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Barriers to Safety 2026
12–13 November 2026

Barriers to Safety 2026

🕑 Day 1: 9 AM – 5 PM · Day 2 Gala: 8 PM – 1 AM
📍 Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138/140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR

A research-informed national conference examining the underreporting of gender-based violence in migrant communities. Over two days, Barriers to Safety brings migrant communities and institutions together to break down the barriers to reporting SGBV — including FGM, sexual violence and domestic violence — through honest dialogue, research and cultural celebration. Day One (12 Nov): Institutions and Migrant Communities — a national conference with researchers, public institutions, policy makers and specialist services. Day Two (13 Nov): Roots Conversations, Gala Dinner and Awards Night — thematic dialogues on culture, safety and collective responsibility, with live entertainment, food and networking. Admission £25. Featuring live performances by Jally Kebba Susso (West African Kora) and Kumba Kuyateh (Mansa Jali).