People must do something - Premiere Screening.

In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, we are launching the premiere of our short documentary: People Must Do Something. The film tackles the critical issue of violence against women and girls, with a focus on equipping and challenging Christian faith communities. Following the screening, a panel of experts will lead a Q&A, exploring questions about change for women and girls.

The event will open with a special live preview of our new play, Mi Gyals.

The documentary features:

Dr Lisa Oakley, an Associate Professor at the University of Chester, specialising in the field of abuse in faith-based contexts.

Bekah Legg is the CEO of Restored, a UK-based Christian charity that works to end violence against women by raising awareness about domestic abuse, equipping the church and supporting survivors.

Jennifer Heron, Housing officer for Orchards, and Emma Goulds, one of the co-founders of Orchards, a Christian charity working to see women free from sexual exploitation and empowered for flourishing, independent lives.

Please, note that this event will explore themes of gender-based violence and racial discrimination, viewers discretion advised. This event is for attendees aged 18 and over.

We are excited to introduce our expert panel (from left to right), featuring thought leaders and advocates dedicated to tackling violence against women and girls. Each panelist brings a wealth of experience from faith-based and broader community perspectives, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities for change.

Nathan Mcguire, a lifelong South Londoner, is a Baptist minister, writer, and photographer whose faith drives his commitment to ending violence against women and girls. Nathan has over 15 years experience working with the London’s Domestic Violence Intervention Project, Streatham Baptist Church and today as a Violence Prevention Consultant and is also a Trustee for Restored. Click here to find out more.

Dr Maryyum Mehmood is a 'pracademic' (practitioner academic) whose work sits at the intersections of academia, grassroots and policy. She is a gender justice advocate and advisor specialising in domestic abuse. Maryyum is the Founding Director of The SHIFT (Social Harmony, Intercultural & Faith Training) organisation, through which she facilitates and provides consultancy and ethical leadership training, to tackle issues around ‘race’, religion and gender. Click here to find out more.

William Mattiello-Kent’s current work focuses on improving the Catholic Church’s response to abuse, both in the UK and globally. He emphasises the need for a holistic approach that addresses power, culture, theology, and language within faith-based institutions. Previously, he assisted the Catholic Bishops Conference of England & Wales during the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. His MSc in Psychology explored how survivors describe their experiences in public testimony. He has also studied Theology, Ethics, and History, and was a Trustee for Catholic Voices, a charity focused on reframing faith discussions, including on abuse.

Huda Jawad is an intersectional Muslim feminist, co-founder, and Executive Director of the Faith & VAWG Coalition. The Coalition is a partnership of organisations and activists working at the intersections of faith, feminism, and violence against women and girls. She is also a founding member of the Anti-Racism Working Group, currently assigned to create an anti-racism charter for the women sector. Huda was the former co-director of Musawah, an international NGO that led the global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family.

This short film follows our first documentary, , and both are part of our docuseries THINK. Watch the trailer below.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lambeth Assembly Hall, 1 Brixton Hill, London, United Kingdom