Recently, videos circulating on social media platforms claimed that the Metropolitan Police had asked Nigerian women to stop reporting their husbands to the police. Understandably,
In recent years, there has been a troubling rise in violence against women and girls in the UK, often linked to aggressive reactions to rejection, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive education on healthy relationships and consent to foster mutual respect and reduce such violence.
Raye made history at the 2024 Brit Awards, securing four awards, including Best British Female Solo Artist and Best British Artist. I unpack the lyrics of her song “Ice Cream Man” which metaphorically captures the hidden dangers of domestic abuse, prompting a reflection on the challenges survivors face.
A reflection on the importance of addressing men’s mental health struggles, challenging stigmas, and fostering a supportive environment.
Where do African women and children go when the patriarchy strikes? This post revisits the stories of three different women from three different cities in Africa who have been directly affected by domestic abuse. Where do they go if they manage to muster the courage to leave? To family members or government officials who will send them back into the lion’s den?
I seriously need people to stop asking women what they were wearing or what they were doing there. As though just by being there, consent
A woman is murdered every 3 hours in South Africa. The chances of families getting justice in court are slim due to a patriarchal systems that are apathetic to violence against women and girls. Even with evidence in the deaths of Popi and Bongeka, no justice has been served.
Leaving an abusive relationship can be as dangerous as staying in one. After Barbara left, her abuser brutally killed her, continuing to shoot even after she was dead. This tragic event underscores the critical need for safety planning and support when leaving an abuser. Misogyny is rife. The patriarchy is real!
This week, “agony uncle” Richard Madeley offered advice on domestic abuse to an anonymous writer who had concerns about fighting and loud bangs coming from a property
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