Scheme launched to tackle sexual violence at gigs
Run by women, for women, the Safer Spaces initiative will be in place at a number of UK and international music festivals this summer
News By James Hanley | 8 March 2022
Community organisation Safer Spaces has officially launched in response to issues around sexual violence, harassment and abuse at music festivals and events.
Safer Spaces was set up in the UK by two sisters, Anna MacGregor and Madeleine North, in 2021 as a result of their personal and professional experiences, allied to the VAWG (violence against women and girls) “tolerant and systemic culture of assault and abuse of women and girls” at concerts, festivals and other events.
The volunteer-led initiative will be…
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