Safer Stadiums Animation – Northumbria

The ‘Safer Stadiums’ initiative, led by Northumbria University, Loughborough University, and the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), offers an outlet for women to speak out and share their thoughts around aspects such as gender-based violence. Led by Dr Aarti Ratna of Northumbria University, this 3-minute animation articulates women’s experiences of harassment in and around UK Football matches in hopes of creating safe spaces inside and outside the stadium, particularly on the way to public transport, to help women fans feel a sense of belonging and bring their vital support to the match. (Launching March 28th, 2026.)