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  • This episode contains discussion of rape, sexual violence, child sexual abuse, misogyny, racism, online abuse, and trauma. Please take care while listening, and reach out to a trusted person or support service if you need to.

    In this powerful conversation, Abi Melor speaks with Red Godfrey-Sagoo, Chief Executive of Rape Crisis South London, about leading at the frontline of sexual-violence support.

    Red shares her journey from a global childhood and a career in the creative industries to becoming, in her words, an “accidental humanitarian.” She discusses the two-year waiting list facing survivors, the rise of online misogyny and AI-enabled abuse, and what leading as a woman of colour means during a time of political and social tension. With honesty, hope and deep compassion,

    Red reflects on feminist leadership, equality, and why “not having hope is not an option.”

December 2025

  • We are pleased to announce that from 1st October 2025, and for the next five years, Respond, Galop, SurvivorsUK, and the four Rape Crisis Centres, run by Rape Crisis South London, Women and Girls Network, Solace and nia are working, alongside MOPAC, as a new alliance to deliver the Mayor’s Pan-London Sexual Violence Support Service.

    Using our 225 years of collective experience, and in consultation with survivors, we will offer a more consistent, accessible, and needs-led sexual violence service offer across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London. In our first 18-months we will implement digital solutions which will improve referral pathways and help us to manage demand so we can ensure survivors have access to the same specialist service offer, wherever they live in London.

    Our vision is for survivors to have more choice, connection, and voice in their unique recovery journey. Our Alliance will offer tailored and empowering interventions suitable for all stages of healing, from initial support and safeguarding, advocacy, therapy, peer support, holistic interventions and spaces for growth and activism.

    We are grateful to the Mayor of London and the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime for guaranteeing existing funding levels for the next five years. This provides critical stability for survivors and our services so that we can innovate and fundraise to try and meet the growing demand for support. During the transition phase individual services will continue to offer a range of services to survivors who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.

November 2025

  • Red Godfrey-Sagoo, CEO of Rape Crisis South London — an organisation at the forefront of supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse, and all forms of gender-based violence.

    In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Red speaks from the heart about survival, resilience, and what true equality really means. She shares her journey as a leader and advocate, reflecting on the challenges facing women and girls today, the impact of online culture, and her vision for a society that finally treats women and girls as equals.

    This episode sets the tone for the new series of Let’s Talk Modern Slavery — honest, unflinching conversations with those working on the frontline of exploitation and human rights.

October 2025

  • Protests occurred for much of the summer - with communities making it clear that they are unhappy with immigration, with some chanting "save our kids" and calling for the protection of women and girls. The officer responsible for policing violence against women and girls, deputy assistant commissioner Helen Millichap, says she is "concerned that the message could get missed in the current political discourse." The real threat "comes from a multitude of things" and "for sexual offences and domestic abuse the vast majority of perpetrators are known to the victim," she adds. Sky's Mollie Malone reports on the "system and sector under pressure, with a warning that women and girls are paying the price".

October 2025

  • The government's imminent strategy to reduce male-perpetrated violence against women and girls by half within a decade presents a crucial opportunity.
    Being the only Rape Crisis Centre in the county dedicated solely to addressing sexual violence and catering to 12 London boroughs with a collective population of 3.2 million, we eagerly anticipate the government's new strategy. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that the sector is currently in a state of crisis. Immediate action is crucial to secure a sustainable and impactful future for every survivor.

    Thanks to End Violence Against Women Coalition for coordinating the 5 key tests letter, which we are proud to have signed alongside our colleagues in the broader VAWG sector

September 2025

celebrating 40 years of supporting women and girls across south london

1 September 2025

  • Serves as a call to action, this report examines how the media has portrayed rape and sexual violence against women and girls over the past four decades. We highlight the key trends and patterns in media representation over time – exploring the ways in which the media portrays rape and those involved – focusing on survivors, perpetrators, and individuals in positions of power, such as influencers, politicians, and community leader.