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Now Is Moment for Egypt to Turn Sex Assault Tide

By Rothna Begum ● Uncategorized ● June 25, 2014

Recent attacks against women and girls during celebrations of the election and inauguration of Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi are nothing new. The Egyptian government needs a comprehensive and coordinated approach to curb this sexual violence.

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Harvard Alum Finds Her Alma Mater Failing Women

By Lisa E. Paige ● Uncategorized ● April 25, 2014

Harvard’s been in the news lately and for all the wrong reasons if you’re concerned about women, bias and safety. The head of a women’s alumni group says if she had a daughter applying to school this year she would advise her to consider an all-women’s school.

Take It from Me: D.C. Rape Bill Needs More Muscle

By Marisa Ferri ● Uncategorized ● March 10, 2014

If a strong bill passes and is put into effect, I’d encourage rape survivors to turn to the police in Washington, D.C. If not, my own experience will remain a cautionary tale. Instead of professionalism, I was treated with skepticism. The process dragged on. He was never arrested.

Campus ‘SaVE’ Law Does Exact Opposite

By Wendy Murphy ● Uncategorized ● January 21, 2014

Here is the truckload of reasons why safety activists should be working to stop the Campus Sex Violence Elimination Act from taking effect in March. This law was snuck in under the VAWA authorization, and now it’s time to take a much closer look.

Milwaukee Rape Ruling Bolsters Victims in Japan

By Catherine Makino ● Uncategorized ● December 12, 2013

News of a ruling in Milwaukee broke in late November in favor of Catherine Fisher’s 12-year legal struggle. “This victory is not only for her, but also for other victims of sexual violence by U.S. military personnel,” said one women’s rights advocate.

Military Sex Assault Bill Stalled Despite SWAN Songs

By Reshmi Kaur Oberoi ● Uncategorized ● November 25, 2013

A Twitter barrage by the Service Women’s Action Network began by targeting 53 senators not openly supporting a bill on sexual assault in the military, expected to be voted on last week. However, no vote was taken, leaving the path forward unclear.

Military Bill Gains; NYT Favors Male Sources

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● July 20, 2013

A bill has been introduced that will limit chain-of-command oversight of military sexual assault cases. But a study found that front-page New York Times stories cited far more male than female sources.

Texas Dems Defy Perry; Cairo Protestors Assaulted

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● July 5, 2013

Texans are protesting Gov. Rick Perry’s efforts to pass an abortion bill. But sex assaults have returned to Cairo’s Tahrir Square amid the renewed protests.

NASA Picks 4 to Soar; One-Third of Women Assaulted

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● June 22, 2013

NASA has eight new astronauts and half of them are women. But a report shows about a third of women worldwide have been physically or sexually assaulted by a former or current partner.

Abortion Bans Blocked; Accusations at West Point

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● May 25, 2013

Abortion-rights this week were bolstered by court rulings in Arizona and Arkansas. As for the military’s treatment of women, the negative news went on, as a U.S. West Point military sergeant was accused of photographing and filming female cadets taking showers.