The Department for Education (DfE) has issued a call for evidence on updating how primary schools deliver relationships education (RE) and secondary schools deliver relationships and sex education (RSE), both of which will become compulsory in all schools in September…
The report is the conclusion of the Fawcett Society’s Sex Discrimination Law Review (SDLR), which included the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) on its panel. It reviews the UK’s sex discrimination laws in response to the risk that long-established…
Everyone has been shocked by the sudden decision to release John Worboys, convicted 8 years ago of rape, sexual assault and drugging women in the cab he drove. The police and CPS investigated reports of assault by more than 100…
The Committee’s previous work has included a one-off evidence session on women's experiences of everyday sexism in December 2017, as well as the influential sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools report which recommended making Relationships and Sex Education compulsory…
The decision to release John Worboys beggars belief. It is likely to be the product of a justice system and a society that cannot and perhaps will not deal with rape. Even though the police - who failed horrifically in…
Last year the amazing women of our social media feeds voted Donald Trump Sexist of the Year. This year many thought he should grab the double. Also on the list this year: Harvey Weinstein, for many reasons which probably don't…
The Department for Education today (14 December 2017) published guidance for schools on how to prevent and respond to rape and sexual violence by children. This guidance is much needed and long-overdue. It is over a year since the Women…
The End Violence Against Women Coalition has today (21 November) written to all Westminster political party leaders involved in the cross-party working group on sexual harassment and abuse in politics, and to the Speaker who is also reviewing policy and…
#MeToo – Sexual harassment and assaults in politics too Major changes afoot in schools Upcoming domestic violence legislation Human rights, women’s rights and Brexit #MeToo – Sexual harassment and assaults in British politics Too The EVAW Coalition is…
MPs are debating sexual harassment in schools in the House of Commons now and the debate will remain available to view here. Maria Miller MP, Chair of the Women & Equalities Committee, which ran an extensive and authoritative inquiry into…