Rights of Women
@rightsofwomen.bsky.social
Women’s legal rights charity supporting women facing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in England & Wales since 1975. Campaigns for equality, justice & safety in the law for all women.
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50th Anniversary Report - Rights of Women
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Today we’re proud to launch Rights of Women’s 50th Anniversary Report - a powerful reflection on legal change over the past decade.
Read the report and watch the full launch event with guest speaker Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner:
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Read the report and watch the full launch event with guest speaker Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner:
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
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🚨 The Government's long-awaited Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy was released today.
Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly. 👇
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/vawg-strategy/ 1/🧵
Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly. 👇
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/vawg-strategy/ 1/🧵
Women for Refugee Women - Women for Refugee Women’s Statement on the Government’s VAWG Strategy: Leaving Refugee Women Behind
The Government's VAWG strategy leaves refugee women behind. Until the Government acknowledges that its own hostile asylum policies perpetuate and exacerbate violence against refugee and asylum-seeking...
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🚨 The Government's long-awaited Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy was released today.
Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly. 👇
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/vawg-strategy/ 1/🧵
Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly. 👇
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/vawg-strategy/ 1/🧵
We are delighted that Andrea Simon will be the next London Victims’ Commissioner. Her leadership at @evawuk.bsky.social has been remarkable.
We have no doubt she will be a skilled & compassionate advocate for victims. A great appointment to such an important role.
#LondonVictimsCommissioner
We have no doubt she will be a skilled & compassionate advocate for victims. A great appointment to such an important role.
#LondonVictimsCommissioner
📣 EVAW's Director to be next London Victims' Commissioner
Andrea Simon, who has led our Coalition since 2021, has been appointed the next Victims Commissioner for London and will officially take up her post on 1st March 2026.
Andrea Simon, who has led our Coalition since 2021, has been appointed the next Victims Commissioner for London and will officially take up her post on 1st March 2026.
Andrea Simon announced as new victims' commissioner for London
The new commissioner takes up the role after five years as director of End Violence Against Women.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We are delighted that Andrea Simon will be the next London Victims’ Commissioner. Her leadership at @evawuk.bsky.social has been remarkable.
We have no doubt she will be a skilled & compassionate advocate for victims. A great appointment to such an important role.
#LondonVictimsCommissioner
We have no doubt she will be a skilled & compassionate advocate for victims. A great appointment to such an important role.
#LondonVictimsCommissioner
🌟 The passing of the Employment Rights Act is a vital step towards safer workplaces for women.
Stronger duties to prevent sexual harassment, longer tribunal time limits, better protection for whistleblowers and limits on NDAs all move us closer to cultures of dignity and accountability.
#VAWG
Stronger duties to prevent sexual harassment, longer tribunal time limits, better protection for whistleblowers and limits on NDAs all move us closer to cultures of dignity and accountability.
#VAWG
December 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🌟 The passing of the Employment Rights Act is a vital step towards safer workplaces for women.
Stronger duties to prevent sexual harassment, longer tribunal time limits, better protection for whistleblowers and limits on NDAs all move us closer to cultures of dignity and accountability.
#VAWG
Stronger duties to prevent sexual harassment, longer tribunal time limits, better protection for whistleblowers and limits on NDAs all move us closer to cultures of dignity and accountability.
#VAWG
📢Government publishes its cross-government strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.
We welcome this first step toward halving VAWG in a decade, with accountability vital for real change.
Read our full statement: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/government-p...
#VAWGStrategy #AccesstoJustice
We welcome this first step toward halving VAWG in a decade, with accountability vital for real change.
Read our full statement: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/government-p...
#VAWGStrategy #AccesstoJustice
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
📢Government publishes its cross-government strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.
We welcome this first step toward halving VAWG in a decade, with accountability vital for real change.
Read our full statement: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/government-p...
#VAWGStrategy #AccesstoJustice
We welcome this first step toward halving VAWG in a decade, with accountability vital for real change.
Read our full statement: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/government-p...
