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16 Days of Activism

Event Dates:
November 25, 2024 – December 10, 2024

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

2 weeks ago

According to the World Economic Forum, none of us will see gender parity in our lifetime, and nor likely will many of our children.

Gender parity won't be attained for well over a century. World Economic Forum data shows that at the current rate of progress it will still take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity.

There's urgent work to do – and we can all play a part.
www.internationalwomensday.com/
#AccelerateAction #orkneyislandscouncil #nhsorkney #iwd2025 … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

2 weeks ago

#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #nhsorkney #orkneyislandscouncil … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

2 weeks ago

International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, honors the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality.
According to the World Economic Forum, none of us will see gender parity in our lifetime, and nor likely will many of our children.

Gender parity won't be attained for well over a century. World Economic Forum data shows that at the current rate of progress it will still take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity.

There's urgent work to do – and we can all play a part.

#AccelerateAction … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

4 weeks ago

🚨 Sextortion is Blackmail 🚨

Criminals use dating apps, social media, texts, and emails to manipulate victims into sharing intimate content. They can then demand money or more images under threats of exposure.

⚠️ Don’t panic. Don’t pay.
🔹 Report it to the police.
🔹 Get support & advice here: www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/internet-safety/sextortion

Stay safe online. Protect yourself and others.
#OnlineSafety #SextortionAwareness … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

4 weeks ago

The theme for this year’s National Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day today, is “Financial Harm Affecting Older Adults”.

Lynne Nicolson, Team Manager, Social Worker and Mental Health Officer with Orkney Health and Care, said they have developed separate practitioner guidance specifically for financial harm.

Lynne said: “Over the past three years our adult support and protection referrals have trebled and continue to rise, primarily due to increased awareness around adult support and protection. Whilst many of the referrals relate to physical and/or sexual harm and neglect, there are a growing number concerning financial harm so we felt we needed separate guidance to ensure that as far as possible, we could safeguard our vulnerable adults affected in Orkney.

“Any one of us can be a victim of financial harm and the perpetrator can be someone we know and trust or, an individual or unknown group based in a different part of the world, preying on potentially vulnerable adults.”

If you are worried that someone you know may be being harmed either financially or by any other means, then please contact Adult Social Work on 01856 873535. … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

4 weeks ago

Our next Parenting Apart sessions will be held on 17 and 24 March. Please get in touch for more information or to book a place. … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

4 weeks ago

All young people in S1 will bring a consent form home from school for the HPV vaccine. Signing and returning will protect them against different cancers & genital warts in later life.
Remember to #ChatSignProtect
For more information visit 👉 nhsinform.scot/chat-sign-protect … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

4 weeks ago

The Herbert Protocol is a safeguarding initiative designed to help locate vulnerable individuals, particularly those with dementia, if they go missing.

Families or caregivers are encouraged to complete a form with essential details—such as medical history, routines, and favourite places—so police can act quickly in an emergency.

In the event of someone going missing, this information can aid a swift and effective response.

This link, and the poster below offer more information:

www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/missing-persons/the-herbert-protocol/ … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

4 weeks ago

A couple of our staff attended “Basic Drug Awareness in an Orkney context” training yesterday. One of the things they learnt about is a new support service being provided by Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership & Relationships Scotland … See MoreSee Less

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