G20 – “gender equality is crucial for economic growth and fair and sustainable development.” The Argentinian President said – even though it feels for many of us that progress is glacial and in some significant areas we are losing...
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Indigenous women know they are already empowered; we hear how they have fought wars, (even if history has forgotten them), lead communities (even if this goes unrecognised by the state) and continue to protest inequalities (even when governments...
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By Catherine Walters, YWA Advance 2016 Delegate For me, the best thing to happen in 2017 (so far!) was the Women’s March. It was inspiring, courageous and empowering to see so many like-minded people, all coming together to protest issues that...
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The Chrysalis Project is a partnership between Commonweal Housing and St Mungo’s. It was developed to respond to the very real need for support for women leaving prostitution who are at a stage where they are able to move on from hostel...
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The Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences recently released a report to the UN Human Rights Council for 2016. The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in resolution 1994/45, adopted on 4 March 1994...
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In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women (UNTF), #OrangeCampaign was launched. Enlisting the support of international designer Daniella Helayel (designer of the iconic Issa engagement...
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The Women’s Equality Party launched the #WEcount campaign to reclaim Britain’s streets for women, UK-wide. This follows a highly successful London campaign in March, when the city’s women posted on social media and an interactive map to...
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The Next Steps in Tackling ‘Revenge Pornography’ and Supporting Victims Central London Tuesday 19th April 2016 KEY SPEAKERS: Frances Ridout Barrister and Deputy Director Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre Janine Carroll Director Restorative Now Event...
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12 fantastic London ladies of all different ages and ethnicities are joining forces as volunteers to be part of an upcoming benefit production of the Vagina Monologues, which is part of 2016 V-Day...
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The Project NAWO is part of this European Commission-funded project in partnership with Marta (Latvia), The Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Latvia, the State Inspectorate for Protection of Children’s Rights (Latvia), Youth with a...
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