#VAWGStrategy #AccesstoJustice
We’re calling for the ‘Released under investigation’ system to be scrapped - it “doesn’t serve anyone’s interests apart from the police” and leaves victims unprotected while suspects wait years with no oversight.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Call for system that frees rape suspects as alternative to bail to be scrapped in England and Wales
‘Released under investigation’ leads to uncertainty and distress for both victim and accused, say campaigners
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We’re calling for the ‘Released under investigation’ system to be scrapped - it “doesn’t serve anyone’s interests apart from the police” and leaves victims unprotected while suspects wait years with no oversight.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Day 16 of our 16 stories
Today we share reflections from early supporter Angie Donoghue, who first found RoW through Spare Rib and went on to be part of the grassroots organising that shaped our early work.
It's a fantastic read & highlights the solidarity that built RoW from the ground up!
🧵1/5
Today we share reflections from early supporter Angie Donoghue, who first found RoW through Spare Rib and went on to be part of the grassroots organising that shaped our early work.
It's a fantastic read & highlights the solidarity that built RoW from the ground up!
🧵1/5
December 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Day 16 of our 16 stories
Today we share reflections from early supporter Angie Donoghue, who first found RoW through Spare Rib and went on to be part of the grassroots organising that shaped our early work.
It's a fantastic read & highlights the solidarity that built RoW from the ground up!
🧵1/5
Today we share reflections from early supporter Angie Donoghue, who first found RoW through Spare Rib and went on to be part of the grassroots organising that shaped our early work.
It's a fantastic read & highlights the solidarity that built RoW from the ground up!
🧵1/5
Day 15 of our 16 stories
Today we’re sharing reflections from our former Chair, speaking about the courage of the women who seek our support and the commitment of those who volunteer to uphold women’s rights.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today we’re sharing reflections from our former Chair, speaking about the courage of the women who seek our support and the commitment of those who volunteer to uphold women’s rights.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Day 15 of our 16 stories
Today we’re sharing reflections from our former Chair, speaking about the courage of the women who seek our support and the commitment of those who volunteer to uphold women’s rights.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today we’re sharing reflections from our former Chair, speaking about the courage of the women who seek our support and the commitment of those who volunteer to uphold women’s rights.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Day 14 of our 16 stories
Today’s story is from one of our lawyer volunteers on the Family Law Line. She speaks about the resilience of callers, the constant demand for the service, and the dedication of the women at ROW.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story is from one of our lawyer volunteers on the Family Law Line. She speaks about the resilience of callers, the constant demand for the service, and the dedication of the women at ROW.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Day 14 of our 16 stories
Today’s story is from one of our lawyer volunteers on the Family Law Line. She speaks about the resilience of callers, the constant demand for the service, and the dedication of the women at ROW.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story is from one of our lawyer volunteers on the Family Law Line. She speaks about the resilience of callers, the constant demand for the service, and the dedication of the women at ROW.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Day 13 of our 16 stories
Today’s story comes from a woman who faced escalating abuse during divorce and had no financial support or local network to turn to.
She describes how our advice line was a lifeline.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story comes from a woman who faced escalating abuse during divorce and had no financial support or local network to turn to.
She describes how our advice line was a lifeline.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Day 13 of our 16 stories
Today’s story comes from a woman who faced escalating abuse during divorce and had no financial support or local network to turn to.
She describes how our advice line was a lifeline.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story comes from a woman who faced escalating abuse during divorce and had no financial support or local network to turn to.
She describes how our advice line was a lifeline.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Day 12 of our 16 stories
This story shows how Rights of Women (RoW) made a real difference by supporting an adviser to assist a woman to find the best legal support for a complex family law issue.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
This story shows how Rights of Women (RoW) made a real difference by supporting an adviser to assist a woman to find the best legal support for a complex family law issue.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Day 12 of our 16 stories
This story shows how Rights of Women (RoW) made a real difference by supporting an adviser to assist a woman to find the best legal support for a complex family law issue.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
This story shows how Rights of Women (RoW) made a real difference by supporting an adviser to assist a woman to find the best legal support for a complex family law issue.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
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latest monthly Roundup of family court news now published
Welcome to the Roundup, where we correct, clarify and comment on media reports of family law, explain and comment on published family court judgments, and highlight other transparency news. MEDIA COVERAGE OF FAMILY LAW, TRANSPARENCY etc The Times... https://transparencyproject.org.uk/?p=30160
December 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
latest monthly Roundup of family court news now published
Day 11 of our 16 stories
This feedback shows how essential clear legal guidance is for women facing the courts without representation.
