Commenting on the recent rape trial and its fallout in Northern Ireland, Sarah Green, Co-Director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition, said: “For many survivors of sexual violence, hearing details of the rape trial involving Ulster and Ireland players…
Help us put violence against women and girls on candidates’ agendas! On 3 May 2018 there are elections in many parts of England. Those who get elected have real local power – they can take a stand on sexual…
Responding to the judgement in the John Worboys ‘black cab rapist’ Parole Board judicial review today (28 March), Rachel Krys, Co-Director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition said: “We are relieved at the judgement today and we pay…
The British film magazine awards gave a platform to campaigners and women in entertainment who are calling 'TIMES UP' on sexual harassment and inequality in the workplace. The UK Justice and Equality fund was the 2018 Empire awards charity of…
Women’s groups want to see radical change to the way all public services respond to the violence which prevents too many women and girls from living free and equal lives Today (8 March), on International Women’s Day, the Government opened…
Responding to the Home Sec’s comments in The Times today (26 February), Sarah Green, Co-Director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition said: Covering other forms of violence against women and girls “We welcome this discussion about domestic violence with…
Met Police & Home Office fail in bid to keep police immune from being held to account when there are serious failings in their investigations The End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW), NIA, Rape Crisis England & Wales and Southall…
Actors and activists used the BAFTAs 2018 to call #TimesUp on sexism in the film industry. The activists included the fantastic co-chair of the End Violence Against Women Coalition, Marai Larasi, who accompanied Tessa Thompson to the awards. The other amazing activists present were Laura Bates of Everyday Sexism who attended with…
Following the many allegations of sexual harassment, sexualised bullying and sexual violence in the entertainment industry, in politics and across workplaces, the Women and Equalities Select Committee have launched an enquiry today. They will look at: what Government and employers…
The 'Leadsom report', which MPs will debate soon, is making strong recommendations for change in the way Parliament and the political parties respond to allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assaults. This is very welcome and we hope to see…