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Renfrewshire to Reclaim the Night this November

Young people, adults and Renfrewshire's Provost march down an urban street with a Reclaim the Night banner.

The annual Reclaim the Night march returns to Paisley streets at the end of November.

You are encouraged to come along and join the international call to end harassment and violence against women and girls.

The event takes place on:

  • Wednesday 25 November
  • 5.45pm to 7.30pm
  • Paisley High Street (University of the West of Scotland entrance).

The march starts at 6pm. The march will along the High Street towards Dunn Square. You are encouraged to bring torches and banners.

A memorial wreath will be laid in Dunn Square to honour women and girls who have lost their lives to violence.

Afterwards, refreshments and entertainment will take place in Paisley Town Hall.

Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Young people, parents and activists march to Reclaim the Night.

The event is organised by our Youth Services and Women & Children First teams. Women’s advocacy groups and community organisations support the event. It’s held as part of the United Nation’s global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

Help and support

If you need to talk to someone, help is available.

  • Scottish Domestic Abuse—call 0800 027 1234 or text/WhatsApp 07401288595
  • Abused Men in Scotland—call 03300 949 395
  • The Council's Women and Children First team—call 0300 300 0345.