Richmond Council announce tribute in memory of Sarah Everard

Richmond Council confirmed the gallery would be lit up from Wednesday (March 17).

The colour orange is used by the United Nations in its UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign – a multi-year effort aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls around the world.

One in three women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. If you have experienced any form of violence or abuse, you can contact the Women and Girls Network - a free advice and support service run by women, for women. Call 0808 801 0660 or click here for more information.

Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, said:

“Sarah’s tragic death has sent shockwaves around the UK, and our sincere condolences go out to her loved ones.

 

“Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations in our world today.

"The outpouring of stories of harassment and violence experienced by women going about their daily lives is an uncomfortable reality. As a man, I do not know exactly how women are feeling right now but I will do my best to listen and to drive change that ensures women and girls in Richmond upon Thames can go about their lives without feeling scared or at risk of violence and harassment.

“The Council will become a White Ribbon Accredited Organisation this year with men championing the need to tackle abuse, harassment and violence against women alongside presentations, speakers, local services, training and community action to help end violence against women in our local communities.”

In ugly scenes on Clapham Common on Saturday, officers clashed with crowds gathered to pay their respects to Ms Everard, who went missing while walking home from a friend’s flat on March 3.

Serving Met officer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court charged with kidnap and murder following the discovery of her body in Kent.