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#ROW50 #16Days
This feedback shows how essential clear legal guidance is for women facing the courts without representation.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Day 11 of our 16 stories
This feedback shows how essential clear legal guidance is for women facing the courts without representation.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
This feedback shows how essential clear legal guidance is for women facing the courts without representation.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Day 10 of our 16 stories
Today's story highlights how here, at Rights of Women, we do not just provide free legal advice but offer a space where women are heard, believed and supported.
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#ROW50 #16Days
Today's story highlights how here, at Rights of Women, we do not just provide free legal advice but offer a space where women are heard, believed and supported.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Day 10 of our 16 stories
Today's story highlights how here, at Rights of Women, we do not just provide free legal advice but offer a space where women are heard, believed and supported.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today's story highlights how here, at Rights of Women, we do not just provide free legal advice but offer a space where women are heard, believed and supported.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
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🚨 NEW REPORT: Built to Harm: how women's prisons take lives
From 2018–24, 59 people died in women’s prisons in England & Wales, nearly 40% self-inflicted.
The report shows many deaths could have been prevented if successive governments had acted on long-standing calls to end women’s imprisonment.
From 2018–24, 59 people died in women’s prisons in England & Wales, nearly 40% self-inflicted.
The report shows many deaths could have been prevented if successive governments had acted on long-standing calls to end women’s imprisonment.
Built to Harm: how women's prisons take lives
3 December 2025
www.inquest.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🚨 NEW REPORT: Built to Harm: how women's prisons take lives
From 2018–24, 59 people died in women’s prisons in England & Wales, nearly 40% self-inflicted.
The report shows many deaths could have been prevented if successive governments had acted on long-standing calls to end women’s imprisonment.
From 2018–24, 59 people died in women’s prisons in England & Wales, nearly 40% self-inflicted.
The report shows many deaths could have been prevented if successive governments had acted on long-standing calls to end women’s imprisonment.
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Survivors have been retraumatised for too long. Our reforms will end intrusive irrelevant questions about their past & put the focus back on the perpetrator. As Minister for Victims & VAWG I’m proud of the steps this Labour Government is taking to protect victims
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Rape victims in England and Wales to be protected from ‘serial liar’ trope in legal shake-up
Exclusive: New laws will also curb questioning and aim to stop complainants being discredited over previous reports
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Survivors have been retraumatised for too long. Our reforms will end intrusive irrelevant questions about their past & put the focus back on the perpetrator. As Minister for Victims & VAWG I’m proud of the steps this Labour Government is taking to protect victims
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Thanks for your support @kirithentwistle.bsky.social for this important joint campaign win with @evawuk.bsky.social @rapecrisis.bsky.social, Imkaan and CWJ.
It’s vital for women survivors & means ‘bad character’ evidence about previous sexual violence and sexual history will no longer be allowed.
It’s vital for women survivors & means ‘bad character’ evidence about previous sexual violence and sexual history will no longer be allowed.
A huge win and a great announcement from the Government today!
🚨CAMPAIGN WIN 🚨 Today the Government has announced they’ll restrict the use of victim’s ‘bad character’ evidence in rape cases.
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thanks for your support @kirithentwistle.bsky.social for this important joint campaign win with @evawuk.bsky.social @rapecrisis.bsky.social, Imkaan and CWJ.
It’s vital for women survivors & means ‘bad character’ evidence about previous sexual violence and sexual history will no longer be allowed.
It’s vital for women survivors & means ‘bad character’ evidence about previous sexual violence and sexual history will no longer be allowed.
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Read more here www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/campaign-win...
Campaign Win: Bad Experiences Not 'Bad Character’ | End Violence Against Women
Government commits to law change that will restrict victims’ previous experiences of rape and sexual violence being used against them in court. The government has announced today (Wednesday 3rd Decemb...
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Read more here www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/campaign-win...
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🚨CAMPAIGN WIN 🚨 Today the Government has announced they’ll restrict the use of victim’s ‘bad character’ evidence in rape cases.
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🚨CAMPAIGN WIN 🚨 Today the Government has announced they’ll restrict the use of victim’s ‘bad character’ evidence in rape cases.
