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Sadiq Khan says he is 'impatient' for lasting change at Met police one year on from scathing Casey report

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan remains impatient for lasting cultural reforms in the Metropolitan Police, acknowledging progress but highlighting that there is still a long way to go.

Significant improvement in vetting standards, action against rogue officers, and increased focus on tackling violence against women and girls in the Metropolitan Police. [ more ]

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Female victims of crime in London being let down as charges drop across the capital

Female victims of crime in London are being let down by the authorities, with decreasing charge rates for violent crimes over the last five years.

The number of cases resulting in a charge has dropped, including in domestic abuse, murder or manslaughter, and violence against women. [ more ]

Time Out London

The BBC is airing a devastating new documentary about Sarah Everard

Murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer shook public trust in Metropolitan Police.

Documentary 'Search For Justice' aims to shed light on the crime and its aftermath. [ more ]

BBC News

Met Police: Speed of reforms dependent on funding - Rowley

The Metropolitan Police in London is implementing a new scheme to target the most dangerous criminals

The force is also prioritizing disciplinary action against officers accused of violence against women and girls [ more ]

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1 week ago

Susan Hall's 'closed door' approach to Met Police misconduct 'undermines' victims, commissioner says

Prominent women's safety campaigners criticise Susan Hall's stance on handling police misconduct privately, undermining efforts to address violence against women and girls. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Australia must do better': Albanese calls urgent national cabinet meeting as thousands rally to end men's violence against women

Urgent national cabinet meeting on men's violence against women to focus on changing public attitudes and taking concrete actions to prevent violence. [ more ]

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At least 350 women killed by men since murder of Sarah Everard

At least 350 women have been killed by men since Sarah Everard's murder, highlighting ongoing violence against women.

Campaigners emphasize the need for tangible action to address the crisis of violence against women and girls. [ more ]

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UK politics

Labour plans training for all police officers over violence against women

Compulsory training on combating violence against women and girls for police officers in England and Wales by Labour government.

Focus on raising standards in the police, improving culture, making officers aware of signs of male violence against women and girls. [ more ]

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Fue misoginia? Australia se cuestiona tras el ataque masivo

Misogyny and violence against women are significant issues in Australian society, highlighted by recent tragic events. [ more ]

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Police chief calls on commuters to call out misogyny on public transport

Misogynistic behavior is a societal challenge that requires people to speak up against violence towards women and girls.

Only one in five people report witnessing sexual harassment on trains to the police. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Music

Ministry tackle toxic misogyny on new song "B.D.E." ("Big Dick Energy")

Ministry releases new track "B.D.E." that addresses misogyny and violence against women

Upcoming album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES is set to be released on March 1st [ more ]

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Social justice

Misogyny Is a Precursor to Terrorism

Misogyny plays a significant role in acts of domestic terrorism both in the United States and internationally.

Perpetrators of violence against women often use patriarchal control as a motivating factor for their attacks. [ more ]

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Sarah Everard: It will take years to repair trust in the Met Police, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan expresses sympathy for Sarah Everard's family on the third anniversary of her murder.

Mayor Khan highlights the need to prevent violence against women and rebuild trust in the police. [ more ]

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Rachel Campos Duffy Says Feminism is 'Not About Women,' It's 'About Abortion and Communism'

Rachel Campos Duffy blames feminist movement for staying silent on violence against Israeli women by Hamas.

Duffy argues that feminism is not about all women and focuses on abortion and communism. [ more ]

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Thousands worldwide protest violence against women DW 11/26/2023

Thousands of people rallied in cities worldwide to condemn violence against women on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Major cities in Europe and the Americas saw significant turnout for the protests.

The murder of a 22-year-old university student in Italy has brought attention to the issue of violence against women in the country. [ more ]

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More than 3,000 women are murdered in Mexico each year: How violence affects the youngest victims

Violence against women in Mexico has increased in the last 30 years, with more than 3,000 women murdered annually.

Only 24% of the women murdered in Mexico are counted as femicides, but the real number is likely much higher.

Sexual crimes against girls and adolescents, family violence, trafficking, and child femicides have also increased in recent years. [ more ]

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Starmer reveals personal mission to tackle violence against women and girls

Keir Starmer emphasizes the importance of tackling violence against women and girls.

He believes schools and society should address the attitudes and behavior of young men on consent and online material.

The UK government rejected recommendations for a new sex education strategy to tackle sexual harassment and gender-based violence. [ more ]

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Europe politics

EU adopts first law tackling violence against women DW 05/07/2024

The EU passed its first law to combat violence against women, requiring countries to criminalize female genital mutilation, forced marriage, and online harassment. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Talking Europe - Can Europe protect its women? EU members at odds over gender-based crimes

One in three women in the EU aged 15 or over has experienced physical or sexual violence.

More than half of all women in Europe have been sexually harassed.

Several EU member states have resisted defining non-consensual sex as rape with stiff penalties. [ more ]

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Man who raped a woman in Harrow while she was unconscious jailed

Tackling violence against women is a top priority for law enforcement agencies like the Met Police. [ more ]

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'Extreme sexual deviant' raped woman while she was unconscious

Wynter, a sexual deviant, jailed for raping a woman while she was asleep or unconscious.

Victim's courage praised for leading to Wynter's sentencing and Sex Offenders register for life.

