sexual violence

Sexual assault
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EDITORIAL

‘I’ve been sexually assaulted four times. It’s not fine. It never was’

Roe McDermott writes about her experiences of sexual violence, and the way society is trained to seek out any…

By Roe McDermott

Donald Trump guilty

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After decades of zero consequence, Trump has been found liable for sexual abuse and defamation

For years, Donald Trump has laughed in the face of sexual misconduct allegations and made claims that certain…

By Sarah Gill

drink spiking

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Incidents of drink spiking are rapidly increasing in Ireland — how are we supposed to feel safe?

New research shows that we’re more aware of drink spiking than ever before, but how can we address…

By Sarah Gill

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In the last 10 days, four women have been attacked in Cork, Dublin and Kilkenny: So when do we march?

Swaggering in its indemnity, male violence against women continues to pervade our streets with brutal examples continuing to…

By Lauren Heskin

violence against women
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Streets, nightclubs, at home: There are no safe spaces left for women

Needle spiking, taxi assaults, the shadow pandemic of domestic abuse – How are women supposed to feel safe?…

By Kate Demolder

Sarah Everard

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Monsters among us: Silence is complicity and other realities in the wake of Sarah Everard’s death

By Lauren Heskin

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Dublin Rape Crisis Centre highlights sexual violence in Ireland with its ‘#16stats in 16 days’ campaign

The centre has been sharing one statistic a day about sexual violence in Ireland, and urging people to…

By Megan Burns

EDITORIAL

98% increase in contacts to rape crisis centres seeking counselling during the pandemic

Rape crisis centres across the country saw an increase in those looking for support during lockdown Six rape…

By Erin Lindsay

365 days

EDITORIAL

Singer Duffy slams Netflix’s 365 Days for ‘glamourising’ sex trafficking

Polish film 365 Days has become something of an unlikely sensation on Netflix and singer Duffy has objected to…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Sexual harassment: Why are we still making excuses?

A new government campaign shows that we still try to explain away unacceptable behaviour. It is time for…

By Amanda Cassidy

Delhi Crime

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Netflix’s new, harrowing TV series ‘Delhi Crime’ will be a must-watch

Many will remember the truly disturbing news story that caused global outrage: the 2012 Delhi gang rape. Jyoti Singh,…

By Jennifer McShane

Upskirting

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Upskirting is now set to become a crime in England

New legislation has been passed by the House of Lords in Britain which will make 'upskirting' an official…

By Edaein OConnell