How toxic masculinity is being challenged in Merton schools
Merton Council has partnered with a gender justice organisation to challenge toxic masculinity attitudes within the borough’s primary and secondary
WATCH: Shoreditch self defence class provides women with tools to tackle rising street violence
A Shoreditch street-defence studio has started running self defence classes aimed at providing men, and especially women, with combat skills
WATCH – The hidden crisis: suicide in domestic abuse cases
The number of domestic abuse victims dying by suicide has surpassed those killed by their partner for the second year
New safety lighting installed on Twickenham Green
Richmond Council has installed lighting along the central path of Twickenham Green, 20 years after the murder of a French
Street harassment made an offence in Hammersmith and Fulham
Street harassment has been made an offence in Hammersmith and Fulham, with new restrictions and fines of up to £1000.
Croydon Council launch plan to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
Croydon Council has launched a plan to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Mayor Jason Perry launched a three-year delivery
Sponsored walk in Sutton aims to tackle gender based violence
A sponsored walk is taking place on 29 November to raise money and awareness for a Sutton based women’s charity.
Chiswick domestic abuse charity Refuge commemorates 50th anniversary
A domestic abuse charity is commemorating the 50th anniversary of its founding as a women’s refuge house in Chiswick. Since
Campaign tackling teenage domestic abuse launched by Lambeth Council
Summary: Addressing violence against women and girls is a key priority for the council. Image: By SWLondoner staff Abusive teenage