Trigger Warning

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.

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In this powerful conversation, Abi 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.”

Links

Find out more about Rape Crisis South London

https://www.rapecrisissouthlondon.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapecrisis.southlondon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/90697003/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rape.and.abuse.support.centre

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