CAMPAIGN NEWS from around the world
WALES
In May 2025 Arfon’s MS Siân Gwenllian had sought support for a campaign in the Senedd, which draws attention to the pain suffered by sexual abuse victims in Wales and around the world.
Gwynedd Councillor Beca Brown, who had successfully brought a motion to support the campaign to fellow councillors earlier this month, said: “Sexual abuse shatters lives, tears families apart and scars communities. It can have a negative impact on mental and physical health and can affect the ability to form good relationships.
NOTTINGHAM
Thank you Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City for sharing the work we are doing to raise awareness of CSA/ CSE and in support of survivors of this horrific abuse ruining lives.
We are ALL proud to see #NotMyShame in Nottingham as part of NATIONAL CHILD EXPLOITATION DAY. Thank you to everyone working hard to get these conversations seen and supported.
Children need humans to act NOW and survivors need to be seen for the trauma they have endured
Pakistan
Veteran actor Nadia Jamil, who had been very vocal about her sexual assault ordeal to raise awareness, has shared her two cents on the matter once again on Twitter. The actor, taking to the micro-blogging website, shared, "The first time I was sexually abused I was four years old, then nine and then 17, 18."
Talking about fighting back, Nadia shared, "It's taken me years to fight deep depression, sadness, fear and shame I had no business feeling to be where I am now. Healed. Not just surviving but thriving. There is a way from pain to peace. You are never alone."
IRELANDS Classic HITs RADIO with niall boylan
Emma Jane was invited to speak with Niall Boylan on his radio show. The interview gained lots of support, proving once again how vital it is we speak out - if we can.
Pakistan
The rape and murder of six-year-old Zainab has outraged Pakistan and with the ongoing conversation about the need to provide a safer environment for our children, celebrities like actor Nadia Jamil and PR maven Frieha Altaf have come forward with their own childhood experiences of sexual abuse.
Pakistan
Actress Nadia Jamil used the NotMyShame hashtag to share her story in a NEWS 18 interview.
In the interview, she also urged parents to keep a watch on them and notice the behavioural changes. After the interview, Nadia Jamil on X said that it was not an easy interview for her.
Coronation street actor joins campaign
Former Coronation Street actor throws his weight behind survivor’s T-shirt campaign. He said his wife was abused as a child and I escaped by the skin of my teeth.Charlie Lawson has pledged his support to a campaign run by a child sexual abuse survivor.
The former Coronation Street actor has become an ambassador for his friend Emma-Jane Taylor’s mission.
Campaigners message goes worldwide
Emma-Jane Taylor, who was abused as a child herself, began the #NotMyShame movement on social media last year.
Since then she has received support from campaigners in America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Dubai, South Africa, Germany and Pakistan.
The campaign was also highlighted at the United Nations general assembly meeting in New York last month when Pakistani actress Nadia Jamil shared a video calling for zero tolerance of child sexual abuse while wearing a #NotMyShame T-shirt.
Town hall lights up supporting CSA survivors
Penarth Town Council recognises the NotMyShame campaign in May 2024, in a newsletter. They shared a picture of the campaign white ribbon and by showing their support gave much hope to many.
Town hall lights up supporting CSA survivors
Child Sexual Abuse around the world and was joined by Henley Mayor, Councillor Kellie Hinton.
In 2023, a campaign called #NotMyShame became a global movement and all because campaigner, Emma Jane Taylor wore a tee-shirt with a quote saying ‘#NotMyShame. I am not afraid to say I was sexually abused as a child, I was just a child. It isn’t my shame“. It has quickly become a global movement and led to her being offered support from actor Charlie Lawson, aka Jim MacDonald, Coronation Street.
Gb news chats to Emma Jane Taylor
Nana Akra chats to Emm Jane Taylor about the NotMy Shame campaign, and the darkness of CSA.
Marlow woman goes viral
Marlow woman who grew up in a Bucks town said she was 'overwhelmed' by the response to a campaign she launched to grow awareness of the shame that stems from childhood sexual abuse.
I WAS JUST A CHILD
Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign and our message -> NOTMYSHAME <- we have all seen your support and kindness.