The 10th December marks the end of 16 days of international activism of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The United Nations describes this as “the most widespread and pervasive human rights violation worldwide affecting more than an estimated 1 in 3 women”.
As a Community Organiser, it has been humbling and a privilege to speak to a number of women and young girls that have shared their stories of their lived experiences. It is clear that more funding and work needs to be done to support organisations that provide services to vulnerable women and girls. It is the hope that we could strive towards a day when these campaigns and services will not be need. Will this ever happen?
At the local level exist some outstanding organisations dedicated to offering support to the rights of women and girls. See below for a list of organisations operating locally and links to more information.
Organisations operating in London Brough of Hammersmith and Fulham
- The WILDE Foundation – black minority ethnic led organisation: https://www.wildeinternationalnetwork.org.uk/
- Advance: https://www.advancecharity.org.uk/
- Standing Together: https://www.standingtogether.org.uk/
Useful Links:
- London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and VAGW Strategy: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/crime/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg
- Refuge: https://refuge.org.uk/
- Women and Girls Network: https://www.wgn.org.uk/
