Lauren Smith-Fields died after a Bumble date, this is why her death made headlines worldwide
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TV
This new ITV documentary takes you inside the secret world of the UK’s ‘virginity clinics’
This new ITV documentary uncovers the dark underworld of virginity clinics and honour-based violence against women.
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- Morgan Cormack
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News
“Don’t be that guy”: why we need more violence against women campaigns like this one
A powerful new campaign by Police Scotland demands that men reflect on their own behaviour.
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- Moya Crockett
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News
“Warped, selfish and brutal”: judge sentences Sarah Everard’s murderer to life in prison
Wayne Couzens was handed a whole life sentence today.
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- Amy Beecham
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Entertainment
Jodie Comer and Adam Driver in a medieval movie? Yes please
Watch the trailer that everybody is talking about.
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“How the night I was raped changed the course of my life forever”
After being raped by a man on her way home one night, a young woman was determined to see her attacker jailed, and help other women in the same situation
Life
The ‘rough sex’ defence put dead women on trial – banning it is a feminist victory
The government has published an amendment that will ban the ‘sex game gone wrong’ defence from courts in England and Wales. Here’s why that matters.
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- Moya Crockett
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Podcasts
Loved Serial? You’ll be hooked on this true crime podcast about a cold case revisited
Bear Brook has all the hallmarks of a gripping investigation that draws the listener in.
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- Anna Brech
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Life
The domestic abuse bill has finally returned to parliament – so what’s next?
A new version of the domestic abuse bill is now making its way through parliament. But what will it really mean for women?
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- Moya Crockett and Hollie Richardson
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Life
Campaigners call for law change over “rough sex gone wrong” defence claims in court
It's time to take action on it.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Dakota Johnson’s powerful collection of real life sexual assault stories is surprisingly uplifting
It's difficult but crucial listening.
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- Megan Murray
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Life
Meghan Markle’s secret engagement photo sees her paying tribute to women killed by violence
She shared an Instagram photo of the moment.
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- Hollie Richardson
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- Christobel Hastings
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Kaitlyn Dever just explained the importance of sharing stories of sexual assault
The actor opened up about getting into the headspace of rape survivor Marie Adler.
Life
French activists are protesting in an attempt to end femicide for good
Hundreds of people have protested violence against women
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- Moya Lothian-McLean
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Life
“Why don’t we care more about Donald Trump’s sexual misconduct allegations?”
The headlines are tough, but we can't get complacent.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
Rape victims are now asked to give their mobile phones to police
Here's why this is a bad thing for convictions
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
The Handmaid’s Tale stars share powerful stories about sexual violence
“This is not fiction. These are real stories from real women.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
How stalkers are using apps to track their victims
“They’re really easy to get, they’re really easy to use"
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- Emily Reynolds
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Visible Women
Women’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 13/2/18
We’re swooning over Michelle Obama, celebrating the achievements of an 81-year-old NASA employee, and more.
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- Moya Crockett
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- Anna Brech
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The woman who collects garments worn by sexual assault survivors
"The garment is memory, witness, voice"
People
Amber Heard pens powerful essay on sexual violence
"We are in a transformative political moment"
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- Emily Reynolds
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