Sexist of the Year announced!
2016. It’s been hard in a lot of ways. But one thing was a lot easier this year. That was coming up with who should be the overall winner of the esteemed EVAW ‘Sexist of the Year’ award.
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Bill to ratify Istanbul Convention to get 2nd reading after MPs vote
MPs today (16th December 2016) voted on the next stage in the process which could see the UK ratifying the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, and domestic violence.
Michelle Thomson MP commended for speaking out about being raped at age of 14
Michelle Thomson’s disclosure took place as MP’s from all parties discussed violence against women and girls in all its forms and what should be done to prevent it.
Stalking & New Funding for Support Services – Response
#FemicideCensus launched today highlights urgent need
Chairs of five parliamentary Committees back calls for SRE
In a letter to Secretary of State for Education, five influential parliamentary committee chairs have called for compulsory Sex and Relationships Education (SRE).
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