Jane Doe Rally London
The #WeAreAllJaneDoe movement is bringing survivors and supporters together outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Saturday 24 October, calling for greater accountability and change in how sexual violence is addressed
Sexual violence is not confined to university campuses. It happens in homes, workplaces, public spaces and communities. And next Saturday, survivors and supporters are coming together to make that message heard.
On Saturday 24 October 2026, the Jane Doe Rally will take place outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, bringing people together in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual violence.
Emerging from the growing #WeAreAllJaneDoe movement surrounding the Cornell University case, the rally seeks to highlight a much wider issue: the experiences of those affected by sexual violence, wherever it happens.
Under the message “This is bigger than Cornell,” the campaign calls for greater accountability from individuals, universities, and the justice system.
Making Every Experience Visible
The campaign invites people to bring signs identifying themselves as “Jane Doe”, accompanied, if they feel comfortable, by a reference to where they experienced sexual violence.
Shared examples include childhood homes, university accommodation, workplaces and public transport.
The message is simple: sexual violence is not restricted to one institution, location or experience.
Importantly, participation does not require anyone to disclose their experiences. Supporters are welcome with or without signs, and alternative wording, including “John Doe”, is encouraged to reflect different experiences and identities.
Jane Doe Rally: When and Where?
Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
Time: 12pm–2pm
Location: Royal Courts of Justice, London
Dress: Wear red
Campaign: #WeAreAllJaneDoe
@lilah.mckim is promoting the rally on Instagram, where she has shared further information and campaign materials.
A Collective Call for Change
At Make Yourself Heard, we believe lived experience plays an essential role in challenging institutional failures, influencing decisions, and shaping meaningful reform.
Campaigns like #WeAreAllJaneDoe demonstrate the strength of collective voices and the importance of recognising that experiences of sexual violence extend far beyond any single case.
Whether someone chooses to share their experience publicly, anonymously or not at all, their voice and choices deserve respect.
Because this is bigger than one university, one case or one survivor. It is about accountability, solidarity and creating systems that listen.
