--- title: Violence against women and girls date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00+00:00 author: Rani Joshi canonical_url: "https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/south-asian-forum/vawg-event" section: Pages --- All over the world, women experience violence and injustice, regardless of background, culture or circumstance. These issues are often hidden or difficult to talk about, yet they matter deeply to God. The International Women’s Day theme for this year is ​‘Give to gain’ and so we invite you to join us as women of all cultures come together to worship, reflect and engage thoughtfully with some of the pressing challenges facing women in the UK. We want to create a space rooted in faith, compassion and hope, where we listen, pray and seek God’s wisdom together. The event will include a time of worship and prayer, and focus on four key areas: - **AI and the undressing of women** – exploring how new technologies are being misused and the impact this has on women’s dignity and safety. - **The impact of violence on women during civil upheaval** – considering how conflict and instability disproportionately affect women around the world. - **Church and women** – reflecting on women’s experiences and voices, and how churches can better support women and girls. - **Domestic abuse** – acknowledging the reality of abuse and the importance of awareness, support and compassionate response. This gathering is a meaningful moment to pause, reflect and stand together. You don’t need to have answers, just a willingness to listen and engage. Together we want to seek God’s heart for justice, healing and hope, believing that even small, faithful conversations can lead to transformation. Join us for this free event on 7 March 2026, with brunch at the Evangelical Alliance offices in King’s Cross, London. **Time:** 10am – 12.30pm (Doors open at 9.45am) Book your place below. ## Event host and contributors [ ![Rani J png](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![Rani J png](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/RaniJ.png.jpg) Rani Joshi South Asian Forum co-ordinator and Public Leadership UK co-ordinator ](#bhav-joshi-west-midlands) ![Rani J png](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Rani J png](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ### Rani Joshi #### South Asian Forum co-ordinator and Public Leadership UK co-ordinator Rani Joshi lives in London and leads our South Asian Forum. Coming from a Hindu Gujarati background, Rani found faith in 2012 through an encounter with the Holy Spirit. She studied marketing and media and spent over 15 years in marketing working for various industries and businesses. Whether initiating a singles ministry in her church for those seeking community, contributing to the Race Equality Advisory Group for the Diocese of Coventry, serving for several years as part of the prayer ministry team or on the Parochial Church Council and deanery synod in her church, Rani has a heart to serve and draw people closer to Jesus. Rani is also involved in a prophetic mentoring group and mentors with Rise Women’s Network. Passionate about sharing her faith, Rani launched ‘Couch Conversations with Rani’, a podcast aiming to normalise being brown and a follower of Jesus. Outside of her roles, Rani enjoys writing poetry, reading, traveling, being creative, growing vegetables, appreciating good music and food, and connecting with others to hear their stories. [ ![IMG 8331](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![IMG 8331](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/IMG_8331.jpg) Zanna Meynell Advocacy researcher and administrator ](#zanna-meynell) ![IMG 8331](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![IMG 8331](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ### Zanna Meynell #### Advocacy researcher and administrator Zanna joined the Evangelical Alliance in October 2023 as the advocacy researcher and administrator. She previously worked at Christians Against Poverty in their Bradford office. Zanna loves Jesus and has a keen interest in public policy and politics. She is delighted that she can combine these passions in this role. Having grown up in London, Zanna is enjoying being back in the city, exploring the many parks in her local area and spending lots of time with friends, old and new.