End the silence: Stand together to end violence against women and girls

Violence against women and girls affects us all, and it’s time to come together as a community to stop the abuse.

During the global 16 Days of Activism (25 November – 10 December), Brent is joining forces with community partners to host a powerful series of workshops, panel discussions, and events designed to raise awareness, support survivors, and create safer communities for everyone.

These events, both online and in person, and are open to people ready to learn, engage and take action.

Cllr Harbi Farah, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Jobs and Skills, urges everyone to get involved. “Violence against women and girls is a serious, widespread crisis that impacts people from all backgrounds,” he said. “By recognising the signs, supporting survivors, and holding perpetrators accountable, we can make a real difference. Now is the time for all of us to join the conversation and take action.”

Topics include honour-based abuse, forced marriage, domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, and how violence affects mental health and children. Workshops will also cover trauma-informed language and effective multi-agency responses.

A highlight event on 2 December at St Raphael’s Family Wellbeing Centre offers residents a unique chance to speak directly with local police, gender abuse experts, and community leaders about women’s and girls’ safety, concerns, what support is available and how we can work together as a community to increase the safety of women and girls while bringing perpetrators to account.

Brent’s 16 Days of Activism also features the Prisoners’ Liaison Information Advisory Service (PLIAS) in-person Summit on 28 November spotlighting the connection between mental health, domestic abuse-related deaths, and the criminal justice system.

Don’t stand by – register now to join Brent’s 16 Days of Activism and help build a safer future for women and girls.