Somos Las Mujeres Contra la Violación y nos oponemos a la extradición de Julian Assange

14 June 2017

Somos Las Mujeres Contra la Violación y nos oponemos a la extradición de Julian Assange Durante décadas hemos hecho campañas para que se capture, inculpe y condene a los violadores. Pero la persecución de Assange es de carácter político. Katrin Axelsson y Lisa Longstaff del colectivo Las Mujeres Contra la Violación guardian.co.uk, jueves 23 de …

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Open Letter to Keir Starmer RE: Consultation on alleged false allegations of rape

14 June 2017

Open Letter to Keir Starmer RE: Consultation on alleged false allegations of rape We strongly believe that the prosecution of women for alleged false allegations of rape is not in the public interest. This is because: ● It distracts from the true rape scandal that over 90% of rapists get away with it since 90% …

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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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14 June 2017

Former Met police officer admits to failing investigation of rape cases 

In the media: The benefit cap is supporting state child abuse

14 June 2017

The benefit cap is supporting state child abuse The Guardian, Jan 2014, which connects benefit cuts with domestic violence and the state taking children from mothers. As a family brings a legal challenge to the £500 limit, the treatment of mothers in violent relationships is brought into sharp relief.

Check out the All African Womens Group on facebook

14 June 2017

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Video: Layla Ibrahim film interview

14 June 2017

Layla Ibrahim film interview Support our campaign to quash Layla’s conviction – like our Layla Ibrahim is Innocent page on facebook

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.  

Statement: Erioth Mwesigwa’s case refused – more help needed

3 May 2017

Thanks to the 100s of people who wrote in support of Ms Mwesigwa, a victim of multiple rape by soldiers in Uganda, targeted because her husband, a prominent local politician, was suspected of opposing the President. Last Friday Ms Mwesigwa stopped her removal by refusing to go with the Yarl’s Wood guards when they came to take her to the airport. But the guards warned her that “next time” she would be physically forced onto the plane back to Uganda.

Statement: Erioth Mwesigwa released from detention, but still fighting for the right to stay

3 May 2017

We, the All African Women’s Group, send thanks from the bottom of our hearts for all the support you gave to our precious sister Erioth Mwesigwa. Erioth is a 58-year-old woman from Uganda who suffered multiple rape by soldiers in Uganda. She was persecuted because her husband was suspected of opposing the President. Her husband, …

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Teaser of play Pursuing Justice – sex workers take their rapist to court

3 May 2017

Briefing: Oppose proposal to make men accused of rape anonymous

7 December 2016

Why we oppose proposals to make people accused of rape anonymous Women Against Rape Briefing to Parliament (amendment to Policing and Crime Bill – Lords Report Stage 7/12 Dec 2016) Following the closure of several investigations into allegations of sexual violence by celebrities and VIPs, there has been another media frenzy and lobby of Parliament …

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In the media: Layla Ibrahim on Victoria Derbyshire Show

16 November 2016

Layla Ibrahim – Victoria Derbyshire Show, 16 Nov 2016 Support our campaign to get Layla’s conviction quashed – go to Layla Ibrahim is innocent on Facebook

In the media: 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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Evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee on Prostitution

18 February 2016

Evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee on Prostitution Submission to the Home Affairs Select Committee on Prostitution   1) ‘Whether criminal sanction in relation to prostitution should continue to fall more heavily on those who sell sex, rather than those who buy it.‘ Criminal sanction should not fall on either seller or buyer. We …

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