Eradicating VAWG; Empowering Europe
07/01/2025 @ 17:00 - 18:30 GMT
Free
A panel discussion on the prevalence of and increase of violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the UK and Europe before YEM’s campaign launch on 23rd January. Panellists will discuss how to mitigate this rise and how eradicating VAWG can empower both women and society as a whole. Followed by Q&A and discussion.
Chair: Cecilia Jastrzembska, YEM President & Co-Director, European Movement Board & National Council.
Speakers:
Dorothy Herson: YEM Vice President, Editor, Cambridge Press, author and former lawyer.
Hannah Phillips: Intersectional gender equality policy expert, Civility Commission Manager, Jo Cox Foundation, former Gender Parity Consultant, United Nations.
Sara Harris: Domestic Violence and Abuse Practitioner at Leeds Women’s Aid. Women’s Night Safe Space Support Worker for ‘Women Friendly Leeds. Former Ask for Angela Leeds Coordinator.
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