BBC London exposes serious healthcare issues felt by survivors of FGM/C in interview with The Vavengers
Metropolitan Police releases new action plan: ‘Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls.’
How to be an Activist
“The superheroes tackling FGM” - Smiley Movement
‘A group of women raising awareness about FGM/C (female genital mutilation/cutting), The Vavengers really are like superheroes. Initially, they just wanted to spread the word about FGM/C and gender-based violence. But soon it grew, and grew.’ - Article by Abi Scaife for SmileyMovement.org
The Vavengers response to the historic first UK conviction of a person for assisting FGM
“I can’t change what happened to me, but I can change tomorrow” - Nursing Times June cover features The Vavengers
“Campaigners appeal for nurses’ help in ending FGM” - Nursing Times
“Sabrina Elba supports campaign against FGM, saying she has a ‘moral duty’,” - The Independent
The Vavengers go to the House of Lords
The Vavengers Headline Feature in the Eastern Eye
The Vavengers headline story in the Eastern Eye
‘Domestic abuse is a major factor in minority women’s poor health’ Violence like female genital mutilation/cutting can trigger early onset menopause, say activists. By Pramod Thomas
What is Activism? - in collaboration with NCS
Activism isn't always about being the loudest in the room. Discover how you can best focus your time and energy to make a difference. By Ellie (she/her), of The Vavengers — a UK-based charity committed to ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and all other forms of violence against women and girls.
“Mayor joins forces with survivors and campaigners in community-led action to end FGM” - london.gov.uk
How your words can make an impact in ending violence against women and girls
Do you sometimes feel stuck on what to say? Feeling like you can’t speak up for what is right because you might say the wrong thing?
We believe that change starts with our words, so equipping yourself with a conscious set of terms is a powerful tool. Making small, conscious choices, such as using survivor over victim, can significantly impact how our society views and treats women and girls.
Our response to the education ban imposed on women and girls in Afghanistan
We’re winners of the prestigious Stephen Lloyd Award
Meet Valerie Lolomari, our Community Ambassador and the “preacher” of women’s rights
Meet Valerie Lolomari, our community ambassador and the preacher of women’s rights.
Black History Month Special Edition: Henrietta Lacks; the immortal woman
The Vavengers’ brand refresh and how it was made for everyone
Take a look at the new look and feel of The Vavengers and learn more about the process that got us there.
Meet Shamsa Sharawe, our new Community Ambassador and emerging GBV activist
“I was a young woman who faced multiple forms of gender-based violence and social injustice from day one of my life. Then I was failed by the whole of society.”
The Vavengers’ new Patron: Baroness Rosie Boycott
It is with great excitement that we introduce our newest Vavenger; editor, writer, campaigner and prominent feminist voice, Rosie Boycott.