The Violence Against Women & Girls Conference Series
BREAK FREE
A powerful day of solidarity, activism and discussion, with the voice of lived experience at its heart.
"Nothing about us, without us."
Break Free is founded and led by women with lived experience. That is what makes our conference series unique: survivors stand at the centre, not the side, and their insight drives the change we campaign for.
What to expect
A day that informs, heals and mobilises
Voices of lived experience
Survivors don't just share their stories here, they shape the agenda, the panels and the pledges.
Guest speakers
Police, councils, charities and specialists in one room, listening and learning together.
Advocating change
Every attendee leaves with a personal pledge to tackle VAWG in their own community.
Holistic & healing
Wellbeing spaces, onsite podcast, networking and a delicious lunch: care woven through the day.
Where it began · 13 March 2026
Our first Break Free, Reading
Our inaugural conference brought survivors, professionals, police and community leaders together for a day of honest stories, practical learning and shared commitment. The room was full, the conversations were brave, and every attendee left with a pledge to act.
Now we're taking Break Free nationwide, one town at a time.
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Could your town host Break Free?
We're searching for local partners (councils, police, charities, businesses and community groups) to bring Break Free to every corner of the country.