violence against women

There Is No Such Thing As A Rape 'Joke'

Benjamin’s comments may have singled out Jess Phillips, but they are an open expression of misogyny towards women everywhere
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Today More Than Ever, Women's Rights Movements Need Our Support

Today we call for governments to protect women human rights defenders, trust their expertise and meaningfully engage them on all issues that affect women
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The Government's Domestic Abuse Bill Prioritises Pleasing The DUP Over Protecting Vulnerable British Citizens' Rights

DUP-proofing the domestic abuse bill not only lets down women forced to travel to access abortion, but also victims of violence across the country who need UK-wide legislation to protect them
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Death Of Student Highlights Violence Against Women In Australia

The death of an Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne, as she was walking back to her university residence, has highlighted the “disturbingly high” rate of violence against women in Australia. Seven months earlier, student and comedian Eurydice Dixon died in similar circumstances. She was raped and murdered in a park while walking home at night. On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner in Australia.
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Misogyny Must Be Recognised As A Hate Crime If It Is To Be Relegated To The Annals Of History

Police would be able to deal robustly with the root cause of violence against women and help create the culture change needed to deter more serious crimes
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Amnesty's Latest Research Into Online Abuse Finally Confirms What Black Women Have Known For Over A Decade

Now that we have a bank of intersectional data, it is time for action; to fix the glitch and end online abuse for good.
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'Rough Sex' Doesn't Kill Women, Male Violence Does

Natalie Connolly's death wasn’t a tragedy of the “high-life” or “rough sex” gone wrong. It was another woman’s life needlessly lost to endemic male violence, Erin Mansell writes.
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More Than 130 Women Killed By Men In 2017, 'Harrowing' New Report Shows

Labour MP Jess Phillips says female killings are 'an epidemic' and Theresa May must act.
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To End Violence Against Sex Workers, We Must Prioritise The Voices Of Sex Workers Themselves

Decriminalisation, ending the policing of borders, and recognising sex work as work are key steps in making our work safe
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There Is No Part Of The World Where Women Are Free From The Constant Threat Of Violence – And It's Not Good Enough

I have spent more than 16 years travelling. There has been literally no place where violence and discrimination against women and girls is not in some way accepted as a normal part of life
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