On Tuesday 25th November, we gathered in Derby Square, Liverpool for a candlelit vigil to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.
Together, we honoured the women and girls in Merseyside whose lives have been tragically taken by male violence and stood in solidarity with all those living with fear or loss.
Our CEO Rebecca Radcliffe commented:
“Across Merseyside, too many women and girls have lost their lives to male violence. Each life taken is a tragedy — a painful reminder that this violence is not inevitable, but the result of a culture that too often excuses, minimises, or ignores harm.
This vigil was our moment to come together in collective remembrance and solidarity. We stand to honour the women and girls whose lives have been stolen, to support all those living with the impact of male violence, and to reaffirm our shared commitment to change.
Together, we will continue to speak out, to stand united, and to demand a future where every woman and girl in Merseyside and beyond can live free from fear.“
Every woman deserves to live free from violence. Every girl deserves a future without fear.
There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence.