A practical guide from imabi on helping make matchdays safer for everyone, with tips on challenging sexist behaviour, reporting concerns, supporting others and tackling violence against women and girls in football culture.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, imabi looks at the link between major football tournaments, domestic abuse and violence against women and girls and why prevention, awareness and trusted reporting routes matter before, during and after matchdays.

Online and digital abuse affects real lives, real journeys and real communities. For 16 Days of Activism, imabi’s “Stat, Fact, Act” campaign brings evidence, insight and action together, empowering councils, schools, transport networks and workplaces to stand up to digital harm.