Law Commission rejects proposal to make misogyny a hate crime
The UK Law Commission has decided to reject appeals to make misogyny a hate crime, sparking disappointment among women’s rights campaigners.
Women's Rights
Australia appoints anti-LGBTQ+ senator as assistant women’s minister
Amanda Stoker, known for her anti-LGBTQ+ views, is Australia’s new assistant women’s minister.
Istanbul protestors demand LGBTQ+ and women’s rights
Hundreds gathered in Istanbul to protest against the withdrawal from a treaty to protect women from violence.
Poland planning treaty to ban abortion and same-sex marriage
A leaked letter has detailed Polish plans to create an international treaty to ban abortion and same-sex marriage.
Munroe Bergdorf supports Women’s March Global Count
Model, writer and trans activist, Munroe Bergdorf, has partnered with Women’s March Global to promote the ‘Global Count’.
Italy moves to criminalise violence against LGBTQ+ people
LGBTQ+ activists in Italy are celebrating after the lower house of parliament voted to pass a bill which would make violence against LGBTQ+ people and disabled people a hate crime.