Violence against women and girls stops us being free and living the lives we choose A different world is possible
“Many women with insecure status are scared to report abuse, violence and rape to the police because they are afraid their data will be shared with immigration enforcement. These women need safe reporting mechanisms, so that they can safely report violence and abuse to the police. They need to be treated as survivors and not criminals” Marchu Girma, Women for Refugee Women.
Huge campaign victory! - Compulsory ‘RSE’ could help end harassment of girls in school and challenge excuses for abuse in the long term
Women's groups intervene as police try to resist duty to protect women following 'Black Cab Rapist' John Worboys case.
Survivors will be forced to 'prove' rape to access Child Tax Credits.
Imkaan and EVAW have created a new short film, 'I'd just like to be free'.
Local councils have enormous power to make a difference in this area - use our handy guide to locate your candidates and ask them key questions
With your support, we lobby and campaign for strategic approaches to ending violence against women and challenge the wider public attitudes that tolerate and condone violence against women.
