• What do we know about the prevalence of violence against women and girls?
• The challenge and complexity of identifying root causes of violence against women and girls
• Local initiatives that successfully facilitate VAWG prevention agenda by engagement with relevant organisations

• Policing Violence Against Women and Girls and its role in ensuring a more efficient and coordinated policing efforts
• Prevention initiatives that have a potential to change the current landscape of VAWG
• Addressing intersectionality in VAWG by engagement with communities from minority groups
• Disruptors of perpetrators and offender management

• The differences in violence experiences by women with learning disabilities
• How stereotypes and prejudice can intersect to perpetuate violence and hinder effective prevention efforts
• Methods to amplify the voices of marginalised groups and ensure their meaningful participation in prevention efforts

• The connection between attitudes towards women and girls and the perpetuation of violence
• The impact of education in challenging stereotypes and fostering respectful relationships
• Leveraging opportunities to end harmful stereotypes and attitudes in education settings

• Changing men’s and boys’ perceptions and attitudes towards women and girls as a powerful prevention measure
• Practical tools and resources to create sustainable and measurable change in workplaces and communities
• Creating a cultural shift that empowers women and supports efforts to end violence against women and girls

• Practical design solutions that can facilitate women’s safety in public spaces
• The importance of effective community engagement in successful local women’s safety initiatives
• Success stories of local campaigns that increased women and girls safety in public spaces

• Address the question ‘What is so-called ‘honour’ crime?’
• Assess how many crimes are committed in the name of ‘honour’ in the UK
• Understand (and confidently challenge) common misconceptions about ‘honour’ crime in contemporary society
• Appreciate the barriers to support encountered by victim-survivors of Honour-Based Abuse.

• The perception of crimes against women and girls committed online, and the main causes of women’s vulnerability to those
• Digital technologies that perpetrators use to exert violent acts on women and girls
• Online Safety Bill – how is it going to change the current situation and what else can be done to protect women and girls in the digital space?

• Does the media portrayal normalise violence against women and girls?
• How can media be utilised to educate and change harmful stereotypes and behaviours of boys and men?
• What steps can be taken to amplify the voices of marginalised women and girls in the media and ensure their stories are accurately portrayed and heard?
• What role can government policies and regulations play in addressing the role of media in violence against women and girls?
• How can the entertainment industry be encouraged to play a more active role in shaping positive narratives and promoting gender equality through their storytelling?

Speakers:

• Karen Whybro, Women's Safety Specialist
• Dr Julia Slupska - Head of Policy, Research and Campaigns, Glitch
• Roz Wyllie, Media and Communications Manager, Business Development Directorate, Solace Women’s Aid
• Anthea Sully, Chief Executive, White Ribbon UK