Families Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Hundreds will gather in East London this Sunday to demand action and highlight the shocking 37% rise in attacks on women in the past five years. The vigil, organized by the families of Zara Aleena, Sabina Nessa, and Jan Mustafa, will retrace Zara's final steps and aim to create a safer world for all. Zara's aunt, Farah Naz, will share a chilling conversation her niece had after Sarah Everard's death, where Zara wondered why they couldn't just walk home without fear.
Key Takeaways:
- The number of reported offences of violence against women and girls has increased by 37% in the past five years, with over 3,000 reported each day.
- 1 in 12 women are victims of violence against women and girls each year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
- The vigil will retrace Zara Aleena's final steps and aim to create a safer world for all.
- The family of Sabina Nessa, a primary school teacher beaten and strangled by Koci Selamaj in 2021, will also attend the vigil.
- Campaign group End Violence Against Women and online safety app WalkSafe will be in attendance, demonstrating the growing concern and commitment to change.
- Farah Naz will meet with police and council chiefs to discuss ways to make Redbridge a safer borough.
Statistics:
- 37% increase in reported offences of violence against women and girls in the past five years.
- Over 3,000 reported offences of violence against women and girls each day.
- 1 in 12 women are victims of violence against women and girls each year.
- 37% increase in reported offences of violence against women and girls in the past five years.
- 100% attendance by the family of Zara Aleena, the family of Sabina Nessa, and campaign group End Violence Against Women.
Sources:
- The Mirror: "Three families unite to lead landmark vigil to end violence against women and girls"
- Office for National Statistics: "Crime in England and Wales: year ending March 2020"
- Mirror.co.uk: "Voice of the Mirror: Page 8"