Speaker & Lecturer

Gemma Aitchison is a passionate and experienced public speaker, having given educational and inspirational talks at a variety of high-profile events and venues. Some of her previous speaking engagements include the European Parliament, Westminster, Women's Aid National Conference, FILIA Conference, Amnesty International and Youth & Policy Conference. She speaks on VAWG, Youth homelessness, toxic masculinity and male mental health, sexual objectification, PSHE, gender stereotypes, pornography, child sexual abuse and exploitation, perpetrator prevention and more.

"Best speaker on violence against women and girls by a mile. She had the entire room silenced by the power of her words. People need to hear her and women and girls have a wonderful advocate in her.” 

 - Annette Mckay

“I was so moved by Gemma’s words. The world is a better place for having her in it. One of the most amazing and emotional presentations I've ever seen.”

– Cllr Anna Rothery. 

“I would happily recommend Gemma as a speaker. Passionate, articulate and real”.

– Sally Jackson from Standing Together Domestic Abuse services

“More people need to hear Gemma. Such intelligence, honesty, empathy, humour – she makes a real difference to the lives of girls and women”

– Cllr Jackie Alty 

“Outstanding, harrowing, inspiring speaker”

– Mary Callaghan 

“Gemma was powerful and moving but so strong, I will not forget her words. It will change how I work with young people in my work”

- Cllr Pat Draper 

“Gemma is one of the best speakers I have heard in my life and I have been to many, many events. She speaks about difficult things but things that professionals need to hear. She speaks with knowledge, passion, real gravitas and it stays with you. Her story, her clear expertise and her call to action. She gives voice to those who cannot speak and my god does she take that seriously. Book her. Do it now – you will not be disappointed. I guarantee it.”

-  Cllr Martin McCullen

In addition to her work as a public speaker, Gemma also delivers lectures on a variety of topics including policing, health and social care, PGCE, youth work, media psychology, and forensic psychology at the higher education level. Her lectures are informative, hard-hitting and important for good practice.

To learn more about Gemma's availability, pricing, and talk details, please click the link below to book a consultation. You can also find out more about her speaking engagements, and upcoming events on the social media, and contact us for any query. Discounts are available for feminist charities and her speaking/consultation work funds YES Matters work.