Bawso would like to invite you to attend “Light a Candle” ecumenical service to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (White Ribbon Day), 25th November 2016. The ecumenical service will take place between 10:00am – 12:00pm in Cardiff.

Every year Bawso in partnership with other support agencies organise the “Light a Candle” service. The event brings together more than 250 people including survivors of different forms of violence, AMs, Ministers, Government officials, Faith leaders, members of local communities and practitioners to make a stand against violence.

Key Note Speakers:

Carl Sargeant, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children in Welsh Government;
Rhian Bowen-Davies, National Advisor for Violence Against Women, Gender based Violence, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse;
Survivor of the violence and Leaders from different faiths.

Programme Includes: 9.00am March to Llandaff Cathedral:
10.45am Light a Candle Ecumenical Service and Speeches
12.30pm Lunch: fundraising to raise money to support women affected by violence with no recourse to public funds at Llandaff rugby football club, The Old Mill, Western Ave, Cardiff CF5 2AZ.

Find out more at https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/321767661529416/

Please click below to read a report from the previous event:
http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2014-11-25/wales-joins-campaign-to-end-violence-against-women/