Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Initiative

This project addresses violence against women and girls (VAWG) through a three-part programme combining creative performance, community training, and public messaging. The initiative responds to research showing that over 75% of young women and girls change their behaviour during summer to avoid unwanted sexual attention, with 51% of girls aged 13-18 reporting unwanted sexual comments. The programme includes: (1) Development and delivery of street-based theatrical performances co-created with young women and girls through workshops, informed by trauma-specialist consultation throughout delivery; (2) Bystander Intervention Training delivered to communities to improve public response to inappropriate behaviour; (3) Communications Campaign to amplify impact and reach. A lead Theatre group will oversee research and development, delivery, and evaluation of the performance component. The project seeks to create practical, inclusive solutions that centre the voices and experiences of young women and girls affected by gender-based violence, sexism, and harassment.