Day 9 of our 16 stories
Today’s story highlights how clear legal advice can empower women to challenge unlawful treatment at work - and win.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story highlights how clear legal advice can empower women to challenge unlawful treatment at work - and win.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Day 9 of our 16 stories
Today’s story highlights how clear legal advice can empower women to challenge unlawful treatment at work - and win.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story highlights how clear legal advice can empower women to challenge unlawful treatment at work - and win.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Jury trials are a vital safeguard for women survivors and minoritised communities.
Cutting them won’t fix the Crown Court backlog, caused by years of underfunding.
Survivors deserve evidence-based reforms that protect justice.
Full article: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/maintaining-...
Cutting them won’t fix the Crown Court backlog, caused by years of underfunding.
Survivors deserve evidence-based reforms that protect justice.
Full article: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/maintaining-...
Maintaining jury trials is critical to women survivors' access to justice - Rights of Women
The Secretary of State for Justice has today announced plans to erode our right to jury trial in an attempt to address the significant backlog of cases in the Crown Courts. Chronic underfunding – not ...
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Jury trials are a vital safeguard for women survivors and minoritised communities.
Cutting them won’t fix the Crown Court backlog, caused by years of underfunding.
Survivors deserve evidence-based reforms that protect justice.
Full article: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/maintaining-...
Cutting them won’t fix the Crown Court backlog, caused by years of underfunding.
Survivors deserve evidence-based reforms that protect justice.
Full article: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/maintaining-...
Days 8 of our 16 Stories
Today’s story shows why transparency in the justice system matters.
Independent scrutiny helps ensure survivors of abuse and sexual violence are heard and the judiciary is held to account.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story shows why transparency in the justice system matters.
Independent scrutiny helps ensure survivors of abuse and sexual violence are heard and the judiciary is held to account.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Days 8 of our 16 Stories
Today’s story shows why transparency in the justice system matters.
Independent scrutiny helps ensure survivors of abuse and sexual violence are heard and the judiciary is held to account.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story shows why transparency in the justice system matters.
Independent scrutiny helps ensure survivors of abuse and sexual violence are heard and the judiciary is held to account.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Day 7 of our 16 stories
Today’s story highlights how crucial a trauma-informed approach is to the provision of legal advice.
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#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story highlights how crucial a trauma-informed approach is to the provision of legal advice.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
December 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Day 7 of our 16 stories
Today’s story highlights how crucial a trauma-informed approach is to the provision of legal advice.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today’s story highlights how crucial a trauma-informed approach is to the provision of legal advice.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Day 6 of our 16 stories
Today we’re sharing a reflection from a volunteer who has supported women through our Family Law Advice Line for many years. Rosa highlights RoW’s role as a lifeline for women DA survivors.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today we’re sharing a reflection from a volunteer who has supported women through our Family Law Advice Line for many years. Rosa highlights RoW’s role as a lifeline for women DA survivors.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
November 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Day 6 of our 16 stories
Today we’re sharing a reflection from a volunteer who has supported women through our Family Law Advice Line for many years. Rosa highlights RoW’s role as a lifeline for women DA survivors.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today we’re sharing a reflection from a volunteer who has supported women through our Family Law Advice Line for many years. Rosa highlights RoW’s role as a lifeline for women DA survivors.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Day 5 of our 16 stories
Today we’re sharing a reflection from Judy Richards, who first connected with RoW in the 1990s and later became a Committee member and our Chair.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today we’re sharing a reflection from Judy Richards, who first connected with RoW in the 1990s and later became a Committee member and our Chair.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Day 5 of our 16 stories
Today we’re sharing a reflection from Judy Richards, who first connected with RoW in the 1990s and later became a Committee member and our Chair.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today we’re sharing a reflection from Judy Richards, who first connected with RoW in the 1990s and later became a Committee member and our Chair.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Day 4 of our 16 stories
Today we’re sharing an excerpt from a former user of our Immigration & Asylum Law advice service, whose reflection highlights the impact of compassionate, informed support in difficult times.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today we’re sharing an excerpt from a former user of our Immigration & Asylum Law advice service, whose reflection highlights the impact of compassionate, informed support in difficult times.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Day 4 of our 16 stories
Today we’re sharing an excerpt from a former user of our Immigration & Asylum Law advice service, whose reflection highlights the impact of compassionate, informed support in difficult times.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days
Today we’re sharing an excerpt from a former user of our Immigration & Asylum Law advice service, whose reflection highlights the impact of compassionate, informed support in difficult times.
Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
#ROW50 #16Days