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Two thirds of young women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse at work
Employment

Two thirds of young women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse at work

Legislation to protect women from harassment from colleagues and customers is making it’s way through parliament, but unions fear time is running out before parliament’s summer recess

‘Sometimes coercive control looks like love’:  Teens must be taught about domestic abuse, say activists
Domestic abuse

‘Sometimes coercive control looks like love’:  Teens must be taught about domestic abuse, say activists

“This Valentine’s Day, let’s learn about coercive control” read the giant card delivered to Number 10 Downing Street

How all men can join the fight to end violence against women
Violence Against Women

How all men can join the fight to end violence against women

Not all men commit violence against women, but all men can help prevent and address it

The domestic violence charities supporting victims and survivors in the UK
Domestic violence

The domestic violence charities supporting victims and survivors in the UK

‘They’re failing women’: Met Police ‘isn’t always’ recording domestic abuse or stalking
News

‘They’re failing women’: Met Police ‘isn’t always’ recording domestic abuse or stalking

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Arcade Fire tour: ‘Just some humans doing our best’
Review

Arcade Fire tour: ‘Just some humans doing our best’

Met Police slammed for secrecy over cost of failed Sarah Everard vigil appeals
Met Police

Met Police slammed for secrecy over cost of failed Sarah Everard vigil appeals

What happened to Liz Truss’s pledge to stamp out workplace sexual harassment?
Employment

What happened to Liz Truss’s pledge to stamp out workplace sexual harassment?

Exclusive: Women’s safety funding ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ of tackling male violence
Violence against women

Exclusive: Women’s safety funding ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ of tackling male violence

Maryland star Hayley Squires: ‘This is not a 30-minute-long accusation. We’re asking for men’s help’
Violence against women

Maryland star Hayley Squires: ‘This is not a 30-minute-long accusation. We’re asking for men’s help’

Pubs and clubs in Newcastle will have to provide free taxis for staff working late-night shifts
Violence against women

Pubs and clubs in Newcastle will have to provide free taxis for staff working late-night shifts

Vigil to honour life of Zara Aleena to be held this weekend
Violence against women

Vigil to honour life of Zara Aleena to be held this weekend

Women march on Scotland Yard to protest police misogyny
Policing

Women march on Scotland Yard to protest police misogyny

Court denies Met permission to appeal Sarah Everard vigil ruling
Activism

Court denies Met permission to appeal Sarah Everard vigil ruling

Edinburgh strip club ban ‘forces sex workers into greater risk of violence’
Employment rights

Edinburgh strip club ban ‘forces sex workers into greater risk of violence’

For too long bystanders of sexual harassment have not been held accountable. That’s got to change.
Sexual harassment

For too long bystanders of sexual harassment have not been held accountable. That’s got to change.

MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign
Violence Against Women

MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign

BT is still working on its controversial 888 ‘Walk Me Home’ app to protect women
Violence Against Women

BT is still working on its controversial 888 ‘Walk Me Home’ app to protect women

Strikes are taking place across the UK for International Women’s Day – here’s why
International Women’s Day

Strikes are taking place across the UK for International Women’s Day – here’s why

MPs vote against making misogyny a hate crime
Misogyny

MPs vote against making misogyny a hate crime

Organisers of Sarah Everard vigil take Met Police to court over handling of event
Violence Against Women

Organisers of Sarah Everard vigil take Met Police to court over handling of event

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Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women
Violence Against Women

Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women

Women’s groups threaten Priti Patel with legal action over ‘inadequate’ Sarah Everard inquiry
Activism

Women’s groups threaten Priti Patel with legal action over ‘inadequate’ Sarah Everard inquiry

Police officers admit taking and sharing photos of bodies of murdered sisters
News

Police officers admit taking and sharing photos of bodies of murdered sisters

Girls Night In: Drink spiking is just the tip of the iceberg for the UK’s misogyny problem
Joscelin Story

Girls Night In: Drink spiking is just the tip of the iceberg for the UK’s misogyny problem