Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
This page introduces our work to end violence against women and girls as outlined in our Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2022-2025.
- In the UK, 1,425 women were killed by men in the 10 years to 2018, which is around one killing every three days
- In the year ending March 2020 an estimated 4.9 million women had been victims of sexual assault in their lifetimes
- Seven out of 10 women (PDF 518KB) have experienced some form of sexual harassment in public
- One in four women experience domestic abuse during their lifetime
- In the past 10 years out of all killings, more than nine in 10 killers were men
- In the past year out of the total number of rapes, 98.5% of the rapists were identified as men
We work with partner agencies across the City of London to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, think you may be hurting someone or are worried about someone that may be hurt please visit our Domestic Abuse Support page.
The #DontCrossTheLine campaign was created in 2023 as a response to reports from young people and late-night customers that there has been a rise in misogynistic behaviours night-time venues since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safe Havens are a UK network of businesses and other organisations who help any member of the public feel safe from harassment, by supporting their onward journey.
Find out more and see the list of Safe Havens by visiting the Safe Havens web page.
Ask for Angela is the national scheme that helps anyone who is feeling vulnerable on a night out to get the support they need for a safe onward journey.
Venues that display the Ask for Angela poster have trained staff that understand the person asking needs help and support and will be able to respond in an appropriate, discreet way. Simply approach a member of staff and ask, “is Angela here?” and staff will help you get to a safe space, and contact security or the police depending on the situation reported.
Participating venues
Many pubs, bars and restaurants across the City of London are part of this scheme. When you are out in the City, look for the Ask for Angela posters or ask the venue staff if you’re unsure.
Getting home safely after a night out is a priority. To support this, taxi marshalling is available at Liverpool Street station during peak festive periods. Licensed taxi marshals will be on hand to help you find a safe, legitimate taxi or guide you to nearby public transport options.
What you need to know
- Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10pm to 1am.
- Look for marshals wearing high-visibility jackets.
- Avoid unlicensed vehicles - always use black cabs or pre-booked private hire services.
Monday 25 November marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. The campaign runs for 16 days until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day.
Every year, the UN Campaign focuses on a specific theme and this year’s is “There's #NoExcuse for gender-based violence” Because there is no excuse. Ever.
16 Days started at the inaugural Women's Global Leadership Institute in 1991. It is aimed at encouraging individuals, organisations and communities to end violence against women and girls (VAWG).
The City of London Corporation has become a member of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) Beacon programme, joining a network of UK employers who are leading culture change in the workplace to tackle domestic abuse.
As an EIDA Beacon member the City Corporation will:
- Work closely with EIDA to enhance its internal domestic abuse policies and procedures and improve employee access to information and support services
- Increase awareness and education among the Corporation’s 3,600 employees of how to identify and tackle domestic abuse
- Encourage businesses and employers in the Square Mile to take more action on domestic abuse
- Provide a financial contribution to support EIDA’s wider work