The monthly vigil to highlight and challenge violence against women and girls is being held this evening on Twickenham Green.

The 15 minute vigil, which begins at 6pm at the Amélie Delagrange bench, is organised by the Women's Equality Party, Richmond.

The group said: "Fifty-one women have been killed by men this year in the UK. Every day of the school term a rape is reported on school premises somewhere!

"We need to end violence against women and girls.

"This social epidemic goes on unchecked. Think of the families and friends who won't have a mother, sister, daughter with them."

Richmond Borough Council is accredited by White Ribbon, which is a global campaign that encourages people - especially men and boys - to act and change the behaviour and culture that leads to abuse and violence.