The dark side of football tournaments: rise in domestic violence
With the Euro 2024 football tournament reaching its conclusion, millions are exhilarated at the prospect of England winning. But for
Richmond Council fund Women’s Hub to support survivors of violence and build community
Voices of Hope and Vineyard Community Centre have launched a weekly women’s hub in partnership with Richmond Council who will
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.
Richmond Council announces second White Ribbon Champion
CW: domestic violence, gender-based violence. Richmond Council have appointed their second ‘White Ribbon Champion’ to work towards protecting women and
Demand for men’s domestic abuse helpline almost triples over 5 years
The data also shows the helpline experienced a “rapid growth” in demand during the pandemic. There was a 41% increase in the number of calls and emails recieved during 2020-21.
Wandsworth Council announce strategy to prevent violence against women and girls
Wandsworth Council has announced its new three-year strategy to help prevent violence against women and girls. The Ending Violence Against
Twickenham White Ribbon Walk to raises awareness of violence against women
Members of Richmond Council will attend a White Ribbon Walk in Twickenham on Friday 25 February in solidarity against gender-based
Reclaim Sutton’s Streets marks Global 16 Days Campaign against violence against women
On 27 November, the Reclaim Sutton’s Streets group marched on Sutton high street to coincide with the Global 16 Days
Serious domestic abuse cases rise by 57% in Richmond during pandemic
Levels of serious domestic abuse rose by more than half over lockdown in Richmond, a new report says.
#WhiteRibbonAccredited: Richmond Council commits to ending male violence against women
Richmond Council has appointed its first ever White Ribbon Champion in its efforts towards White Ribbon Accreditation. Ward councillor for