As a member of the Gender Action for Peace and Security network, we reiterate the following statement and deplore the distressing scenes of racist, Islamaphobic and anti-migrant violence we have seen sweeping the UK this month. The GAPS secretariat articulate how “The recent racist and Islamophobic riots in multiple cities across the UK, fuelled by far-right and fascist movements, are deeply distressing and should raise serious concerns for the UK Government. As a network committed to anti-racism, it is crucial that we not only speak out against these acts but also take actionable steps to support those affected.” We stay committed to our mission of addressing the root causes of violence, especially that which is both racialised and gendered, and work to counter discriminatory, dangerous rhetoric and militarised maculinities.