The Northamptonshire Women’s Charter has reached a landmark stage in its campaign working to make women and girls safer across this county with 100 members now signed up.
Danielle Stone launched her mission in December to rally organisations to show they are dedicated to listening to the safety concerns of their female colleagues and take reporting seriously.
Now, a mix of the county’s largest employers from sports clubs, schools, businesses, local authorities, and emergency services have made a public pledge back Danielle’s mandate.
Danielle Stone said: “Reaching 100 members isn’t just a powerful milestone but it’s 100 organisations standing together, acting and refusing to accept unsafe environments while capturing changes their female colleagues want to see.
“Everyone has a part to play in creating a better culture and there are simple steps that every organisation can take towards change.
“I hope this is only the beginning of a sustained movement to support my ambition for Northamptonshire to be a safe place for all women and girls.”
Northampton School for Girls, Bleckmann, Baby Basics Northampton, Northamptonshire Sport and West Northamptonshire Council are among the latest signatories to throw their weight behind the campaign.
After signing up, they each get access to an exclusive Charter Toolkit including practical steps – such as survey support, bespoke training packages and policy guidance – to prevent harm.
Headteacher Cristina Taboada-Naya (pictured to the right of Danielle), of Northampton School for Girls, joined the Charter on behalf of her 1,764 students, and staff.
She said: “The Northamptonshire Women’s Charter reflects values that are deeply embedded within our school community.
“At Northampton School for Girls, we are committed to creating an environment where women and girls feel safe, respected and empowered to fulfil their potential.
“Signing the Charter is an important statement of intent. It demonstrates our commitment not only to supporting the women who work and study here today, but also to helping shape a future where equality, opportunity and respect are the norm rather than the exception.”
The school is also hosting a Violence Against Women and Girls conference in October called Every Woman, Every Girl: Recognising Harm, Building Safety where Danielle will join the programme of speakers following her own conference last year.
