sexual violence

The federal government has set an ambitious goal to end violence against women and children in Australia within one generation in new plan.

For the first time in history, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a standalone resolution recognising rape in peacetime, and condemning all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

New research shows sexual violence is prevalent in Australia and has significant impacts over a woman’s life.

Sexism and ableist attitudes are leading to a shocking number of Australian women experiencing violence, a new study has revealed. 

Women going through financial difficulties brought on by the pandemic are up to three times more likely to be abused by their partners

Research finds that women who’ve experienced intimate partner sexual violence believe pornography plays a role in their abuse.

The roadmap to gender equity isn’t final and the joint policy statement isn’t definitive, but we cannot deny solutions exist.

Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, has announced it will work with NSW Police to implement a reporting system for sexual assault.

‘It’s not about a political party, a single accused or single survivor. It’s about accepting the treatment of women here is unacceptable.’

Prime Minister Morrison’s failure to adequately respond to sexual violence allegations has unleashed volcanic rage among women who say enough.

Women and girls have endured some of the most egregious affronts to their fundamental rights in Australia’s offshore immigration detention regime.

African-Australian entrepreneur Khadija Gbla sees a future where every little girl is free from the threat of sexual violence and female genital mutilation.