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West Ham United has become the first Premier League club to achieve White Ribbon accreditation, marking a significant milestone in the campaign to end men’s violence against women and girls. This achievement follows dedicated efforts by local advocates and councillors who have worked tirelessly to encourage organisations to take a stand against gender-based violence.
Havering Council’s Community Safety Team, Havering Police and local Violence Against Women and Girls campaigners are making every day of this White Ribbon sixteen days of action count. Yesterday, VAWG campaigner Maxine Kemp was joined by a team of dedicated women, including Sarah from Havering Council, Councillor Jane Keane and Police Inspector Jayshree Patel, for a walk from Havering Town Hall to Raphael Park to stand in solidarity against violence towards women.
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Havering 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.
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esterday, 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.
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