Women of Honour report: Defence Forces ‘barely tolerates women’ at best and ‘abuses women in ranks’ at worst

Irish Defence Forces ‘barely tolerates women’, review told

Almost 90% of female respondents to an independent review of the Irish Defence Forces said they had experienced some form of sexual harassment.

An organisation that 'barely tolerates' women: Report details extent of abuse in Defence Forces

The report lays out the finding of the enquiry and a number of recommendations. It found bullying, harassment, discrimination and sexual harassment persists. Legislative frameworks and HR practices are not fit for purpose and out of date.

Women of Honour report: Defence Forces ‘barely tolerates women’ at best and ‘abuses women in ranks’ at worst

Report authors told by sources of verbal, physical, sexual abuse as statutory review recommended

'I was followed, mocked, threatened': Stark findings in Defence Forces report

Announcing a statutory inquiry, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he was “shocked” and “disgusted” by the findings of a report

Defence Forces 'barely tolerates women', review told

Cillian Sherlock, PA Almost 90 per cent of female respondents to an independent review of the Defence Forces said they had experienced some form of sexual harassment. The independent review group’s (IRG) report found a “discernible pattern of rape and sexual assault” in its analysis of participants’ contributions. Of those that said they experienced incidents of unwanted physical contact/ Source