Havering Will Come Together for 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Towards Women and Girls.
Havering Council is preparing to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with a series
Read moreHavering Council is preparing to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with a series
Read moreHavering Council’s Community Safety Team has proudly spearheaded a series of impactful initiatives during this year’s 16 Days of Action, reaffirming its commitment to ending violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Read moreHavering took a strong stand this week in the fight against violence against women and girls as the borough hosted a powerful VAWG Innovation Hub in Romford. The event forms part of the national 16 Days of Action campaign and brought key partners together to share experiences, insight and solutions for a safer community.
Read moreHavering Council marked a pivotal moment in its commitment to eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) by hosting a landmark conference and two historic firsts for the borough: a solidarity march and a flag raising ceremony. The events focused on the crucial role men must play in challenging inappropriate behaviour and promoting a culture of respect within the community.
Read moreesterday, Havering’s Mayor joined community representatives to launch this year’s White Ribbon campaign. Supporters gathered outside the Town Hall before marching into South Street behind a banner reading “It Starts With Men.”
The event was organised by Havering’s proactive Enforcement Team, led by Diane Egan, and brought together Police Inspectors Connolly and Patel, firefighters, and local community champions — all standing shoulder to shoulder against violence towards women and girls.
Read more“Tackling violence against women and girls requires the commitment and compassion of the entire community; residents, businesses, schools, and organisations all standing together to challenge harmful behaviours.”
Read moreAn inquest has opened into the death of Agnė Druskiene, a 40-year-old mother who was found dead at her home
Read moreOn Sunday 26 October, a special vigil was held outside Romford Town Hall in memory of Agne Druskienea, a 40-year-old mother who was tragically killed in her Hornchurch home on Cranham Road last weekend.
Read moreEvery week a special women’s walk and talk group takes place called ‘Solesteppers’ at Hornchurch Country Park. Run by Maxine Kemp, the group has grown in numbers and supports many women
Read moreThe Havering Innovation Hub held last week in Romford by Havering Police, brought together local charities, support services, and community organisations to focus on innovative approaches to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Read moreFor years, police officers have warned those in power that continuous cuts to police numbers and the demoralisation of the workforce would have serious consequences.
Read moreFollowing pre-decision scrutiny by a cross-party committee the previous week, the Cabinet of Havering Council agreed it’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy on Wednesday 9 April.
Read morePolice launched a new night time Safety Hub with the support of Romford BID and Havering Council on Saturday night 23 November. This is an initiative to support women and girls effected by all forms of violence, abuse or threatening behaviour.
Read more“Public safety is one of the most important issues to residents of any background and it’s important to recognise that for some people, women, the elderly, or the disabled, that they may be at additional risk.”
Read moreA man who refused to accept that a woman he shared a house with did not want a relationship with him has been convicted of her murder after he brutally attacked her.
Read moreA sixteen days of action campaign to target violence against women and girls has seen East Area’s Crime Enforcement Taskforce
Read moreWalk It Out launches sixteen days of awareness in Romford Saturday 25 November-Wear a white ribbon to stand in solidarity
Read moreHavering Police are running a series of ‘walk and talks’ across Romford to tackle violence against women and girls.
Read moreA community march across Ilford to tackle violence against women and girls.
Read moreIn 2021 after lockdown, April Mehmet created ‘Walk It Out’- a campaign to end male violence against women and to
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