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Barriers to Safety 2026

📅 12–13 November 2026🕑 Day 1: 9 AM – 5 PM · Day 2 Gala: 8 PM – 1 AM📍 Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138/140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR
Barriers to Safety 2026

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).

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Celebrating individuals and organisations making a real difference in creating safer, fairer and more inclusive communities.

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Event Programme

Day One — Institutions and Migrant Communities
Day One — Institutions and Migrant Communities
Day Two — Roots Conversations, Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Day Two — Roots Conversations, Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Gala Dinner & Awards Night