People are being urged to stand together in memory of women whose lives have been lost to male violence.

The Women's Centre Cornwall is calling for support from the community as they celebrate their 20th annual Reclaim the Night event on December 6.

It will take place from 6pm at the Killacourt bandstand in Newquay.

Reclaim the Night is an occasion for the community to come together, reflect, and take action towards a future where women and girls can live free from violence and oppression.

In Cornwall, more than 5,300 women endure domestic abuse annually, and approximately 2,500 women face rape or sexual assault.

More than 10,000 local women statistically fall among the one in 20 women who are subjected to repeated abuse, both in childhood and then again as adults.

(Image: The Women’s Centre Cornwall) Ahead of Reclaim the Night, The Women's Centre Cornwall will launch the #UprootingMisogyny campaign on November 25, coinciding with the start of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

This initiative invites people to take a stand against the misogyny that fuels a culture of disrespect, abuse, and violence towards women and girls.

The evening will begin with a candlelit vigil to honour the lives of women and children taken by male violence across the UK this year.

Each woman will be remembered with a candle and a flower.

Community members are encouraged to bring flowers to lay at the vigil, along with torches, fairy lights, or anything to illuminate the collective presence of the march as they take up space in Newquay.

(Image: The Women’s Centre Cornwall) The programme will feature live music by Angeline Morrison and Holly Anne Coles, spoken word poetry from women who have accessed support through The Women’s Centre Cornwall, a dance performance by KBSK Performing Arts, and guest speeches by survivor activist Viv Gordon and young women from the Young Empowered Women’s Project.

Following the vigil, women will join in a peaceful women’s march through the streets of Newquay, sending a powerful message against harassment, abuse, and misogyny.

Jackie May, CEO of The Women’s Centre Cornwall, said: "We are inviting our community once again to come together to take action to uproot the misogyny that sits at the foundation of a culture of disrespect, abuse, and violence towards women and girls.

"This year marks our 20th Reclaim The Night event in Cornwall, and our message remains the same: we do not consent to living in a society in which we are not safe, respected, and free in every space.

"Bring your friends, family, voice, flowers, lights, and banners as we create warmth, make noise, and take up space in Newquay."

(Image: The Women’s Centre Cornwall) This wheelchair-accessible event is open to all, including children.

While there may be strong language, all are welcome to join the vigil and performances.

Men and boys are encouraged to stand in solidarity, although the march will be women-only.