Are you a criminal law lawyer who wants to help improve access to justice for women? We're looking for a Legal Officer (Criminal Law) to join the Rights of Women team. Hybrid, 21 hours (3 days) a week. Apply by 1 Sept www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/joi... #LegalJobs #WomenInLaw #VAWG

Thank you to all our speakers inc @natashawalter.bsky.social @sophienaftalin.bsky.social and to everyone who attended on a hot Sunday afternoon! @rightsofwomen.bsky.social @feministdissent.bsky.social Please take a moment to sign the campaign petition: www.change.org/p/justice-an...

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Justice and accountability for Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte

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Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were killed by the same violent partner. Police knew about Carl Cooper’s behaviour and did not take effective action. Support the families in their pursuit of justice and accountability. Public meeting 12 July 2.30pm www.eventbrite.com/e/double-inj...

Double Injustice: the cases of Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm

Join the public meeting to support the families of Fiona and Naomi in their fight for justice and accountability

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Women seeking safety deserve protection, not more barriers. Our latest news piece explains why the new Immigration & Asylum Bill risks undermining the rights of women fleeing abuse and persecution. Read more: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/new-immigrat...

🚨 Are you interested in applying to the Research & Engagement Policy Coordinator (maternity cover) position? 🚨 📣 We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Wednesday 8th of July at 1:00 PM! 🤓 Save the date and your questions! Register here ➡️ buff.ly/2R7ZLGc

SILENT VIGIL FOR ZARA ALEENA Join Zara’s family & friends to walk Zara home. Vigil to mark four years since the murder of Zara Aleena who was attacked and killed while walking home in June 2022. 🗓 Sunday 27 June 2026 📍 Bethell Avenue, Entrance, St. Valentine’s Park, Ilford IG1 4UX 🕜 1.30pm

Our co-directors Pragna Patel and Rosie Lewis will be speaking at a vital online workshop hosted by Centre for Women's Justice on supporting victims of violence who are accused of offending. Book by 23 June. More details here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

New research reveals how a lack of understanding of domestic abuse by police and prosecutors leads to unjust criminalisation of victim-survivors — Centre for Women's Justice | Project Resist

Centre for Women's Justice is hosting a vital online workshop with our co-directors Pragna Patel and Rosie Lewis: “They don’t understand abuse” – the role of frontline women’s specialist services in ...

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Well done to the team who completed the London Legal Walk on behalf of Rights of Women yesterday. 🌟 We raised over £1000. There’s still time to donate if you are able to support our work and increase the total! londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/rights-of...

The ability of Grok to strip women and children was not an accident. Safeguards could have been built into the chatbot, but its creators chose not to. I'm launching this High Court claim to pursue accountability for those choices.

Today, I’m launching a High Court claim against xAI, the company behind Grok. I am just one of thousands of women and even children who have been the victim of abusive and sexualised AI deepfakes. This should never have happened – and xAI must be held accountable. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

MP sues Elon Musk after AI tool created 'humiliating' images of her in bikini

EXCLUSIVE: Labour MP Jess Asato who was left 'humiliated' after an AI tool was used to strip photos of her and put her in a bikini is suing Elon Musk’s tech company

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Great to speak alongside Fiona Rutherford at yesterday’s parliamentary briefing organised by JUSTICE on the Courts and Tribunals Bill proposals to curtail jury trials. Thank you to the MPs and peers who attended, and to Baroness Shami Chakrabarti for chairing. @justicehq.bsky.social

Too many women face barriers to justice after conviction. This new guide from Appeal explains the criminal appeals process in clear, accessible terms — offering practical information and support for women seeking justice. Read the guide here: appeal.org.uk/seeking-just...

The theme for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2026 is “At the heart of democracy”. What can you do today to voice your support for queer people, trans people and LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum?

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Across the world, LGBTQ+ people are still subjected to torture simply for being themselves. Survivors carry those experiences long after the harm ends. We stand with survivors whose identities have been used against them.

