Violence against women
For too long bystanders of sexual harassment have not been held accountable. That’s got to change.
For too long bystanders of sexual harassment have not been held accountable. That’s got to change.
The viral campaign #HaveaWord urges men to call out sexual harassment, but my cynicism asks, will that change anything, really?
MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign
MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign
The ‘Valerie’s Law’ petition by charity Sistah Space was backed by Michaela Coel and FKA twigs – and signed by more than 100,000 people. Campaigners are now asking people to write to their MPs to show support.
BT is still working on its controversial 888 ‘Walk Me Home’ app to protect women
BT is still working on its controversial 888 ‘Walk Me Home’ app to protect women
The £50million women’s safety app proposed last year was backed by home secretary Priti Patel but criticised by campaigners.
The domestic violence charities supporting survivors in the UK
The domestic violence charities supporting survivors in the UK
Strikes are taking place across the UK for International Women’s Day – here’s why
Strikes are taking place across the UK for International Women’s Day – here’s why
Organisers of Sarah Everard vigil take Met Police to court over handling of event
Organisers of Sarah Everard vigil take Met Police to court over handling of event
Government branded ‘disgrace’ after bid to strengthen Sarah Everard inquiry voted down at 12.30am
Government branded ‘disgrace’ after bid to strengthen Sarah Everard inquiry voted down at 12.30am
Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end 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
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
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
Girls Night In: Drink spiking is just the tip of the iceberg for the UK’s misogyny problem
You don’t need a penis to be a music producer: the women breaking barriers
You don’t need a penis to be a music producer: the women breaking barriers
The problems with BT’s £50m 888 app to protect women on their way home
The problems with BT’s £50m 888 app to protect women on their way home
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