NHS £50m Boost for Abuse Victims to End Postcode Lottery
The government pledges a historic crackdown on violence against women and girls, with new NHS services and £50m for child victims. Read the full strategy.
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UK Complaint Filed Against Iranian Officials for Crackdown
Victims of Iran's 2022 crackdown file a criminal complaint in the UK against senior officials, including the interior minister, for crimes against humanity. Read the full story.
Table Tennis Bans Transgender Women from Female Sport
Table Tennis England will ban transgender women from competing against biological females from August 2026, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act. Read the full story.
Labour bars trans women from main conference hall and voting
Labour Party confirms trans women will be barred from the main hall and denied voting rights at its 2026 Women's Conference following a legal review. Read the full story on the party's contentious decision.
Labour bans trans women from main conference proceedings
Labour's NEC has approved a plan to restrict the main hall of its 2026 Women's Conference to biological women, following a Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act. Read the full story.
Manchester's Secret Winter Safety Plan for Women Revealed
Greater Manchester Police unveil a major operation with undercover and uniformed officers to safeguard women and girls in the city's nightlife this festive season. Learn about the plan and its context.
Ex-EHRC chief: Labour has 'abandoned women's rights'
Baroness Falkner accuses Labour of being 'terrified' of MPs pushing trans self-ID and failing grooming gang victims. Read the full explosive interview.
Arrest Warrant for Sheikh Hasina's Son in Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi tribunal has issued an arrest warrant for Sajeeb Wazed, son of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, on crimes against humanity charges. Read the latest on the tribunal's rulings and political fallout.
Millions seek church help in cost-of-living crisis
New research reveals millions are seeking help from churches for food, heating, and debt this Christmas. Discover how communities are responding and where to find support.
Mitch Brown condemns Newman, Carey over AFWL remarks
AFL star Mitch Brown calls out Sam Newman and Wayne Carey for 'harmful' criticism of the women's league, linking disrespect to violence against women. Read his powerful response.
Libyan man appears at ICC on war crimes charges
Khaled El Hishri, accused of atrocities at a Tripoli prison, made his first ICC appearance. Judges set a key hearing for May 2025. Read the full details.
Police still failing on misogyny after Sarah Everard, report finds
A damning report reveals repeated failures to root out sexual predators in UK police forces, with key vetting reforms still not implemented years after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full investigation.
Simon Cowell's Next Act Netflix Release Date Revealed
Simon Cowell returns to launch a new global boyband in a Netflix docu-series. All episodes drop on December 10. Discover the cast and what to expect.
Doctor accused of child sex crimes dies in custody
A Montana anesthesiologist arrested for alleged child sexual assault and sharing explicit material has died by suicide in jail. The investigation into potential victims continues.
Phillips: Police sex crime failures are 'inexcusable'
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips says a damning inquiry reveals critical police failings on violence against women. She demands urgent action to protect women and girls.
Inquiry: 'Critical Failure' in Data on Sex Crimes Against Women
A damning report finds basic questions on stranger rapes in England and Wales cannot be answered due to poor data. The inquiry calls for urgent reform and better use of AI to stop perpetrators.
Inquiry finds critical failure in sex crime data
A damning report reveals a critical failure to track stranger rapes in England and Wales, hampering prevention efforts. Read the shocking findings from the Angiolini Inquiry.
Inquiry exposes police failings after Sarah Everard murder
A damning report finds an 'unacceptable level of inconsistency' in how police tackle violence against women. Lady Elish Angiolini warns perpetrators are slipping through cracks. Read the full findings.
Predators 'roam freely' as women live in fear, report warns
A major report warns critical failures leave women unsafe in public spaces. Lady Elish Angiolini demands urgent action, stating 'lives are at stake'. Read the findings.
Sarah Everard's mother speaks out as report slams police failings
Four years after Sarah Everard's murder, an inquiry reveals predators still evade justice due to police inaction. Her mother describes enduring grief and rage.
New NHS Adviser to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
Labour MP Jess Asato appointed as Violence Against Women and Girls adviser to the Department of Health. She will lead an NHS overhaul to improve victim support and early identification.
New NHS Adviser on Violence Against Women Appointed
Labour MP Jess Asato drafted to overhaul NHS response to violence against women and girls, as concerns mount over government's ability to halve VAWG. Read the full story.
MPs: Pets must be recognised in domestic abuse orders
MPs demand urgent law change as abusers exploit victims' bonds with pets. New data reveals one in 15 cases involve threats to animals, trapping survivors.
Viral TikTok sparks calls for national TV ad on women's safety
A viral TikTok exposing the daily safety measures women take has sparked calls for a national TV advert. We speak to HASSL founder Amy Watson on tackling violence at its root.
Australia's domestic violence crisis: Connecting the dots
As Australia faces a domestic violence national crisis, experts point to the dangerous link between big sporting events, alcohol consumption and gambling losses behind closed doors.
Russian 'Human Safari' Drones Hunt Kherson Civilians
Russian FPV drones are hunting civilians in Kherson in acts the UN calls crimes against humanity. Over 200 killed since July 2024. Read the full report.
ICC Judges Rule on Duterte Provisional Release
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be freed from ICC detention as appeals judges decide his provisional release while facing crimes against humanity charges. Follow this developing international justice story.
Calls for Police Oversight After Domestic Homicide
Exclusive: Federal experts demand urgent independent oversight of police after failures in Kardell Lomas domestic violence case. Join the call for justice.
Thousands March to End Violence Against Women
On International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, thousands take to UK streets demanding action. See how communities united for change.
Italy criminalises femicide with life imprisonment
Italy's parliament has passed a landmark law recognising femicide as a distinct crime, punishable by life imprisonment. The move comes amid a national outcry over violence against women. Discover the details.
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