The international women's rights event , Take Back the Night made its debut in Bermuda last night.

More than a hundred women turned out at Albuoy's Point for the event, which was organised by the Women's Resource Centre.

The walk aimed to make people aware of the prevalence of violence against women in the community. Its goal is to reclaim women's right to walk the streets of Bermuda at night without fear. Women's studies student Kim Caines, 21, showed up because she has been involved in the event at at the University of Western Ontario. "I think its important to highlight the concerns about women's protection. I think most women have an innate fear of walking alone at night," she said.

Money collected from pledges will go towards WRC programmes including the 24-hour crisis hotline and counselling for victims of violence.

Penny Lane, Executive Director of the WRC, was pleased with the event.

"I am so happy with the turn out. I think it will be instrumental to the community, it shows that we are concerned about the level of violence against women," she said.