Young women spending hundreds on taxis to avoid harassment at night
Young women and girls in the UK are spending hundreds of pounds on taxis to avoid harassment at night, new
WATCH: Sutton hosts White Ribbon Day walk in support of ending violence against women
White Ribbon Day, on 25 November, is a global campaign to end violence against women and girls, starting with men. It
Sutton conference shines light on eradicating gender based violence
A conference organised by Sutton Women’s Centre brought together attendees and speakers from across the borough and beyond in an
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.
Women’s self-defence classes on the rise amid safety concerns
A Vauxhall-based gym has seen a large increase in enrolment for its women’s self-defence classes, according to the owner. Kes
South west London ‘safe space’ initiative seeks to protect women from violence with help from local businesses
The MP for Tooting has rolled out a plan for businesses in South West London to become ‘safe spaces’ for women and girls who feel threatened or unsafe.
Violence against women – will the streets of London ever be safe?
Sarah Everard’s murder continues to shake the nation, confidence in police has plummeted and 40% of women feel less safe
‘I fear for my own life’: women reveal impact of Sarah Everard case
The kidnapping, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by police officer Wayne Couzens in March 2021 has had a big
84% of female runners have experienced street harassment in London
New data has revealed that 84% of female runners have experienced street harassment in London compared to 50% of men.
Lambeth women THREE TIMES more likely to suffer domestic abuse than other boroughs
Lambeth women have the most dangerous home lives of any borough in south-west London, reveal exclusive figures obtained by SW
Shedding light on silent sufferers: Lambeth’s Gaia Centre offers refuge to domestic abuse victims
The Gaia Centre in Lambeth is tackling the shocking statistics that two women in the UK are killed each week