Take Back the Night 2026: Shatter the Silence

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Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health

February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM

Event flyer for ‘Take Back the Night 2026: Shatter the Silence,’ presented by UMBC’s Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center. The event takes place Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. on The Commons Main Street. The flyer design features a purple and yellow halftone background with an illustrated hand holding a megaphone.

Event Summary

We are excited to share this upcoming event hosted by the UMBC Women's, Gender, and Equity Center. Take Back the Night is a historic movement that began in 1975 to protest gender-based violence and reclaim community spaces for survivors. UMBC continues this tradition annually to foster a safer, more supportive campus environment.

Event Details

Host: Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center (WGEC)
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Commons, Main Street

How to Get Involved

The WGEC is looking for student volunteers to help "Shatter the Silence." To learn more about specific volunteer roles and to register for training, please visit the official volunteer sign-up form.

You can also find the sign-up link by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the WGEC group page on myUMBC.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

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