Violence against women

It's time for trans women to be given space to tell our stories in our own words
trans women/ 52 monologues
Laurie Ward

It's time for trans women to be given space to tell our stories in our own words

Laurie Ward, a writer and performer in Soho Theatre's new 52 Monologues for Young Transsexuals, writes about how important it is for trans women to be given the space to their own stories
'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
domestic abuse/ trapped
Cost of living crisis

'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 vigil
Social justice

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
Violence against women

'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
Employment

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
Domestic abuse

'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
Violence Against Women

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

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

Arcade Fire tour: ‘Just some humans doing our best'
Arcade Fire in Glasgow
Review

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

Met Police slammed for secrecy over cost of failed Sarah Everard vigil appeals
sarah everard vigil
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?
Liz Truss outside a van in South Wraxall
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
A sign reading
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
An image of Zara Aleena
Violence against women

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

Women march on Scotland Yard to protest police misogyny
met march
Policing

Women march on Scotland Yard to protest police misogyny

One in four women of colour have experienced racial slurs at work, report finds
Racism

One in four women of colour have experienced racial slurs at work, report finds

Court denies Met permission to appeal Sarah Everard vigil ruling
sarah everard vigil
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