Following the murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021, Stylist launched A Fearless Future, an initiative that aimed to challenge the attitudes that underpin, encourage and tolerate male violence against women and girls in our society.

With the support of more than 60 activists, academics, specialist organisations, politicians and public figures, it has continually called on the UK government to fund an ongoing, high-profile, expert-informed public awareness campaign about male violence against women and girls.

The award celebrates those that use their platforms to support and advocate for other women, so Mel is a natural honouree.

Accepting her award at The Londoner hotel, Mel said: “I don’t take this award just for me. It’s for every woman and every survivor I’ve spoken to that makes me feel like I’m not crazy because the recovery when you leave any kind of abuse – I still feel the pain of that every single day.

“This is for the ladies that don’t have a voice. My story is their story and their story is my story.”

Remarkable Women Awards 2022: Mel B wins the Fearless Future Award