White Ribbon Day 2025
Youth Unity were honoured to attend the Havering Men Challenging Men VAWG Conference, held at the Town Hall to mark White Ribbon Day 2025. The event brought together professionals, community leaders, and youth-focused organisations to stand in solidarity against violence towards women and girls, as outlined in the conference agenda.
One of the most powerful moments of the day came from Simeon Dennis, one of our dedicated mentors, who stood to speak about our work on the WAVE Programme. Simeon also shared his own personal reflections on how domestic violence has shaped his life growing up with four sisters. His honesty and courage offered a crucial reminder of why this work matters—and why engaging men and boys is essential in creating long-term change.
At Youth Unity, we remain committed to:
Educating young males on boundaries, respect, and positive masculinity.
Supporting young females who may be at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).
Delivering early-intervention programmes that challenge harmful attitudes before they become harmful behaviours.
Standing alongside partners across Havering to build safer communities for all.
We extend our sincere thanks to Havering Council for inviting us to take part in this meaningful event and for their continued commitment to tackling VAWG within the borough. It was a privilege to join the wider community in raising the White Ribbon flag and participating in the solidarity march that followed.
Youth Unity will continue working with local partners to empower young people, create safer spaces, and challenge the cultural norms that allow violence against women and girls to persist.
Together, we stand for change.
