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Campaigning to change sexist and discriminatory laws against women | Affirmative Consent | Family Courts and Domestic Abuse | Abortion |
🔊 New: Lived Experience with Lisa Ward

Tune in to hear insights on tackling VAWG, nuances of education on consent, and how support providers with lived experience can close the gap between service-provider and service-user survivors. @lisapinkyward.bsky.social

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Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Lived Experience with Lisa Ward
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March 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Are you aware of the devices in your home that could be used to perpetrate #TechAbuse? Learn how to secure your devices this #SaferInternetDay >> refugetechsafety.org/hometech/
February 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Right to Equality is sharing this campaign to support a survivor as she challenges systemic silence and fights to speak out about her experiences

This case isn’t just about one person; it’s about holding the system accountable and pushing for real change

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Help Family Court Survivor Share Her Story
A survivor of abuse is fighting for the right to speak publicly about her experience.
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February 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Delighted this prolific child sex abuser (teacher), who abused my friend has been convicted. It's been an incredibly hard year. But, I am appalled at the reporting by the Sentinel
'He has done a lot of good in the community...lost his home' Cry me a river! www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
Paedophile North Staffordshire teacher loses job, home and reputation
Martin Wynne worked at Chesterton Community Sports College
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February 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Three judges who oversaw Family Court hearings involving Sara Sharif before she was murdered can be named following a legal appeal.

‘I am going to hope for the best’ said the judge who awarded the care of Sara Sharif to her murderous father.

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January 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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We are incredibly disappointed, but not surprised, by the findings of the latest @nao.org.uk report. Confidence in the justice system is at an all-time low, and every day survivors continue to be failed, with devastating consequences. (1/3) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Home Office not doing enough to keep women and girls safe, watchdog says
The government's spending watchdog finds the Home Office has
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January 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Services like @solacewomensaid.bsky.social provide essential, lifesaving support to survivors of domestic abuse, and we desperately need to see an increase in funding – not cuts. www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/dome... (1/3)
Domestic abuse workers call rally outside Tower Hamlets’ Town Hall
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January 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We sit down with legal expert Nogah Ofer to break down the challenges, the progress, and what still needs to change.

From courtroom bias to systemic barriers, this episode is a deep dive into the fight for justice.

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Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Legal Reform with Nogah Ofer
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January 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Recent investigations by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and The Slow Newscast have exposed alarming issues in the UK family court system.

Unregulated “experts” are influencing life-changing custody decisions.

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Psychologist’s ‘alarming’ views on domestic abuse throw spotlight on…
Undercover recording reveals Melanie Gill berating ‘completely biased’ judges who have bought into ‘radical feminism’
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January 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The transparency pilot is a vital step forward —but is it enough?

As our latest blog explores, transparency must be more than just a policy shift. Survivors need clear guidance and a justice system that works for them—not against them

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Abuse and hostility in the family court: Part one - 'I don't want my business being discussed' - Right to Equality
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January 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Here's the final part of my blog series for @right2equality.bsky.social This looks at a family court case involving allegations of domestic abuse and international child abduction and how judges, interpreters and court clerks always have to expected the unexpected righttoequality.org/a-week-in-ma...
A week in Manchester’s Family Court Part Three – Behind Closed Doors - Right to Equality
Ruth Green writes about a hearing where a judge must quickly adjust to unexpected news to determine the best interests of the child.
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January 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Scrutiny isn’t blame—it’s accountability.

The challenge to the ban on naming Sara Sharif’s judges was never about undermining the judiciary but about ensuring transparency and fairness in our justice system.

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January 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Abortion is healthcare, and it is a human right. No one should be sent to prison for ending their own pregnancy. Read the joint statement on why abortion should be decriminalised in England and Wales:

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January 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
At Right to Equality, we stand with #AngelinaJolie in recognising the urgent need to prioritise women’s safety, rights, and leadership in creating a more just world

Policies designed by women, focused on women, and executed with women are not just necessary — they are essential
January 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Here's the second instalment of my sobering week in Manchester's family court for @right2equality.bsky.social focused on care proceedings, alleged neglect, parental struggles with addiction and a child being reunited with his father after 12 years righttoequality.org/a-week-in-ma...
A week in Manchester's Family Court - Part Two - Right to Equality
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January 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Take on a challenge, sign up to an event or host your own #Fundraising activity.

However you choose to fundraise, your support can help us transform the response to #DomesticAbuse 💙

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January 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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These words are a rallying cry for women everywhere to own their power and redefine what leadership looks like.

We’re driven by this vision—to uplift and empower women-led brands and organizations to not only take the lead but to transform industries, communities, and conversations. 🌟
January 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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🚨Save the date🚨 *24th June 2025*. This years SHERA
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conference is #GoingGlobal and partnered with multiple universities, industry & NGOs around the world. The intersection of family law & health explored in UK, Brazil, USA, Canada, Africa, Japan and+. More info soon
January 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Really important inquiry by the #ScottishParliament about the financial considerations when leaving an abusive partner. I know I, and many of the women I interviewed, have been waiting for an opportunity to highlight 'the costs of leaving' & the #economicabuse they've experienced. (1/3)
January 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
We are heartbroken to hear about five-year-old Timotej, who was killed during an unsupervised visit with his father.

While this case is not confirmed to be family court related at this time, it serves as a reminder of how vulnerable children truly are.

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January 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Non-fatal strangulation is one of the most dangerous forms of domestic abuse, with victims 8x more likely to be killed in abusive relationships

We must act now to protect victims and ensure perpetrators face justice

Let’s stand together to demand change!

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Petition: Make non-fatal strangulation a standalone criminal offence in Scotland
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to make non-fatal strangulation a standalone criminal offence in Scotland.
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January 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Right to Equality firmly stands with survivors who face a justice system and a societal narrative that too often prioritises the reputations of powerful men over the voices of those they harm.

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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/dec/02/conor-mcgregor-verdict-manosphere-masculinity
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December 4, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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"Today is the 35th anniversary of the convention on the rights of the child. Has the situation for children improved? No...we will not look away...until they can speak up freely" says chair of UNCRC. #familycourt #DOLs #privatelaw #publiclaw #CSA tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
‘Let’s excuse abusive men from abusing and enable sexual abuse’: child sexual abuse investigations in England’s private family courts
Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is an ongoing scourge upon society. There is minimal understanding of the experiences of mothers and children in private law family court proceedings (PLP), when CSA is rep...
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November 20, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the lives lost to anti-transgender violence and stand in solidarity with the transgender community.

Let’s continue to champion equality, uplift trans voices, and create environments where everyone can thrive. 🏳️‍⚧️✨
November 20, 2024 at 4:59 PM
'I'm Telling the Truth' : Part 1

#LaraFeigel shows us why change is needed in family courts. Things many survivors face in private family law proceedings are often unable to be shared publicly.

We want to share with you some common themes:

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November 19, 2024 at 6:57 PM