Campaign launches in Derby to tackle all violence against women and children
Communities across Derbyshire are being encouraged to do more to stop gender-based violence
A campaign has been launched in Derby- that aims to tackle all violence against women and children.
The Safe Derby campaign was created to help tackle and prevent these types of violence against women and girls in public places.
It comes as statistics show half of all women feel unsafe waking alone after dark.
Organisations across Derbyshire are putting on training sessions and workshops in the county- to educate communities about gender based violence.
Derby City Council have said:
"The rights and needs of women and girls are at the heart of the Safe Derby campaign and the capital works to improve CCTV coverage and lighting is key public spaces.
"Women and girls fear and experience various types of violence in public spaces, from unwanted sexual remarks and touching to rape. It happens on streets, in and around public transportation, schools and workplaces, public toilets and parks.
"This reality reduces women’s and girls’ freedom of movement and their ability to study and work, access essential services, participate in public life, and enjoy recreation opportunities.
"Girls and women have told us of the barriers they face using the public spaces. Many girls and women avoid certain places in the city on their own.”