Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not a series of isolated events—it is a global epidemic, perpetuated by the silence of society, the complicity of institutions, and the unchecked behaviours of men in power. In the UK, The National Police Chiefs’ Council and College of Policing declared VAWG a national emergency in July, with one in 20 people estimated to be perpetrators of VAWG. (EVAW) Every case of violence leaves indelible scars, not only on the direct victims but on the collective consciousness of women who see themselves reflected in each tragic incident. Recent events remind us that this violence knows no borders, and no woman, regardless of her race, class, or status, is immune.
