Yvonne Lawson accepts the Community Activist award
Winners of the 2021 Urbanism Awards have been announced! The winners of the 2021 Urbanism Awards, which this year focused on individuals who have made a lasting difference on places. The winners are: Civic Leader: Minister Bart Somers Community Activist: Yvonne Lawson...
Changemakers Exhibition
As part of Black history month, Yvonne is honoured to be a part of the CHANGEMAKERS exhibition in Haringey CHANGEMAKERS is a visual record of black changemakers in the borough which started in October 2019. This is a series of photographic portraits taken by local...
Grieving mothers unite against knife crime
Grieving mothers unite against knife crime to tackle teen killings after 32 deaths in 2021 Four grieving mothers whose sons were tragically stabbed to death have united against knife crime to tackle the rising number of teenage killings. The mums are the faces of the...
Yvonne appears on Woman’s Hour
Yvonne appeared on Woman’s Hour this morning to talk about how parents can talk about knife crime to their children. Yvonne joined presenter Jenny Murray and a fellow bereaved mother to talk about their direct experiences and what parents should say to their...
Yvonne meets Eamonn and Saira
Yvonne went to the Virgin studios this afternoon to discuss her personal experience of knife crime with Eammon homes and Saira Khan on Eammon’s popular Talk Show.
Yvonne honoured as a ‘BEST’ Hero
Sneak Peak!! Yvonne was honoured at the Best Magazine Awards last night as a Best Hero. The award recognises people making a real difference in their community. Yvonne was recognised for her unwavering commitment to helping young people in the community and...