Police emphasize importance of supporting victims and removing offenders to tackle violence against women and girls. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Just one in ten voyeurism and indecent exposure reports in London resulted in charge, Met Police admit

Low charge rate for indecent exposure or voyeurism crimes needs improvement for better prevention of serious offenses. [ more ]

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Suspend officers accused of abusing women - charity

Calls for automatic suspension of police accused of violence against women

Need for mandatory suspension for police officers under investigation [ more ]

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London Police Should Not Have Hired Officer Who Killed Woman, Inquiry Finds

The murder of Sarah Everard exposed flaws in police vetting processes.

Improvements are needed in recruitment and oversight of police officers to prevent similar tragedies. [ more ]

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'Safe haven' opens in 600-year-old Guildhall to tackle violence against women and girls

Guildhall designated a safe haven for women and girls in City of London Corporation headquarters.

Staff at Guildhall trained to support individuals feeling unsafe by contacting police, providing facilities, and more. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Horror and fury in Australia as epidemic of violence against women sweeps across the country

Violence against women in Australia continues with a concerning frequency, sparking urgent conversations and calls for action. [ more ]

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MP reads out list of women killed by men in past year

Labour MP Jess Phillips honors women killed by men in the UK in the past year.

Phillips emphasizes the need to address and prevent violence against women. [ more ]

New York Post

We must stop ignoring violence against women in Italy

Femicide - the crime of killing a woman because she is a woman - is a significant issue in Italy, with over 100 women killed by former or current intimate partners in 2022.

Public outcry and protests over the death of a young Italian woman, Giulia Cecchettin, sparked demands for better legal and social protections for women in Italy, but received little attention in the US. [ more ]

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Australia's Albanese declares national crisis' after killings of women

Government pledges action to tackle domestic violence crisis after outcry over killings of women by their partners. [ more ]

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Gender-based violence tops W20 agenda ahead of G20 summit in Brazil

The lack of a standard definition of rape in Europe's law on violence against women is a key issue.

W20 is advocating for rejection of the EU directive due to its exclusions and failure to meet Istanbul Convention requirements. [ more ]

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It's time for women to lead the world to peace

Women leaders are playing a significant role in advocating for peace and condemning violence.

Violence against women, including rape, is being used as a weapon in conflicts. [ more ]

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Killing of Female Student Sparks Mass Protests in Italian Cities

Thousands of protesters in Italy demonstrate against violence against women.

Giorgia Meloni expresses support for Italian women.

Femicide rates in Italy have increased.

European leaders call for action to combat violence against women. [ more ]

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Like knives penetrating me': Greenland's victims of forced contraception seek justice

Thousands of teenage girls in Greenland were forcibly fitted with interuterine devices (IUDs) as part of a brutal contraceptive policy implemented by Denmark in the late 1960s.

The women who experienced this trauma are now speaking out and demanding reparation for the violation they endured.

The long-lasting effects of the IUDs are still being felt by these women, demonstrating the lasting impact of the forced contraceptive procedures. [ more ]

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Student's Killing Pushes Italy to Confront Violence Against Women

Debate in Italian Senate over new law on protections for women centered around Giulia Cecchettin, a 22-year-old student whose violent death has sparked national attention.

The case highlights the pervasive issue of violence against women in Italy, where chauvinistic attitudes persist at all levels of society.

Italy's Interior Ministry has recorded over 100 cases of women killed this year by intimate partners, making the issue a pressing concern. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

London politics

Sadiq Khan: Will Labour Party candidate win his third term as London mayor in 2024

Sadiq Khan, London Mayor, pledges to build 40,000 new council homes and end rough sleeping by 2030, if re-elected. He vows to tackle violence against women and uphold flagship policies like Ulez. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Free to kill: 21 men released on bail went on to attack women

The bail system in the UK is failing to protect women, leading to tragic consequences. [ more ]

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Long way to go before police forces can truly stamp out sexism, expert panel agrees

Institutionalized sexism persists in British police forces

Cultural change in policing requires societal change [ more ]

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Emma Caldwell's mother calls for criminal investigation into handling of case

Margaret Caldwell called for a criminal investigation into her daughter's murder case mishandling.

Iain Packer had a history of violence against women, evading justice for nearly two decades. [ more ]

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Man guilty of murdering woman found naked in woodland 18 years ago

A man found guilty of murdering a woman after nearly 19 years

Packer faced multiple charges involving offenses against women [ more ]

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Stamping out police sexism: Sign up to our International Women's Day panel event

Panel discussion on police tackling violence against women

Experts evaluating progress and challenges in UK police forces [ more ]

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3 months ago

Immigration row over Clapham attack refugee granted asylum despite sex crimes

A refugee granted asylum in the UK despite previous sexual assault convictions is being hunted over a chemical attack in Clapham.

The Home Office is under pressure to explain why the suspect was granted asylum and why he was allowed to stay in the country after his previous convictions. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Dem who demanded 'justice' after subway chokehold death skewered for post about NYC assaults

Political figure faces criticism for hypocrisy on addressing violence against women in NYC.

Social media users question the lack of public response to violent attacks against women in the city. [ more ]

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Music

Zahara, platinum-selling South African singer-songwriter, dies aged 35

Zahara, South African pop singer, has died at the age of 35.

She had suffered from liver disease and alcoholism. [ more ]

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France politics

Thousands march in France to condemn violence against women

Several thousand people marched in France to condemn violence against women on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

France has recorded 121 women killed so far this year in femicides, compared to 118 in 2022, according to government data. [ more ]

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