girls and runs from 25 November to 10 December.

“It's a yearly call to action, a chance to check-in and reflect, a chance to promote vital services, an opportunity to come together to connect, to learn, empower, to challenge, to take up space. To be a change maker.

“The campaign has a clear message: we all have the right to live free from harm”

The Endeavour Project, a domestic abuse and violence support service in Bolton, will host a talk on November 25 looking at their work since they started in 1997.

Carrs Pasties will be served at the event in support of their ongoing work.

On November 29, a safe exhibit will take place at Bolton Library, where Bolton At Home and Arcon Housing Association have invited groups across Greater Manchester to respond to the word "safe" with art and social activity stalls.

Fortalice will organise an art session at its outreach support centre on the same day while pop-up cake pledges will go on during the month.

On December 6, a harrowing story by a domestic abuse survivor will be told in her own words at the centre organised by Fortalice.

On December 9, Rochdale based artist Riz Ali will host Words Of Our Bodies, looking at how to reclaim one’s own body and mind.

Bolton Parish Church will hold a vigil on the same day from 6pm in remembrance of all the women and girls who have lost their lives in gender-based violence in Bolton.

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Gender violence is a term used to describe any act done to someone against their will as a result of gender-norms and unequal power relationships.

This can include domestic abuse, sexual violence, forced marriage, honour-based acts, exploitation, and female genital mutilation.