16 Days of Activism: Student Poster Competition

Brief

Students are asked to produce a poster that raises awareness of 16 Days of Activism, specifically providing information about how someone can speak out and be an active bystander to challenge the harassment and abuse of women. The University community is the intended audience of the poster. Competition will launch on Friday 26^th November. Submission deadline is Monday 6^th December. Judging will take place on Wednesday 8^th December with the winner announced on Friday 10^th December at the Women and Girls Research Network Launch. The winning poster will be displayed around campus and the awarded a £50 e-voucher (Kindly donated by Ben Anim Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion).

Key information

A briefing video produced by Mr Andrew Boulton (Lincoln School of Design)can be found here 

Please submit your entries via email by 5pm Monday 6th December

The poster should:

• Be clear and eye-catching to draw the attention of a wide audience.
• Include information about what men can do i.e. what techniques/tactics they might use to disrupt harassment and abuse.
• Include relevant help and support information for victims and bystanders.
• Not use glitter (environmentally friendly!).

Useful information

Breaking the silence: University of Cambridge

Help a Friend campaign

Now and Men Podcast

Jackson Katz Ted Talk: Violence against women—it’s a men’s issue