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December 6, 2017

Majority of women in prison have been victims of domestic abuse

Women in prison have often been victims of much more serious offences than those of which they have been convicted, a new report published by the Prison Reform Trust reveals.
August 12, 2016

TUC report reveals extent of workplace sexual harrassment

More than half of women, and nearly two-thirds of women aged 18-24, said they have experienced sexual harassment at work, according to a new research from the Trades Union Congress in collaboration with the Everyday Sexism Project.
October 2, 2015

Women activists in Kunduz hunted down with Taliban ‘hit list’

Amnesty International has reported "harrowing" eyewitness testimony to the Taliban capture of the northern Afghan city of Kunduz this week
December 7, 2014

World churches' group to target gender justice concerns

Gender justice in institutions, communities and societies is the central concern of an advisory group set up by World Council of Churches members.
August 11, 2013

Women's history of struggle in the spotlight

An afternoon of rebellion for women's rights and dignity was enjoyed by participants at Just Festival yesterday afternoon (Saturday 10th August), gathering at the Quaker Meeting House in Edinburgh.
August 10, 2013

Wise monkeys or vicious beasts? Abuse, cruelty and free speech

Our animal natures are in a constant state of tension between the personal and the communal. We have instincts which drive us to gratify ourselves, to dominate for food, status and mates. And then we have the pull towards the good of the tribe, pack or troop and the protection and support it offers.
July 11, 2013

Egyptian women's voices must be heard without threat of violence

A senior United Nations official has emphasised the need to ensure women can make their voices heard in Egypt without fear of violence.
July 8, 2013

Voices of faith challenge violation of women’s rights

Former US President Jimmy Carter has called the abuse of women the “most pervasive and unaddressed human rights violation in the whole world.”