1/ Pathways of Hope, an Imkaan-led research partnership, welcomes the gov's National Plan to End Homelessness- and its focus on prevention, local authority responses & its recognition that domestic abuse is a significant driver of homelessness. But recognition alone is not enough. 🆕: bit.ly/48OJex8

Today, we remember Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in a brutal racist attack in 1993. We honour his legacy by continuing to call for urgent reforms that recognise the institutionalised culture of misogyny and racism within the Metropolitan Police. Rest in power, Stephen. 📷 @huffpost.com

This week's BBC coverage about fraudulent 'immigration advisers' has sparked concern across the sector. Our full statement can be found on our website, but we've broken it down for you. 🧵

1/3 Following recent reporting on LGBTQI+ asylum claims, we share the concerns highlighted by @rainbowmigration.bsky.social. "The asylum system is hostile and complex, and particularly difficult for LGBTQI+ people... www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/behavio...

Behaviour by a small number of bad-faith actors does not reflect the reality of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum - Rainbow Migration

Every day we work with LGBTQI+ people who have fled life-threatening situations and are hoping to rebuild their lives in safety here. For many, claiming asylum can be their only way to escape persecut...

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The BBC’s claims on MVDAC-DVILR misuse do not reflect frontline reality. We see victim-survivors facing disbelief, delays, and barriers to safety. Misuse is the exception, not the norm. With 92 organisations, we have published this statement today: southallblacksisters.org.uk/news/false-d...

"False Domestic Abuse Claims": Exception, Not the Norm - Southall Black Sisters

We are aware of the BBC’s investigation into allegations of individuals facilitating false domestic abuse claims via the Migrant Victims of

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We are aware of the BBC’s investigation into individuals allegedly helping people fabricate LGBTQI+ asylum claims. Read the full statement on our website:

Behaviour by a small number of bad-faith actors does not reflect the reality of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum - Rainbow Migration

Almost 70 countries criminalise same-sex relations, some with the death penalty. The UK government itself recognises that in Pakistan consensual same-sex

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If you follow me and I'm *not* your MP, ask your MP to sign up to support NC2 in the Courts and Tribunals Bill. You can find your MP and their contact details here: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP

We can cut the backlog and improve the experience of victims in our courts without compromising due process - proud to stand with @charlotte2153.bsky.social in amending this bill and advocating for labours manifesto pledge for specialist courts for sexual abuse cases.

🚨 Two weeks left to nominate your Legal Aid Hero for #LALY26! Our 10 award categories are designed to encompass all those who deliver or contribute to the delivery of legal aid, so get to nominating! Nominate here: lapg.co.uk/laly-nomination

LALY Nomination - LAPG

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A heartfelt thank you to Female Counsel for sponsoring our Annual Legal Dinner last week. Events like this play a vital role in helping Rights of Women continue to provide free, specialist legal advice. Image credit: Female Counsel #WomenSupportingWomen #FemaleCounsel

Serious concerns have been raised about “self-swab rape kits” and the potential harm of misleading survivors about evidence collection. Well done to Rape Crisis for ongoing campaigning & leadership on this - read their full statement here: rapecrisis.org.uk/news/rcews-u... @rapecrisis.bsky.social

RCEW's updated statement on self-swab 'rape kits'

We support the NPCC's position on self-swab "rape kits" and hope that it will now contribute to careful consideration by government, as to any necessary next steps that are needed to protect survivors...

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Watch our Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social explain to MPs why the government needs to focus on what's really causing delays in rape and sexual offence cases. The Bar knows operationally what works - and what doesn't - because barristers are in court every day. #JusticeNeedsJuries

With the support of over 50 organisations, we are calling on the Government to remove barriers that prevent migrant and vulnerable women to exercise their #humanrights. No borders. No barriers. Just protection. #VAWGstrategy #MigrantWomen

Division fuels harm. Hostile narratives increase the risk of violence against women & girls - especially migrant women, who face added barriers to safety & justice. We’re marching for rights, safety & solidarity. @togetheralliance.bsky.social togetheralliance.org.uk/march

28 March — Together Alliance

Together is an alliance of hundreds of civil society organisations united against the far right.

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JUSTICE joined over 30 charities supporting victims of violence against women and girls to call on the government to drop plans to restrict juries. Survivors need a justice system they can trust - sidelining juries puts that at risk. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...

Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned

In letter to justice secretary, groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than those made by 12 random people

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