Josie Field and Saskia Papadakis have announced an event in support of a campaign to fight domestic violence and sexual abuse.
As part of York’s White Ribbon Campaign, WomCom will be marching through the city centre as part of a ‘Reclaim the Night’ campaign.
The march aims to give women a voice and a chance to reclaim the streets at night on a safe and empowering event. Through this march, and the White Ribbon campaign, WomCom aim to emphasise the issue of women’s safety in York.
Josie Field, Women’s Officer, told Vision: “The Women’s Network are pleased that York will be having a city centre Reclaim the Night this year.
“The network has had Reclaim the Night marches for years now and last year finally saw results in the new lighting in place in Retreat Lane. It’s been great collaborating and working with David Levene and the YUSU Sabbs through the years and to see York City Council taking the campaign on board now as well symbolises a success.
“It’s so integral for women to feel safe walking the streets of their own city at night and marches like this show an act of empowerment and awareness, I hope it will be a great success.” The Facebook event page states that “The White Ribbon campaign will also seek to go beyond raising awareness of domestic violence to reduce the instances of it as well.
“Domestic violence often impacts children too, whether directly or indirectly, and we need to protect them from it.”
The White Ribbon campaign also urges men to speak out against violent and abusive behaviour towards women as well as highlighting the problems faced by women.
The march is scheduled for 6.45pm on Saturday 23rd November by the Mansion House.