J Lemom

Head of the London tackling violence against women and girls team.
Focused on smashing the patriarchy. All my views are my own.

[Kaya Comer-Schwartz @KayaJunction]

The scale of tech abuse is alarming, and it impacts women and girls every day. At @uclcs Tech Abuse Conference, hosted by @MOPACLdn, victims and survivors, experts, tech companies and more came together to drive real change for the better.

[J Lemom @Jlemom2]

@nickyjanehill Sorry to read this @nickyjanehill . Praying 🙏🏾 that things get better❤️

[Global Media Campaign to End FGM @frontlineendfgm]

"I was wrong."

People are changing their minds about FGM when hearing the trusted voices of frontline activists.

Alie Badara Bonga Kamara Jr. entered a training session in Port Loko, Sierra Leone, convinced that women are "dirty" if they have not undergone FGM. After hearing the medical risks and cultural truths about FGM from local activists at Amazonian Initiative Movement {AIM}, Alie had changed his mind.

When grassroots activists reach practicing communities through the Born Perfect Caravans, local media campaigns, or mobilisation training sessions, myths are debunked, people listen, and vulnerable girls are protected. This is why an average of 79% of people say they change their minds about FGM after seeing the Born Perfect Caravans.

It's time to scale this up. Local women across 15 African countries are gearing up to launch their Born Perfect Campaigns, with the Caravans launching in Somalia and Somali regions of Kenya next month with funding from the German government.

Donate here to keep the wheels rolling:
👉 https://t.co/VQ0YfTrNyt

#SierraLeone #FrontlineActivists #AimSierraLeone #GMC #EndingFGM #EndFGMNow

[The London Community Foundation @London_cf]

On Wednesday, we welcomed 36 specialist #VAWG organisations funded by @MOPACLdn Violence Against Women & Girls Grassroots Fund to a showcase event at @Sadlers_Wells. As the 2nd round of funding comes to a close, it was a great opportunity to highlight the fund's impact & legacy.

[Matt Forde @mattforde]

A couple of years ago my life was saved by a very special man.

His name is Hanny Anwar. He’s a surgeon at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. He removed the cancer from the base of my spine. Along with a lot of bone.

But he did so much more than that.

Surgeons have a reputation for being cocky, arrogant and cursed with poor people skills. Hanny isn't like that. As well as being exceptionally gifted, he's also a very thoughtful and spiritual man.

Once he'd diagnosed my cancer as chordoma, he explained to me that it has a very high recurrence rate. On average, there's a 60% chance that chordomas return.

I was trying to get my head around this. That I was going to put myself through brutal surgery with a long recovery, losing bladder bowel and sexual function... to emerge with the odds against me.

Hanny said something to me that I'll never forget.

He reassured me that if the cancer did return that it could be treated with radiotherapy or further surgery. He told me that the hospital treats patients with recurrent cancer that live for decades.

'So if it comes back, it's not necessarily a death sentence?', I asked.

'No more than life is', he replied.

Wow. It was such a great answer, I burst out laughing.

In that moment I knew that I completely trusted him. I felt immensely privileged to be his patient.

Along with his colleague who also operated on me, John Afolayan, he is currently trekking ONE HUNDRED KILOMETRES across THE SAHARA DESERT. It will take them five days.

Yes, they're insane.

But they’re doing it to raise money for the @thernohcharity.

All the money raised goes back into NHS services at the hospital to help more patients in the future.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is our only national orthopaedic hospital. It treats patients from all over the country, including injured service personnel and people like me who suffer from rare bone cancer.

Anything you can give will make a massive difference.

Surely they deserve it.

Thank you.

https://t.co/goSIYmXncI

[Kaya Comer-Schwartz @KayaJunction]

More on our #IWD2026 visit to LabTech - hearing directly from those working to keep women safe at night so they can enjoy Camden to the full. Watch to hear from the team, @debs_wb & @LDNVictimsComm, & find out more about the Women’s Night Safety Charter.

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

More support for survivors.

Too often, victims and survivors are trapped in abusive situations because of debt and financial dependence.

Today I’m committing an additional £9m to help survivors across London access vital services, build skills and get the jobs they need to secure their futures.

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Your nights out shape our city.

We want to improve London's nightlife by expanding what’s on offer after dark, and we want to hear from Londoners about it. Have your say on the future of London nightlife 👇🏽

https://t.co/nBHcoxvFcF

[Kaya Comer-Schwartz @KayaJunction]

A bit more from our visit to @solacewomensaid – showcasing, for the @AmsterdamNL Mayor Femke Halsema, our trauma-informed, survivor-led support in action.

[Kaya Comer-Schwartz @KayaJunction]

Inspiring visit with @tomcopley this week, to learn about the incredible breadth of support provision in Camden for survivors of VAWG experiencing multiple disadvantage. We are so proud to support them through our Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Programme.

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Emergency accommodation is a lifeline for families fleeing domestic violence.

At a time of crisis, our partnership with Women’s Aid and Airbnb will help families get the care and support they need.

https://t.co/6qNWXAaXqb

[J Lemom @Jlemom2]

Proud to have been part of the development of this initiative with colleagues from @Airbnb & @womensaid.

[Kaya Comer-Schwartz @KayaJunction]

Such an inspiring morning with @MOPACLdn, @Womensaid and @Airbnb as we launched a new joint pilot project that will provide emergency accommodation and support for domestic abuse survivors in the capital. https://t.co/iBtI5ATFCC

[J Lemom @Jlemom2]

@EVAWuk @RapeCrisisEandW @centreWJ @rightsofwomen Well deserved 👏🏾

[Faith&VAWG Coalition @faithandvawg]

✨ ONE WEEK TO GO ✨With only 6 days left until our #ReImagineConference and we have been reflecting on how important our community and members are to the work of centring survivors and championing inclusive, liberating ways of achieving equality. Please continue to share and see you next week! 🎟️Secure a ticket today: https://t.co/lhmEFL2Y0e #EVAWG #ReImagine #ReImagineConference

[J Lemom @Jlemom2]

@DrProudman @loosewomen Excellent @DrProudman! So glad you are able to highlight these issues on #DA in the family courts.

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Good news for accessibility in London. The free Snowball app—described as ‘TripAdvisor for the disabled community’—now integrates @TfL’s step-free station data, making it easier for disabled people to travel independently.

A more inclusive capital for everyone.

[MOPAC @MOPACLdn]

The Mayor's Shared Endeavour Fund provides grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 for community-based organisations tackling extremist and hateful ideologies across London.
Applications are open. The closing date is June 6.

Apply now: https://t.co/CW1c1l0Rcj

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Violence against women and girls is a global crisis.

At London’s first international VAWG summit, Deputy Mayor @KayaJunction and @SharonNJGaffka joined city leaders from around the world to stand united with one goal: a future where every woman and girl can live free from fear.

[MOPAC @MOPACLdn]

Violence against women and girls is a global epidemic - and cities have a vital role in tackling it. Alongside @CitiesChange, London hosted its first International VAWG Summit, bringing leaders together to share ideas and strengthen partnerships. #TacklingVAWGTogether