CW: Domestic violence, sexual violence With the events of this summer and George Floyd’s death still weighing heavily on our minds as we continue to demand change, an inkling of…
Imagine a world in which women cannot decide about their bodies, health, and future. Welcome to 21st century Poland. On the 22nd of October 2020 Poland’s government-controlled constitutional court has…
Following a two-week trial, Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of rape and criminal sexual assault. He could face up to 25 years in prison and will be placed on…
In the last five years rapes reported to police have risen by 65%; a startling result of the lessening stigma of being a survivor, and the rise of the #MeToo…
The Turkish Parliament recently debated a new bill on January 16th that has been dubbed the “marry your rapist” bill, where men who have been convicted of statutory rape will…
Content warning: sexual harassment and assault. In the past few weeks two women have come forward to accuse American Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of historic sexual assault. These accusations…
The Raith Rovers Rapist
For those who love the sport, football is an escape from reality; a chance to put real life on hold and get lost in the game. My dad went with…
Breaking the silence
CW: sexual assault I still remember the first time my mother told me not to smile too much when taking a walk. Keep your head down, she used to tell…
Scarlet letter be damned: it is time to end victim blaming
CW: Domestic violence, sexual violence With the events of this summer and George Floyd’s death still weighing heavily on our minds as we continue to demand change, an inkling of…
In Poland, the Handmaid’s Tale is now a reality
Imagine a world in which women cannot decide about their bodies, health, and future. Welcome to 21st century Poland. On the 22nd of October 2020 Poland’s government-controlled constitutional court has…
Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of rape
Following a two-week trial, Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of rape and criminal sexual assault. He could face up to 25 years in prison and will be placed on…
Rape prosecution: why radical change is an imminent necessity
In the last five years rapes reported to police have risen by 65%; a startling result of the lessening stigma of being a survivor, and the rise of the #MeToo…
Turkey’s ‘marry-your-rapist’ bill
The Turkish Parliament recently debated a new bill on January 16th that has been dubbed the “marry your rapist” bill, where men who have been convicted of statutory rape will…
Personal Experience: The bravery of Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez inspires hope and a deep sadness to silent victims of sexual assault
Content warning: sexual harassment and assault. In the past few weeks two women have come forward to accuse American Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of historic sexual assault. These accusations…