Rape: A Weapon of the Syrian Civil War
Writer Tabassum Rahman takes a closer look at the use of sexual assault as a weapon in the Syrian Civil War.
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Sexual Consent Awareness Week: Life as a Survivor
Linnea Lagerstedt bravely shares her story of rape and sexual assault for Sexual Consent Awareness Week.
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#MeToo Movement
What is the #metoo campaign all about and where did it come from?
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‘Marry Your Rapist’ Law Abolished in Lebanon
Amy Picknell discusses how Lebanon have repealed the law which forces rape victims to marry their rapists.
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Your (Non-Victim Blaming) Guide to a Safe Southampton Night Out
We all want to have a good time and let loose when we got on a night out. Sexual assault should be the furthest thing from our mind but time and time again we are told to deter rapists by not drinking or covering up, a culture that promotes slut-shaming and victim-blaming. Instead, here at Wessex Scene we want you to know that fear of sexual assault should never stop you enjoying yourself and want to arm you with tips on how to keep you and your friends safe.
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“Why Couldn’t You Just Keep Your Knees Together?”
Mackenzie Brown on Judge Camp’s less than acceptable comments to a female rape victim.
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