Reclaim The Night March

Marching to Reclaim Our Spaces & End Violence Against Women

Date: 8th March 2025

Time: Gather at 6:30pm, Start March 7pm

Meet: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF

💬 Join the March Group Chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUEJ29Kb06zGRwvVHj3hYb

🎟 Free tickets for march attendees to Prima Queen (Waterfront) or A-List Entry (LCR) after the march!  

what is ‘reclaim the night’?

Reclaim the Night is a movement that originated in Leeds in 1977 as part of the Women's Liberation Movement. It emerged in response to the ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ murders and police advisories urging women to stay indoors after dark. Refusing to accept restrictions on their freedom, women organised marches to assert their right to safely occupy public spaces at night. These demonstrations not only drew attention to the dangers women face in cities after dark but also challenged societal norms that sought to limit women's autonomy and movement.

what to expect

A Powerful & Peaceful March

We will walk together through Norwich in a peaceful but powerful demonstration, raising our voices to demand safer streets and an end to gender-based violence. Expect a strong sense of unity, solidarity, and collective energy.

Chants, Placards & Activism

We’ll be chanting, holding up signs, and making our voices heard. Feel free to bring your own placard with a message that resonates with you! Need ideas? Try: "My Body, My Rights, My Night!", "End Gender-Based Violence!", "We Will Not Be Silent!"

Community & Support

This is a safe and inclusive space where everyone is welcome to stand together for change. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll be surrounded by a community that cares and supports one another.

Speeches & Reflections

At the start and end of the march, hear powerful speeches, spoken word, and reflections from survivors, activists, and the community on why this movement matters.

Practical Info:

• Wear comfortable shoes – we’ll be walking!
• Dress for the weather – bring a jacket if needed.
• Bring a sign if you can, but don’t worry if you don’t have one!
• Stay hydrated and look out for each other.

why we march

To demand our right to feel safe at night

Women, non-binary people, and marginalised genders are often told to avoid going out alone after dark. Instead of addressing the root causes of violence, the burden is placed on us to modify our behaviour. We march to challenge this and demand real action for safer streets.

To stand against gender-based violence

Harassment, assault, and violence should never be normalised. From street harassment to domestic abuse, gender-based violence remains a serious issue. Reclaim the Night is about raising awareness, breaking the silence, and demanding change.

To make our voices heard

For too long, safety concerns have been ignored or dismissed. We march to demand action from local authorities, institutions, and communities to prioritise our right to safety and freedom.

Because we shouldn’t have to change our behaviour to stay safe

Why should we be told to walk in well-lit areas, carry keys between our fingers, or avoid wearing certain clothes? The responsibility should be on those who commit harm—not on those at risk. We march to challenge victim-blaming and fight for a future where safety is a right, not a privilege.