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fromIndependent
1 week ago

The murder of Dublin prostitute Lizzie O'Neill - a century-old mystery with links to WB Yeats, a GP and a garda

As Pat Reilly approached the woman, initially believing she was merely asleep, he was struck by the contrasting sight of her grey tweed suit against the blood on her blouse—signifying a grim reality.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Park staff trained to tackle harassment of women

The kinds of behaviours this training would assist with include inappropriate comments, gestures, cat calling or even unwanted touching... anything that makes you feel unsafe is not OK.
London politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Fitness lover shows why women aren't comfortable going to the gym after 6 pm

"Ngl I'm doing the same thing, not boutta wait to do pull-ups while you playing jungle gym."
Women in technology
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London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Inside the ugly side of Cheltenham Festival with women facing abuse and intimidation

Increased reports of harassment during Cheltenham Festival have made many women feel unsafe, prompting the council to open a safe space.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
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Female jogger reveals she open carries while working out- and urges other women to run with a gun: 'Protect yourself ladies'

London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Inside the ugly side of Cheltenham Festival with women facing abuse and intimidation

Increased reports of harassment during Cheltenham Festival have made many women feel unsafe, prompting the council to open a safe space.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Exercise

Female jogger reveals she open carries while working out- and urges other women to run with a gun: 'Protect yourself ladies'

UK news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | USA's surprising ranking on list of safest countries for solo female travelers

Spain, Austria, and Italy are the safest countries for women traveling solo according to a new study.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

TTC's spontaneous connections ad campaign slammed as 'tone deaf' | CBC News

A lot of women live with this knowledge that at some point in the future you will be harassed on the TTC. The question is always when and how that's going to happen.
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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Everard inquiry opens survey for police forces

The Angiolini Inquiry seeks police feedback on recruitment, culture, and vetting issues following the murder of Sarah Everard.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Domestic Worker Abuse in Saudi Arabia

Domestic workers from Kenya and Uganda face extreme dangers in Saudi Arabia, often returning harmed or dead.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'Lisa was murdered by a man she knew', police and Dorrian family say

Lisa Dorrian's disappearance highlights ongoing threats faced by women in the area.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Inside the Telegram Groups Doxing Women for Their Facebook Posts

The Telegram groups targeting women from 'Are We Dating the Same Guy?' engage in harassment and nonconsensual image sharing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We're coming for you,' English police chief tells domestic abusers

A new approach is being adopted to address domestic abuse and enhance policing effectiveness in Avon and Somerset.
The initiative emphasizes the need for early intervention and a comprehensive understanding of perpetrator behavior.
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