The weekend’s protest, led by Tommy Robinson, was billed as a moment of unity. Of course, it was nothing of the sort. It was unsafe for women, and openly hostile and dangerous for women of colour.
We heard chants about “our women and girls”, men falling over themselves to shout about women’s safety, while using it to peddle racism and division. Where are those same voices when women’s refuges close? Let’s see 110,000 of them take to the streets for that.
We are fed up. And tired. And we bet you are too.
At Fawcett, we don't only fight for women to be represented, we demand they be respected. That our safety and dignity is prioritised consistently, not just when it's politically useful.
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In solidarity,
Penny
Chief Executive
The Fawcett Society
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