Edinburgh

12-28 August 

Niqabi Ninja by Sara Shaarawi
Hosted in Edinburgh by The Lyceum

Part of Edinburgh International Festival
Book tickets at lyceum.org.uk

Starting times: 6.45pm, 7.15pm, 7.45pm, 8.15pm, 8.45pm, 9.15pm (1hr 15m)
BSL starting times: 6.45pm, 7.15pm, 7.45pm, 8.15pm, 8.45pm (1hr 45m)

Suitable ages 16+.
Contains strong language & misogynistic violence

Audience Experience

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EDINBURGH RAPE CRISIS CENTRE

supportinformation and advocacy to women, and young people aged 12-18 in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian, who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. 

https://www.ercc.scot/

email: support@ercc.scot

07966 067 301 / call back phone on 0131 556 9437 

AMINA

Muslim Women’s health and wellbeing, working across Scotland. Providing services and support including chatlines, friendship groups, discussion and campaigns.

https://mwrc.org.uk/

0131 667 9199 (Edinburgh line)

 

SHAKTI WOMEN’S AID

Help for black minority ethnic (BME) women, children and young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse.

https://shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

0131 4752399

SAFE SPACE

Supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Covers Fife and Edinburgh.

https://safe-space.co.uk/

EDINBURGH WOMEN’S AID

Support to women suffering or at risk of domestic abuse and gender based violence

https://edinwomensaid.co.uk/

0131 315 8110

EMAIL: info@edinwomensaid.co.uk

ZERO TOLERANCE

A Scottish charity working to end men’s violence against women by promoting gender equality and challenging attitudes that normalise violence and abuse.

https://www.zerotolerance.org.uk/

info@zerotolerance.org.uk

WHITE RIBBON SCOTLAND

An organisation that actively campaigns to involve men in speaking out against Violence Against Women by engaging men and boys in taking action on the issue; raising awareness, promoting discussion and providing information and resources to support personal and collective action among men.

https://www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk/

RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND NATIONAL HELPLINE

08088 010302 (freephone, 6pm – midnight every day)

WOMEN’S AID 24 HOUR NATIONAL HELPLINE 

0800 027 1234 (freephone)

SEXUAL ASSAULT REFERRAL NETWORK (SARN)

SARN helps facilitate access to a forensic medical examination without having to report to the Police. This can take place up to 7 days after an assault has taken place. The evidence that is gathered is then stored anonymously and can be accessed at a future date if a decision to report is made.

0300 365 2001 Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

 

THE SURVIVOR’S TRUST

Member agencies provide a range of specialist services to survivors including counselling, support, helplines and advocacy services for women, men, non-binary people and children. 

https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/

08088 010818

BREAK THE SILENCE

A range of tailored, holistic support options for survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, aged 13 years and above. 

https://www.breakthesilence.org.uk/

01563 559558

 info@breakthesilence.org.uk

SAHELIYA

A specialist mental health and well-being support organisation for black, minority ethnic, asylum seeker, refugee and migrant women and girls (12+) in the Edinburgh and Glasgow area.

https://www.saheliya.co.uk

Edinburgh 0131 556 9302

Glasgow 0141 552 6540

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND INFORMATION ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

Information, advice and signposting to other agencies

http://www.healthscotland.scot/health-topics/gender-based-violence