Blog: To walk without fear

The shocking abduction and murder of Sarah Everard as she walked home has shocked the entire country, and on behalf of everyone at UNISON, I extend our sympathies to all her family and friends.
But this terrible crime has jump-started a national conversation about male violence towards women that we must build on and ensure results in positive action for the future. Because the tragic reality is that in 2021, women still do not feel safe on our streets.
We change our plans so that we are not out