RESIDENTS in Weston-super-Mare attended a march to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

The event took place today Monday, November 25, and was also joined by officers from North Somerset Neighbourhood policing.

Today is the first of 16 Days of Activism globally against Gender-based Violence, and is a moment to reflect on, renew, amplify, and strategize to achieve commitments to eliminate violence against women by 2030.

Avon and Somerset Police are inviting women to meet with female police officers and PCSOs to show them areas in which they feel vulnerable or unsafe in their local communities.

Walk and Talks are open to women aged 18 and above who wish to share their worries or concerns regarding their safety in the local area with officers.

StreetSafe (Report feeling unsafe in public spaces)

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “StreetSafe is an online tool that can be used by anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where they have felt or feel unsafe.

“You might have felt unsafe in your local area due to anti-social behaviour or environmental factors, such as a lack of street lighting.

“We encourage you to share your experience using the StreetSafe tool.”