Councillors in Hounslow have pledged their support to the white ribbon campaign to end violence against women.
Leader of Hounslow Council, Steve Curran, and Isleworth councillor Sue Sampson, signed up to the campaign today (25), part of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Councillor Sampson, whose sister was murdered by her estranged husband, said: “Violence against women is violence against humanity.
"Not only does it inflict physical wounds on those who suffer from it, it mentally scars women and their families.”
People wearing a white ribbon have pledged to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
Councillor Curran added: “I’m proud to support this campaign.
"All of us have a responsibility and duty to stand up and speak out against all forms of violence, oppression and discrimination against women.”
Sign up to the white ribbon pledge at http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/makepledge
