Submission to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

It’s important to be aware of the signs that you may be in an abusive relationship so that you can get help and address the situation. Abuse can come in different forms, including physical, emotional, mental and even financial abuse. Here are five…

Domestic violence can be incredibly difficult to escape, and many victims feel like they have nowhere to turn. If you know someone in an abusive relationship, it’s important to provide them with the right resources and support. Here are some tips on how…

The idea that prostitution is work has been widely accepted by society and is often seen as a viable job option for those in poverty. The reality, however, is far from this as prostitution is a form of sexual exploitation of women by…

Toxic masculinity is a set of beliefs and behaviours that are traditionally associated with men and boys, such as dominance, aggression, violence, competitiveness, and stoicism. These traits are seen as socially desirable in many societies and can lead to men feeling pressure to…

One hundred years ago, in Britain, women were subject to a variety of oppressive laws that denied them basic rights and severely limited their opportunities. These laws were based on the idea that women were inferior to men and needed to be controlled…

Is it time to end jury trials in rape cases?

The problems with the way women experience the criminal justice system in this country are many, varied and overwhelmingly well-documented. No-one can realistically think that the system we currently have is working.

Custody cases, violence against women and violence against children

Submission to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Globally, 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lives, the majority of which takes place in the family home….

Radical feminism is a branch of feminism that emphasizes the belief that patriarchy is the fundamental source of oppression for women. It is an ideology that seeks to challenge traditional gender roles and to dismantle the structures of power and privilege that perpetuate…

Gender discrimination and sexism are still rife in British law, despite the huge strides towards equality that have been made in recent years. This is particularly true when it comes to the rights of women, who are often seen as second-class citizens with…

The Problem With Victim Blaming in the UK Family Courts

We are dismayed and appalled to witness the prevalence of victim blaming in the UK family courts. It is a form of injustice and discrimination that has been perpetuated for decades, with little attention…

We live in a world where 70% of women (16 million) have experienced some form of gender-based violence since the age of 15. Whether it be psychological abuse or physical assault, male violence against women and…

Having a home is a basic human right. However, every day millions of people live in desperate fear of being stripped of that right especially during a cost of living crisis. Shelter found that 59,000 women were targeted…