Responding to the media reporting (29 April newspapers) on the rollout of new ‘digital consent’ forms which will be very relevant in rape cases, and will reportedly lead to those reporting rape usually being asked to handover phones and other…
Wera Hobhouse MP has tabled an Early Day Motion demanding that the UK fully comply with the Istanbul Convention and ensure a minimum level of specialist support is provided to victims and survivors of sexual violence. The EDM also praises…
The AGM held on 24th April came after an incredible year of campaigning successes for our coalition. The AGM was chaired by EVAW’s new Co-Chairs Huda Jawad and Professor Aisha K. Gill. Huda has been working within the women’s sector since 2010…
On the Guardian's podcast 'Rebecca' details her experiences of rape and reporting to the police. Despite it being considered a very strong case in relation to a known offender, the Crown Prosecution Service decided that the case should not proceed…
"Shana Grice and Michelle Savage, who had both contacted Sussex Police and told them they were in danger, were murdered by their ex partners two years apart. The police watchdog findings that Sussex Police failed and that there will be misconduct…
This morning the Home Secretary Sajid Javid, and Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Jeremy Wright QC launched the government's online harms white paper set to create a duty on internet companies to do 'all…
Today, 3rd April EVAW sent a letter to Sajid Javid, Home Secretary calling for an immediate change in policy in response to Shamima Begum. Dear Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, We write to raise our concerns with you regarding the…
Responding to the Government announcement today (22 March) of additional funding for rape support centres, the End Violence Against Women Coalition said: “Today’s announcement of additional funding for life-saving rape crisis centres is welcome, but it is a long way…
NEWS ABOUT OUR LATEST WORK ON Support for rape survivors Justice for rape survivors Domestic Abuse Bill & VAWG Strategy ‘Refresh’ welcomed, but… …deep concern as migrant women excluded from DA Bill and VAWG Strategy School curriculum and school inspections…
Actor & Activist Emma Watson has lent her personal support and enormous Instagram and Twitter following to 25-year-old rape survivor Fern Champion’s petition to Prime Minister Theresa May asking the Government to ensure there is always specialist rape counselling support…