Tag: VAWG
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WPUK evidence to the CPS Consultation: Gender deception, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
WPUK evidence to the CPS Consultation: Gender deception, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO), submitted December 2022. The CPS consultation refers to a proposed revision to its legal guidance...
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New MoJ transgender prisoner policy: WPUK Statement
We believe no female prisoner should be forced to share prison space with male prisoners. The United Nations mandate to keep male and female prisoners separate is essential, not...
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WPUK statement: For Women Scotland vs the Scottish Ministers
For Women Scotland vs the Scottish Ministers serves to remind us that UK law does not work for women. By accident or design, there is a disregard for women’s rights,...
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Joint letter to Reem Alsalem, UN Rapporteur VAWG
Joint Letter to Reem Alsalem #UNSRVAW. We are publishing the joint letter signed by Woman’s Place UK and key feminist organisations and advocates to Reem Alsalem, UN Special Rapporteur...
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Joan Smith: Ending VAWG must be a national priority
Ending VAWG is an urgent national priority Four years ago, this country suffered the highest number of terrorist fatalities since the 7/7 attacks in 2005. Thirty-six people died in...
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Woman’s Place UK Portsmouth: Jean Hatchet
This is the text of a speech given by Jean Hatchet at our meeting co-hosted by Portsmouth University on Thursday 16th September 2021, A Woman’s Place is asking big questions. The event is...
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Woman’s Place UK Portsmouth: Lucy Masoud
This is the text of a speech given by Lucy Masoud, at our meeting co-hosted by Portsmouth University on Thursday 16th September 2021, A Woman’s Place is asking big...
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Woman’s Place UK Portsmouth: Dr Shonagh Dillon
This is the text of a speech given by Dr Shonagh Dillon, at our meeting co-hosted by Portsmouth University on Thursday 16th September 2021, A Woman's Place is asking...
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Coronavirus: Urgent actions needed to tackle domestic and sexual violence
The Coronavirus crisis has thrown a spotlight on the very high levels of domestic abuse and male violence against women and girls in our society. The crisis will also...
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Political party promises to end violence against women and girls
November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and girls (VAWG). The United Nations are calling on people everywhere to stand up and be...
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An open letter to Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis England and Wales
Dear Sisters, Some of you may have seen my last blog post, The silencing of feminists silences survivors , which Woman’s Place UK very kindly published whilst protecting my...
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The silencing of feminists silences survivors
– Dear Sisters, I’m writing as a feminist who has devoted over two decades of my life to ending violence against women (VAW). I’ve worked in frontline services in...
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Equality Act 2010 Exemptions Should Be Retained, Strengthened And Extended
Speech made by Judith Green, co-founder of Woman’s Place UK, 31st October 2017 In thanking David Davies, I have a small confession to make. I’m a card-carrying member of...
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