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A Feminist Leadership project from PARCS Family Action Supporting Young Women to be Leaders - disrupting Sexual Violence through Collective Relational Activism.

Portsmouth, England
Joined April 2020
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Thank you for bringing such strong challenge and inspiration to all of us in the room. "it is not young people creating barriers but the adults and systems in place" - an important message for us all to remember.
It was a fantastic opportunity for us to meet and hear of other organisations and projects across the district working alongside young people and #coproduction at the @blagravetrust event celebrating "Youth Power" - thank you so much for organising and bringing everyone together.
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This looks amazing! Congratulations @NotOnMyCampusUK
We’re launching our PLUS (Protecting Learners in Universities and Schools) Collective Partnership. This has been developed in joint collaboration with student organisations, officers and societies in helping to create a national network for us to connect and work together.
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Many thanks to all our incredible partners, speakers and young leaders who took the time to connect, listen and learn from one another at our regional partners day yesterday. The commitment to youth leadership, lived experience & shifting power shone through.
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"We could be the generation that ends violence against women and girls, if we start with changing not women’s behaviour, but the stories we tell about them." From the media to pornography, how women are depicted has real-life consequences, says @VeraGrayF theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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We stand in solidarity with anyone who is finding the news this week traumatic or difficult. Please know that you are not alone - we are here for you. Find help and support on our website: rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/w…
It's been a very heavy day and week. It's hard for anyone to engage with the reality of #VAWG and for those of us holding our own experiences of sexual violence, and living daily with the threat of abuse, harassment and violence - it is even more painful.
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Our helpline is open 6-8pm tonight ⏰ We understand that it can be many years before a survivor feels able to seek support. Our helpline team are here to listen when you are ready 💜#YouAreNotAlone #WeAreHere #SupportSurvivors ➡️ thesurvivorstrust.org/our-he…
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Such atrocious abuses of power, which show us again that there are no limits to the environments and strategies used by those perpetrating sexual violence. Every single one of the women & girls harmed by this violence, deserve access to specialist support. news.sky.com/story/who-sex-a…
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Tune into @SkyNews now to hear from our Director Andrea Simon, Rosie Lewis @Imkaan & @VeraBaird about what needs to be done to end violence against women and ensure all victims receive equal support and attention news.sky.com/watch-live
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Page 21. If you're not angry, you're not paying attention. Say her name and say it loud. #SabinaNessa
An Asian woman died on the streets of London. Death of Sabina Nessa, barely received more than a column of attention in @thetimes. Page 21. I have no doubt, if this was a white woman, it would be a very, different kind of coverage & likely be front page *newsworthy*. Bias harms
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We aren’t safe because male violence is present in every part of society. More park lights, spike rings, rape alarms and even criminalisation won’t help this. Compulsory education programmes on gender and exploring masculinity early on, might.
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We aren’t safe dating (Grace Millane) We aren’t safe after reporting to the police 5 times (Shana Grice) We aren’t safe with our neighbours (Nelly Mustafa) We aren’t safe at home (Valerie Forde) We aren’t safe with a police officer (Sarah Everard)
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We aren’t safe walking mins from our home (Sabina Nessa) We aren’t safe at work (Cathy Marlow) We aren’t safe even when together (Nicole Smallman, Bibaa Henry) We aren’t safe online (Alice Ruggles) We aren’t safe with our own family (Banaz Mahmod)
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On Friday night, we will join Sabina Nessa’s community in solidarity against violence against women and to acknowledge her life. If you can't join in person, please light a candle at 7pm on your doorstep. We demand justice for Sabina and safety for all women. #SaySabinasName
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The powerful documentary #NoWhereToRun airs tonight 10.35pm on BBC One. Broadcaster & journalist @CharlieCW speaks about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child, when she and other members of her all-girls running club in Sheffield were assaulted by their coach. #EndCSA
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"When you look at the hierarchy of priorities within police forces, very often violence against women and girls doesn't actually feature as the top three - given the scale of the epidemic, it's vital that it does." bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58591225
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Here’s a reminder of the piece I wrote for @tortoise in March, in the aftermath of #SarahEverard’s murder. “we need a radical shift of perspective if we are to tackle [male violence against women] at root” 2/2 tortoisemedia.com/2021/03/16…
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Powerful video from our member @rapecrisisscot highlighting how sexual harassment and abuse in schools disproportionately affects girls and why we need a #WholeSchoolApproach to tackling sexual violence. Find out more about the Equally Safe at School project👇
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#SHW21 has officially begun and we're kicking it off with our campaign to #StopCyberflashing. People need to understand the harm that can be caused by sending unsolicited nudes and recognise that there is a real person on the receiving end. Find out more: brook.org.uk/shw/stop-cyberf…
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Our helpline team listens with patience, kindness and empathy to ensure every survivor who calls feels supported, and as comfortable as possible to discuss whatever challenges they face 💜 ➡️ thesurvivorstrust.org/our-he… #SupportSurvivors #WSPD #YouAreNotAlone
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