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Tackling the scourge of Violence Against Women and Girls requires a united front. Yesterday, I was proud to bring together fantastic local organisations from across Tooting for a vital roundtable discussion on this very issue. Real, lasting change cannot be imposed from the top down. It must be built from the ground up, in partnership with those who understand the challenges best. Listening to the expertise of these local groups, it is clear that co-creating innovative solutions within our community is the only way forward. Their insights are indispensable in shaping strategies that will truly work for local people.  On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the incredible mums, grandmothers, and mother figures who are the cornerstones of our community here in Tooting and around the world. This is a moment to honour their resilience and the quiet, daily sacrifices they make. My own mum has always been my biggest supporter and greatest inspiration, encouraging me through my medical training, my humanitarian work, and my journey into politics. Her belief in me has been a constant. To every mum across Tooting, I hope you feel cherished and celebrated today. You deserve it. Happy Mother's Day  On International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women here in Tooting and across the globe. From the pioneers who fought for our rights to the women smashing glass ceilings today, their strength is an inspiration. This fight is deeply personal. For my daughters, and for yours, my commitment to achieving genuine equality will never waver. They deserve a world free from barriers.
Today is about honouring those who paved the way and standing in solidarity with one another. Let's continue to be each other's biggest champions, because when we lift each other up, we all rise higher. Happy International Women's Day! Five years on from the horrifying murder of Sarah Everard, our thoughts remain with her family and loved ones. Her death was a painful reminder of the fear so many women face daily, igniting a national conversation about their safety. This anniversary is a solemn moment to reflect, but also to ask what has truly changed.
Meaningful change requires more than just words; it demands deep, institutional reform to root out misogyny and rebuild broken trust in policing. We need a fundamental shift in how seriously we treat violence against women and girls.
Today, on White Ribbon Day, I stood in solidarity with all those women and girls who have experienced vile violence and abuse.
Violence against women and girls does not occur in a vacuum; it is born out of misogyny that goes unaddressed on our streets, in workplaces, and in schools. We must all work to end this issue once and for all.
 It was incredible to watch the Lionesses bring home the Euros for a second successive tournament. It was amazing to see the excitement around the country for women’s sport and the celebrations following their success. Seeing the Lionesses conquer all gives children real inspiration to achieve their dreams!
It was a delight to join the Loose Women panel alongside the formidable Janet Street-Porter, Charlene White, Olivia Attwood and my friend Denise Welch for their Women’s Health Special today. We addressed some really key topics, including the importance of the HPV vaccine and smear testing, dementia and cancer. It is always a pleasure to join the show - many thanks for having me!  It was great to speak at the King's Fund Circles Series focusing on women in leadership, where I shared my experience as a women working in healthcare and politics. It's vital that we get more women in leadership roles across society.  As the MP for Tooting, the safety of our community is my top priority. I am delighted that more than 100 local businesses have already signed up to become a Safe Space. For more details, head to the Safe Space here 
With the nights getting longer and recent rise in crime, some people feel uncomfortable walking in public alone. I’ve launched my Safe Space campaign, where local businesses can sign up to offer a place of safety.
For businesses that would like to sign-up, head to drrosena.co.uk/safespace
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