Richmond Council is committed to tackling the issue of violence against women and girls.  

We would really like you to join us on a White Ribbon walk that we are holding during the UN 16 days of activation against gender-based violence.

For this walk, we are joining forces with Kingston Council to build awareness of the issue within our local community.  It will start at Hampton Wick Station at 12 midday on 7^th December and finish in Kingston Town Centre.  

 The statistics are shocking. In the UK, every three days a woman is murdered, we have seen the number of recorded offences rise by 37% since 2018 and the perpetrators are getting younger. Here in Richmond and Kingston, a survey of school girls showed that only 50% could say they have never been harassed in the school environment.  

We have to act, but can only make a change as a community working together. So, the series of White Ribbon Walks is designed to drive awareness of the issue and provide people with the confidence and tools to make a difference.

The White Ribbon walks have been held across the borough, opening conversations and building partnerships with local schools, sports clubs and community groups. We share information on safe spaces, bystander training (learning to intervene safely), local business support and also support services available.

 Please do join us and spread the word through your local community and friends and family and encouraging them to attend. The more we work together to tackle violence against women and girls, the greater the difference we can make locally.