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The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) raises awareness by emphasising that FGM is a dangerous form of gender‑based violence that compromises the wellbeing, safety, and fundamental rights of girls and women. It also calls for concrete action—strengthening legislation, expanding community education, and ensuring long‑term support for the millions of girls who remain at risk.

For practitioners, the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM serves as an important prompt for adult social care teams to prioritise safeguarding responsibilities, mandatory reporting duties, and appropriate support for both survivors and individuals who may be at risk. While FGM is often associated with children, it is also a serious form of violence against women that can lead to significant and lasting physical and psychological harm. For this reason, it continues to be a crucial element of adult safeguarding, particularly for women with care and support needs.

If you have any concerns and would like to raise a safeguarding alert please contact the Islington Integrated Front Door Team on 020 7527 2299.

First week of February marks Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence awareness week. Its purpose is to support those affected, broaden understanding and awareness, and highlight resources and strategies that can help prevent sexual violence. The week emphasises the significance of protecting adults by promoting the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal and supporting staff to identify the hidden indicators of sexual abuse in both care settings and the wider community. 

To find out more information please click on the links below:

Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2026 | February 3, 2026 | Awareness Days

Violence against women and girls | Islington Council

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day takes place on 11 January 2026. This day helps raise awareness around trafficking and modern slavery with the goal  to eliminate it. Wearing the colour blue is to show you’re supporting survivors and promoting legislative change and is known as the #WearBlueDay. In terms of safeguarding, this day is a helpful reminder for people to stay alert to signs of trafficking and work together to safeguard individuals, ensuring their rights and safety are upheld.

Please use this link to find out more –

January 11 is #WearBlueDay | Homeland Security

Islington SAB - Modern Slavery

If you are worried about anyone who may be at risk of or is being trafficked, please contact Islington Front Point of Access team on 020 7527 2299.

4 January marks World Braille Day. This day marks the importance around Braille as a communication method and to help increase awareness about it. This allows inclusivity, freedom and empowerment for people who rely on this communication method so they are able to be independent. The Braillists Foundation will be holding an online event to mark World Braille Day on January 4, 2026. Details are still in the final planning stages, but information will likely be available soon on their website.

This is a helpful reminder to ensure information and services are accessible for everyone who needs support.

10 September marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) which is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The theme this year is ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’, aiming to inspire communities to be more open and honest in discussions of suicidal behaviour and serves as a global call to action to raise awareness that suicide is preventable. Events and campaigns around the world aim to encourage open conversations about mental health, strengthen prevention strategies through education and community engagement.

Why it matters to adult social care and safeguarding:
Suicide claims a life every 90 minutes in the UK or Ireland. WSPD reinforces the importance of safeguarding vulnerable adults by promoting mental health awareness, early intervention, and access to support services key components in preventing harm and protecting individuals at risk. Join the nation in interrupting suicidal thoughts, promote understanding, compassion, and support for those affected by suicide.

Grassroots Suicide Prevention charity have established an app, ‘Stay Alive’ which is an award winning suicide prevention resource which includes useful information and tools to support people stay safe in moments of crisis. It is available as a free-to-download app or on a web browser.

It includes:

LifeBox - a space to store life-affirming photos, images, videos, music, and files

Safety Plan - a plan to help recognise signs a suicidal crisis is beginning or escalating, and actions to stay safe

Wellness Plan - a plan for longer term recovery

Breathing exercises - a range of exercises to help relax in stressful situations

Reasons for living - a list of evidence-based reasons to stay alive, themed around the self, family and friends, and hope and belief

Please read more on how you can interrupt someone’s suicidal thought on World Suicide Prevention Day | Campaigns | Samaritans.