Anti Rape Activism
latest news & developments#MeToo in Nigeria
In Nigeria, survivors of sexual violence and workplace sexual harassment know that facts are not enough
Survivors of gender-based violence fight to be heard
Gender-based violence is escalating as the social crisis deepens. Some activists want a special council for survivors
A novel response to ‘Disgrace’
The author reimagines a voice and lets it fill the gaps of one of South Africa’s famous books
Sierra Leone declares national rape emergency
President Julius Bio has raised the maximum punishment for rape of a minor and called on the country to address its rape "scourge"
Punishing rapists isn’t good enough
Is the articulation of anger helping to create more value around women’s safety, our lives and our needs in relation to the men in our society?
#THETOTALSHUTDOWN: Memorandum of demands
This document sets out our list of demands to the state
Shutting down the blaming of women for rape
On Wednesday, women and gender non-conforming activists marched to mark the start of Women’s Month in South Africa and to say ‘enough is enough’
Congolese doctor helps Yazidi women overcome rape stigma
The sexual enslavement of Yazidis is a tragedy the DRC’s Dr Denis Mukwege is especially qualified to talk about
NY state sues Weinstein and Co. for failing to protect staff
Last week, the district attorney’s office in Los Angeles said police had submitted three Weinstein sexual assault cases to prosecutors.
The loudest noise is her silence
But the voices of the lawyers for the newspaper and for the alleged rapist are heard
Silence is no answer to injustice
Eusebius writes that naming injustices instead of being silent about them is important for working towards having a just society