Sally and students on the bridge in Gun Wharf Quays
Thursday was International Women’s Day and, this year, YOU joined The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, students from Mayville High School and other members of the White Ribbon Group to raise awareness of issues around domestic violence and abuse.
As part of the commitment to raise awareness of domestic violence and abuse, Deputy Chief Executive, Sally Hutfield and Assistant Director (Service Operations) were interviewed by students from Mayville High School around the challenges and issues of raising awareness of domestic violence and the approaches that can be taken to challenge abuse.
“On the Bridge is part of a global campaign aiming to raise awareness andbuild bridges for peace for women experiencing violence and abuse across the world,” said Sally, “this is the second Portsmouth event planned in partnership between White Ribbon Portsmouth and Solent Feminist network and we’re very proud to be joining in solidarity with women around the world.”
Read more at The News in their article: Men and Women make a stand for Equal Rights.