Justice And Equality Fund: Emma Watson-backed drive aids 46,100; report urges sustained support

Emma Watson’s contribution to the fight against sexual harassment in the UK has helped support a network of organisations working with survivors and campaigning for safer workplaces and communities. A new impact report by Rosa, the UK Fund for Women and Girls, has detailed the work carried out through the Justice and Equality Fund, which was launched in 2018 following the global #MeToo movement. According to the same report, published on March 5, 2025, the initiative reached 46,100 women and girls, trained more than 20,000 professionals and distributed nearly £2.54 million through 59 grants. The fund’s launch and Watson’s contribution were also reported by Sky News and The Guardian. The Justice and Equality Fund was established in collaboration with TIME’S UP UK to address sexual harassment, abuse and the culture of impunity surrounding them. More than 400 donors contributed a combined £2.9 million, including Watson, who donated $1 million, and Comic Relief, which contributed £1 million.The money was distributed across three programmes designed to support survivors, strengthen women’s organisations and encourage wider social change. Grants ranged from £2,000 to £200,000, with fundi...