Charlotte Pardy – 08/03/2026
Today is #InternationalWomensDay a day to honour the achievements of women and girls, and to recommit to building a world where every woman is safe, seen and valued.
This year’s theme is #GiveToGain the idea that when we give our time, our knowledge, and our support to women and girls, everyone gains. Stronger communities. Safer spaces. More trust.
At the PPA, we’ve spent the past year asking our community what you need. You told us. And we’re listening.
From our national consultation:
Half of all respondents said fear of misunderstanding stops them, or their community, from contacting the police.
But when contact is made and trust is in place 73.7% of you had a positive experience.
We know policing isn’t perfect, but we are here to help close the gap by improving police training and knowledge around our Heathen and Pagan communities and helping our communities have robust safeguarding policies and practices in place.
Our #SaferPaganSpaces pledge, launched this January, is already bringing organisations together across the UK to commit to the protection of women and girls in our community spaces.
“We need to look after one another.”
Your words. From our consultation, and we couldn’t agree more.
If your group, coven, moot or kindred hasn’t yet signed the pledge, today is a perfect day to do it.
Pledge holders receive free safeguarding training, policy templates, and the support of the PPA network, because this work should never be carried alone.
To every woman and girl in our community, you deserve to feel safe in every circle, every gathering, every space you call yours. Happy International Women’s Day. 
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