Initiative to tackle harassment of female runners hailed a 'great success'

Initiative to tackle harassment of female runners hailed a 'great success'

Police have praised an initiative to tackle harassment of female runners in the Bradford district - a year since its launch.

Groundbreaking project in North Wales tackles male violence against women and girls

A groundbreaking project in North Wales is tackling male violence against women and girls.

Minister Cármen Lúcia, of the STF (Federal Supreme Court), classified this Friday (March 28, 2025) the situation of violence observed in the country throughout 2024 as a war against women. “Last year, in 2024, Brazil had 20 million reports of violence against women, reports of threats of feminicide. Almost 10% of the Brazilian population suffered some type of physical, psychological, economic and political violence”, she said. Registration form…

Newry woman becomes NI’s first Strike Back Ambassador in a bid to ‘end violence against women and girls’

A Newry woman has become Northern Ireland’s first Strike Back Self Defence Ambassador – and she has huge plans in the pipeline to help women and girls protect themselves across the country. As a Strike Back Ambassador, Kerrie Havern will run a franchise for the female self-defence organisation where she will train new instructors and run educational classes aimed at all ages. The franchise – which will function as a Strike Back Academy – is due …

University talk aims to change the narrative on violence against women

As the Criminology team at the University of Northampton mark 25 years since the start of their course, they have partnered with the Northamptonshire Office for Police Fire and Crime Commissioner to host a series of events to combat violence against women and girls.