The Change Makers
A podcast celebrating the remarkable not for profit people dedicating their careers to making positive change.
We'll be talking to society's fixers, menders, mopper-uppers and fighters about why they do their job, what they see in their work and why it matters.
The Change Makers
Marcia Lewinson, CEO at WAITS, on why campaigning for women's rights is in her blood
The statistics around domestic abuse in the UK make for grim reading. Shockingly, the police receive a call regarding domestic abuse every 30 seconds, but the majority of incidents are never reported. One in four women experience domestic abuse in their lives, and rates are thought to be higher for women who are Black, Asian and minority ethnic in this country.
Marcia Lewinson has committed her career to supporting women through domestic abuse. Based in Birmingham, Marcia has been involved with WAITS since its early days, helping the charity to shape its work by listening to the needs of women in the city.
Three decades on, she's at the charity's helm as its chief executive and is as passionate and determined as ever to reduce those statistics. In this powerful and inspiring conversation, we hear about why campaigning has always been in Marcia's blood, what we can all do to fight for women's rights, and why she won't stop until every woman in her community can feel safe.
Another incredible woman making change.
Content warning: We do discuss the topic of domestic abuse in this episode, so please take care when listening. If you need support, please visit the WAITS website or Refuge.
- Find out more about WAITS and its services: https://www.waitsaction.org.