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Speak no evil; how victims of sexual abuse are treated once they report
Victims of sexual abuse are encouraged to report the crimes against them – but when they do, they can often find themselves isolated from family and friends, with little support from the authorities...
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It glitzing it up the only way to highlight violence?
When I saw the first bit of coverage last week of the star-studded End Sexual Violence in Conflict conference last week in London, I groaned inwardly. Here we go. More UN ‘ambassadors’ who cost money...
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Enough is enough, we need mandatory rape sentences now
Imagine a life sentence of disturbed sleep. Imagine being sentenced to never trusting another person. A life of solitary confinement with your trauma. That’s the sentence Magnus Meyer Hustveit...
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Marital rape… once in 20 years? #listenback
Earlier this week a really brave lady came forward to tell her story of marital rape on the Opinion Line. Her description of what happened to her is absolutely chilling, but it’s what failed to happen...
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Porn addiction… real or a media phenomenon?
I have always wondered whether ‘porn addiction’ was a real thing. Lots of people watch porn. Men, certainly, are quite open about watching it. Women not so much, often because it’s not particularly...
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Celebrating women #IWD2016
My enthusiasm for women and feminism is lifted every year by the sense of solidarity on two dates – Women’s Christmas, and International Women’s Day. Women’s Christmas is evocative for me because it’s...
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Rape figures are up – but could that be good news?
The latest crime figures from the CSO have shown a marked rise in recorded rapes and sexual assaults. In 2015, 536 rapes were reported throughout the State. That’s an increase of just over 12pc on...
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Wearing a black dress is a symbol of intent. Let's get to work, ladies
We’re used to seeing a sea of black at professional events. Rows of penguins, black suits, white shirts, bowties. That’s what professional life looks like. The Dail looks like that. The House of...
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Big shout out to @Earth_Cork for their support of #we believe her. They have a donation box on the counter for The Sexual Violence Centre Cork…..thanks guys pic.twitter.com/u3DdtXR45f — Sexual...
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What was she thinking?
What was she thinking, walking home alone? What was she thinking, wearing that? What was she thinking, getting that drunk? What was she thinking, getting a taxi by herself? Last month, a woman was...
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