After my rapist was acquitted

14 June 2017

I had tried so many times to take my life

14 June 2017

Thank you for the card and kind words of support

14 June 2017

Rape & Sexual Abuse in Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre

14 June 2017

Rape & Sexual Abuse in Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre Our report chronicles a regime of predatory sexual abuse (including racist sexual abuse) since it opened and began accepting women and families in 2002.  It brings together the many allegations that have been reported to us, with other reports that have appeared in the media.  …

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Check out the All African Womens Group on facebook

14 June 2017

Find their campaign here

REFUGE FROM RAPE & DESTITUTION

14 June 2017

Over 1.25 million people, including 300,000 children, are destitute in Britain. People don’t eat regularly, can’t afford clothes and are dependent on others, sometimes strangers, for a roof over their heads.  

Press: High court rules in favour of rape victim who retracted accusation under duress

1 August 2016

Woman known as Sarah has compensation increased after she made allegation against husband before changing her mind, under pressure from him. Lisa Longstaff from Women Against Rape (War), which made written submissions to the judge, said: “Sarah finally got some justice! CICA rules are applied in a sexist and uncompassionate way, and War is one …

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International week of actions to close detention centres

29 June 2015

Protest and Speak Out “THIS IS A PRISON NOT A HOLIDAY CAMP” International week of actions to close detention centres 15 – 21 June 2015, 12 noon to 2pm: Parliament Square, nearest tube Westminster. CLOSE YARL’S WOOD AND ALL DETENTION CENTRES! Detention without limit – Rape by guards – No healthcare – Mothers separated from their kids – Fast Track decisions …

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Rape victim falsely accused of lying by police wins £20,000 payout

24 May 2015

Rape victim falsely accused of lying by police wins £20,000 payout Police admit wrongly arresting woman assaulted at age 17, but mother criticises force for leaving her daughter traumatized The Guardian Friday 22 May 2015 A rape victim falsely accused of lying by detectives has won £20,000 in damages after suing police under the Human …

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Evidence to Rashida Manjoo, UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women

2 December 2014

Evidence to Rashida Manjoo, UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women  “In the 12 months to March 2013 there were about 10,000 recorded rapes of adults in England and Wales, and about 6,000 recorded rapes of children. “Only 1,820 (18%) of those recorded rape allegations led to a ‘sanction detection’ in which an offender was …

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