women's safety
Fighting for justice for women in a system that's rigged against them
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Fighting for justice for women in a system that's rigged against them
Harriet Wistrich's new book, Sister in Law, describes some of the significant cases she has fought over three decades
'Being over-sexualised as a teen has grave consequences': NXKXTA on grooming and the Lolita myth
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'Being over-sexualised as a teen has grave consequences': NXKXTA on grooming and the Lolita myth
Woman became homeless after fleeing domestic abuse. Nobody helped when she slept on streets
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Woman became homeless after fleeing domestic abuse. Nobody helped when she slept on streets
Primavera Sound tells MPs how UK festivals can fight misogyny and sexual harassment
Primavera Sound tells MPs how UK festivals can fight misogyny and sexual harassment
The number of women sleeping rough could be seven times higher than estimated
The number of women sleeping rough could be seven times higher than estimated
The cost of living crisis is making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave their abusers
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The cost of living crisis is making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave their abusers
BetterPod: Laura Bates fights institutional misogyny and everyday sexism
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BetterPod: Laura Bates fights institutional misogyny and everyday sexism
Women are asking to stay in prison beyond their sentence because they don't have a home to go to
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Women are asking to stay in prison beyond their sentence because they don't have a home to go to
Early 'pills by post' abortions service could be made permanent by MPs
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Early 'pills by post' abortions service could be made permanent by MPs
Female students are still avoiding nights out for fear of sexual assault
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