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 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…
Responding to the ongoing revelations of sexual harassment and assaults in British politics, the End Violence Against Women Coalition said: “After days of revelations about sexual harassment and assaults of women activists and workers in British politics, it is…
It’s Saturday morning and there is an apparently endless stream of news about the variety of ways men are violent towards women. This morning there is a story that almost half (yes, half) of female aid workers have “experienced inappropriate…
A wide range of women’s organisations has written to the Home Secretary Amber Rudd and the Justice Secretary David Lidington appealing to them to “go further” with the Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill which is set to come before Parliament early…