The Justice for Gaia manifesto has been launched (August 2022)

 

image credit: Justice for Gaia

 

source: Justice for Gaia | first published: August 2022


The Justice for Gaia manifesto, which puts forwards demands around policing, mental health and social support, was created because lives like Gaia’s are still being risked and lost because of outdated policies, devastating funding cuts and a toxic culture of misogyny within many of our public services.


The manifesto emerged from what we learned during the inquest into Gaia’s death, as well as talks with leading women's rights organisations, mental health experts and disability rights campaigners about what needs to change to save lives like Gaia’s. We are demanding that survivors get the support they deserve and that their voices are heard so we can all live in safer and fairer communities.


See the manifesto details here >


Also see Gaia’s Guided

Designed to help loved ones when someone goes missing, Gaia’s Guide is the resource we wish we’d had then. It provides step-by-step guidance on how we did it. It covers everything from how to organise a search and engage the public to dealing with the press and police.

The guide is free to download here


“When Gaia went missing I didn’t know what to do, none of us knew what to do. We knew with public backing and attention the police would have to do something but I didn’t know how to get the word out. If it wasn’t for Marienna and all the volunteers I think we’d still be searching. We want to offer the guide so families know what to do. When someone you love disappears it’s hard to even think straight. Hopefully Gaia’s Guide will help.”


Gaia’s twin sister, Maya Pope-Sutherland

Read more about Gaia's case here >

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