“Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre crowned book of the year at the Nibbies - also sharing an award with an expose of Facebook with an extraordinary twist. There were cheers at the packed ceremony, hosted by journalist and TV presenter Steph McGovern at the Grosvenor House Hotel, when the winner was revealed. In a video speech, Roberts Guiffre’s co-writer @msamywallace said: “It was the honour of my career, and it is my honour to be talking to you right now, thanking you for recognising her brave and powerful book. She always wanted this book to reach as many people as possible, and she particularly wanted it to help other survivors of sexual abuse, not just those who suffered at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislane Maxwell.”
Nobody’s Girl also shared the Nibbies’ freedom to publish award with Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a damning expose of Facebook. In an extraordinary twist because of draconian legal rulings on behalf of Facebook owner Meta, former Silicon Valley exec Wynn-Williams is not allowed to promote or talk about her book – or even appear beside it.
So the cover was blurred for the ceremony and her editor Mike Harpley spoke on her behalf – telling the audience: “The push for accountability is only possible because of brave whistleblowers like Sarah Wynn-Williams“ – as she received a standing ovation and cries of “f*** them” from the audience.
While not allowed to speak about her own book, Wynn-Williams took to the stage to pay tribute to the late Roberts Guiffre, telling the audience: “Virginia understood who silence protected and realised that only truth can protect everyone else.” She added: We are all living in a world that now, more than ever, is dominated by networks of powerful elites, whose wealth too often puts them above the law,” she said. “As they rewrite the rules, they grow arrogant with entitlement and impunity.”
No matter what your take is on last night, don’t lose the focus.
They are trying to DARVO us.
A global sex trafficking network harmed countless victims-and accountability is still nonexistent.
This isn’t over. Not for the survivors. Not for anyone paying attention.
This weekend marks one year since the passing of Virginia Giuffre-a warrior who refused to stay silent. She spoke out when it was dangerous. She kept going in the face of threats. She helped the world see what so many tried to ignore. She did it to protect others.
We all owe her-for her courage, her voice and her fight for justice that continues far beyond her.
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Remembering Virginia today for her courage to come forward so that what happened to her wouldn’t happen to others. For justice. I cannot imagine what she had to overcome to act on her desire to help others, to face the people who harmed her, and to risk her health in doing so. Please read Nobody’s Girl by @msamywallace to hear her story. She’s our girl now. Though we lost her a year ago today, we celebrate her courage when we we stand up for ourselves and those who cannot stand up for themselves. Today, in Washington D.C., there is a celebration for her. Though I could not be there, my heart is. Her voice has only gotten louder over the last year. Let’s keep working in her honor. 🦋
@weareultraviolet “This weekend, we’re honoring the life and legacy of Virginia Roberts Giuffre at a Butterfly Vigil in Washington, D.C.
Virginia was a survivor, an advocate, and a force for change who helped expose Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse network and inspired countless others to come forward.
We want you to be part of this moment — even if you can’t be there in person. We’ve created a digital memorial book: a space for our community to reflect on Virginia’s legacy and stand with survivors everywhere.
Take a moment to leave a message, love note, or reflection at the link in our bio.
Whether it’s a few words or a longer message, your voice helps honor Virginia’s courage and reminds survivors they are not alone. 💜” @womensmarch@feminist@nationalnow@timesupnow@worldweus
