Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Karen Whybro

Karen Whybro Consultants

Women's Safety Consultant + Research Associate

Description

Karen Whybro is a women's safety consultant who advises local authorities, police services and businesses on creating safe spaces in public, at work and online through reducing sexism, misogyny and violence against women and girls. Her pioneering Women's Safety Charter training was developed to engage communities in disrupting behaviours which make women feel unsafe through raising awareness of male violence and active bystandership. Karen has trained 500+ police officers in creating positive cultures and improving attitudes towards women through establishing open and honest communication around sexism in the workplace. Karen is also research associate and PhD Candidate at the University of Portsmouth, researching how the night-time economy can reduce violence against women and girls through the delivery of effective campaigns to effect behavioural change in individuals. Her current research looks at how to effect change in men and boys through an understanding of psychology, effective communications and behavioural change.

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Home Hub (Discovery Space)
Oct 24, 2024
2:30 PM3:10 PM

Not Safe at Home: Solutions to Address Escalating Violence

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Violence against women and girls transcends boundaries, manifesting in both physical and psychological forms. Alarmingly, 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence, primarily from intimate partners. Over 200 million girls and women have undergone genital mutilation, while many others suffer from rape and psychological abuse. This panel explores harmful practices perpetuating violence against women, especially in the context of escalating global conflicts where women are increasingly weaponized and vulnerable at home. As wars and crises rise, addressing these issues is more urgent than ever. Join us to discuss strategies and actions needed to combat this violence, protect the vulnerable, and create safe, supportive environments for women and girls everywhere.
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