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How to take part in the upcoming march in memory of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman
The event will take place on the two year anniversary of their murder.
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“Does the government really think we’re running out of money because we’re ignorant?”
MPs need to stop suggesting ‘better budgeting’, ‘learning to cook’ and ‘working more’ as solutions to the cost of living crisis.
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Deborah James “gutted” she won’t live to see her book published as Bowelbabe fund reaches £6 million
The BBC presenter recently announced that her active treatment for bowel cancer had stopped.
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Jake Daniels coming out as gay highlights the stark LGBTQ+ representation gap in men’s football
The Blackpool player became the first male professional to come out in over 30 years, whereas the women’s game champions inclusion.
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10 defiant images from the Bans Off Our Bodies rally for abortion rights
The weekend saw mass demonstrations across the US as organisers prepared to fight against the repeal of Roe v Wade.
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The Met has now issued over 100 fines in its Partygate investigation
The figure was updated from 50 to 100 fixed penalty notices on Thursday.
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This Western country is about to become the first to offer menstrual leave to women
The measure will allow people who suffer from severe period pains to have up to three days off work every month.
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Stella Creasy’s rape threat story highlights the big problem with how we frame sexual harassment
The Labour MP revealed she was threatened with gang-rape by male peers while at university.
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A Met police officer is now facing 44 charges of sex crimes against women
PC David Carrick, 47, was charged with three additional offences on Monday.
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Poland’s near-total ban on abortion has left Ukrainian refugees struggling to access healthcare
“There is a bit of shock expressed [from refugees that are] escaping Ukraine where abortion is legal and winding up in Poland where abortion is illegal.”
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Women and girls in Afghanistan are facing an ever-growing list of draconian rules under the Taliban
A new order introduced this week requires all women to cover their faces in public.
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What you can do right now to support abortion rights in the UK
When one in three women will have an abortion by the time they are 45, it’s incredibly scary to consider the long-term consequences.
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This vital Reddit group is helping people to access abortions and aftercare support
The Auntie Network is providing a space for people to access safe services and support amid concerns that Roe v Wade will be overturned.
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The whole-life sentence handed to Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens is being appealed
Lawyers for Couzens say he “shows remorse” and penalty should be reduced to a regular life sentence.
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Phoebe Bridgers is the latest star to share their abortion story in light of the Roe v Wade ruling
Bridgers joins a long list of women who have shared their stories over the years.
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Belly Mujinga’s death sparked an outcry in 2020 – can the delayed inquest bring her justice?
The 47-year-old died from Covid-19 after reportedly being spat at and coughed on by a train passenger.
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“We’re like sisters now”: one woman on what it’s been like to welcome a Ukrainian family
“There have been a few moments where I’ve just had to take myself away and have a good cry because I’m just so grateful that they’re here.”
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- Lauren Geall
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‘Sexist of the year’: PM asked to clarify if award was given out at Downing Street party
Deputy leader of the Labour party Angela Rayner has written to Boris Johnson demanding answers.
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Katie Kenyon murder: body of missing 33-year-old found in Lancashire forest
A 50-year-old man has been charged with the murder.
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Senior MPs are calling for “radical action” after Westminster sexual misconduct claims
“I want to make sure everyone feels supported and has somewhere to turn.”
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