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On October 18th, we commemorate Anti-Slavery Day, a crucial reminder of the ongoing fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. It's a day to raise awareness of the signs and dangers of exploitation, particularly in relation to vulnerable children and adults.

West Lothian Child Protection Committee supports #speakup - a new child protection campaign for children and young people, co-designed by children and young people.

National Adult Support and Protection Day is this Monday 20 February

The council has a wide ranging campaign underway to provide advice for those residents (and businesses) who require support with the rising cost of living.

National Adult Support and Protection Day is this Sunday 20 February

The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence is an annual International campaign that commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. These dates were chosen to emphasise that violence against women is a violation of human rights.