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Womens Rights: Europe

'Laws of Attrition' - Crushing Women's Rights in 21st Century Russia

Mothers who want to take a stand against the injustices they see perpetrated against women and other members of society will need to make a very difficult…

Cheltenham, UK: Sexual assault on Promenade in Rural English Spa Town

Colin Pilsworth, co-ordinator of Cheltenham Night Safe: "It's shocking that this could happen in such a central busy area where people expect to walk home…

UK: The Demonization of Immigration

As immigration to the UK is increasingly demonized and restrictions tightened, it can only be a matter of time until Britain sees itself unable to fully help…

Anne Frank Trust Prison Project: Ex-Prisoner Shares Her Story

Six years ago, I was a qualified Nurse, and used to work very long hours... Then I ended up in prison, which changed the course of my life completely... I…

Forced Marriage & the Heart of Darkness

A GP said I had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but I think the borderline was triggered by something a lot more complex and ingrained. If your parents believe…

UK: Teenage Mother Brutalised by Thugs on Nappy Shopping Trip

The 19-year-old was dragged from her car’s passenger seat by a gang of at least seven thugs... The teenager’s mother said her eyesight was the main concern...

2012: the year when it became okay to blame victims of sexual assault

The myth that women can be held responsible for men’s sex crimes has returned. Including politicians on both sides of the Atlantic.

Gender equality: More than just ‘women’s issues’

Prominent academics, activists and leaders from the northern and southern Mediterranean region met earlier this week in Istanbul to share their experiences and…

Women's Brains. No Place in the UK Media?

A recent study showed national newspapers tend to seek expert opinions from men... History presenter Mary Beard was described in a national paper as too ugly…

How prostitution became France's hottest social issue

UK among worst in Europe for employing female judges

Around 23% of judges in England and Wales are women with only Azerbaijan and Armenia having a lower ratio, says report

Turkish women act against street harrassment

Well-known attorney Hicran Akkaya Senol was enjoying her morning jog in Istanbul’s Sisli district earlier this week when she said she felt someone grab her.…

French parliament adopts sexual harassment law

The French parliament unanimously adopted new legislation Tuesday, making sexual harassment a criminal offence punishable by up to three years in jail to…

Hoots in Parliament: France Debates Sexual Harassment Law

The hooting and catcalls began as soon as the Cabinet minister stood, wearing a blue and white flowered dress. It did not cease for the entire time she spoke…

French minister wants prostitution to ‘disappear’

France’s new Women’s Rights Minister Najat Vallaud-Belkacem’s stated mission is to start the eradication of prostitution in France by pushing tough legislation…