Violence against women
Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change
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Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change
Women's Aid is calling for more awareness around how domestic abuse increases when England play during major football tournaments such as the Euros
It's time for trans women to be given space to tell our stories in our own words
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It's time for trans women to be given space to tell our stories in our own words
'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
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'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
Sarah Everard inquiry: Cops accused of violence against women must be suspended, government told
Sarah Everard inquiry: Cops accused of violence against women must be suspended, government told
'I saw my arm melting': Acid attack survivor on hope, making change and new Rankin campaign
'I saw my arm melting': Acid attack survivor on hope, making change and new Rankin campaign
Two thirds of young women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse at work
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Two thirds of young women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse at work
'Sometimes coercive control looks like love': Teens must be taught about domestic abuse, say activists
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'Sometimes coercive control looks like love': Teens must be taught about domestic abuse, say activists
How all men can join the fight to end violence against women
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How all men can join the fight to end violence against women
The domestic violence charities supporting victims and survivors in the UK
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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
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'They're failing women': Met Police 'isn't always' recording domestic abuse or stalking
Arcade Fire tour: ‘Just some humans doing our best'
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Arcade Fire tour: ‘Just some humans doing our best'
Met Police slammed for secrecy over cost of failed Sarah Everard vigil appeals
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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?
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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Vigil to honour life of Zara Aleena to be held this weekend
Women march on Scotland Yard to protest police misogyny
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Women march on Scotland Yard to protest police misogyny
One in four women of colour have experienced racial slurs at work, report finds
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One in four women of colour have experienced racial slurs at work, report finds
Court denies Met permission to appeal Sarah Everard vigil ruling
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Court denies Met permission to appeal Sarah Everard vigil ruling
Edinburgh strip club ban 'forces sex workers into greater risk of violence'
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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