Reclaim the Night returns to Exeter’s streets on Thursday 27 November to protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space.
The annual event seeks to challenge gender-based violence and inequality by raising awareness of sexual violence, street harassment and other forms of violence that predominantly target women and girls.
It offers a safe and inclusive space for individuals to advocate for policy change and demand justice for survivors of gender-based violence, and aims to change cultural attitudes and social norms that contribute to the perpetuation of this violence.
It takes place during 16 Days of Activism, an annual campaign co-ordinated by UN Women, which this year focuses on ending digital violence against all women and girls
Reclaim the Night march in Exeter High Street. Photo: Merryn Wilson.
Reclaim the Night Exeter takes place on Thursday 27 November 2025.
The event is co-ordinated by Reclaim the Night Devon and Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance.
Placard and banner making begins at 4pm at St Sidwell’s Community Centre, where the march gathers. It then sets off at 6pm for a Bedford Square rally, where the event is due to finish at 7.30pm.
The route of the march and all supporting venues are accessible and the event is inclusive. Everyone who wants to see an end to street harassment and gender-based violence is invited to participate.
Organisers are looking for women to help run the event. To find out more email Claire Karslake at claire.karslake@ndada.co.uk.
For more information about the march visit the Reclaim the Night Facebook page.
