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Violence Against Women and Girls

December 6, 2019

UK urged to use its influence to support women's rights defenders in Afghanistan

The current peace deal being brokered between the Taliban and the US risks setting women’s rights and security back many years by not making assurances to protect women’s employment, education and participation in government, Christian Aid is warning.
November 29, 2019

Sexism linked to higher rates of depression in young women

Young women who experience sexism are five times more likely to suffer from clinical depression, new research by the Young Women Trust and University College London has found.
March 11, 2019

Fawcett Society publishes new research on gender stereotyping in early childhood

The Fawcett Society has published new research which highlights the lifelong impact of gender stereotyping in childhood.
February 24, 2019

Campaign groups issue misogyny hate crime statement

Representatives of the Fawcett Society, Citizens UK and Women’s Aid and women who have experienced misogyny and violence,have met with Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick and Chief Constable Sara Thornton, Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council to discuss misogyny as a hate crime and the importance of tackling violence against women and girls.
October 23, 2018

Home Affairs Committee urges government to widen new domestic abuse bill

The committee says much stronger action is needed across the board.
September 27, 2018

Annual Violence against Women and Girls report published

The report shows a 23 per cent fall in the number of rape suspects charged, but significant increases related to stalking and modern slavery offences.
August 28, 2018

Pakistan's new Prime Minister urged to promote human rights

Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan should make human rights a key focus of his government, Human Rights Watch said.
July 10, 2018

Call to make misogyny a hate crime

Equality campaigners are calling on Police Chiefs to make misogyny a hate crime ahead of a key vote.
June 1, 2018

Refuge calls on Government to put victims at the heart of Domestic Abuse Bill

Refuge says domestic abuse needs to be considered within a broader context of violence agianst women and girls.
May 30, 2018

No justice for women victims of violence in Afghanistan, says UN

Afghan women victims of violence are often pressured into agreeing to mediation, instead of the alleged perpetrator being brought to trial , says a report from the UN.