This Violence is not a Tragedy

Calling violence against women a tragedy allows us to pretend it is inevitable - it isn't. We need systemic change now - and we want to help make that happen.

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

This is something to keep an eye on - how the police act in the lead up to a domestic violence killing when they interact with both perpetrator and victim can seriously affect the outcome of what happens

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

Extremely concerning to read
https://t.co/6pSzEveBrZ

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

We have to be vigilant when it comes to the rollback of women's rights. No progress is guaranteed and every achievement can be undone

[Back Off Scotland @backoffscotland]

Ominous and chilling piece of journalism in The Times today.

Anyone fearful of what’s to come for abortion rights in Scotland, please give this a read.👇

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

Once again a sign that the family court system is disadvantaging those it is meant to help

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

This is hugely important to recognise - popular culture has a role to play - it must play a positive one

[EVAW Coalition @EVAWuk]

Popular culture has the power to create positive change and help build a world where abuse is no longer tolerated.

With countless former #LoveIsland contestants speaking out about the endless racist and misogynistic abuse they face online, change has never been more needed (3/3)

[Prof Jane Monckton Smith OBE @JMoncktonSmith]

I am so proud to say I am now a trustee of @live_life_safe who do crucial work tackling issues around personal safety.

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

A prime example of how women are punished by being deemed to have 'alienated' the other parent...even when that parent, the father, could present a danger to the children
https://t.co/BOOGs83DfC

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

Something to be aware of

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

Our interactive digital break-up tool created with @Avast equips women with the knowledge to safely break-up digitally. Whether its emails, online banking or live location sharing, find out how to secure your accounts against potential #TechAbuse >> https://t.co/hqvZzv5wRD

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

For all employers

[Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse @EIDAorg]

Read our news story on the recommendations for employers in the new #domesticabuse statutory guidance.
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We would recommend that all employers in our network give the full government guidance a read too. #DAAct
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https://t.co/rQAYFp7W1T

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

This really needs to be recognised more

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

Easy to miss amidst all the political carnage in the UK right now - but this is very worrying

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

Do check out our latest Reflections and Deflections post if you haven't yet seen it
https://t.co/WPCMKSfu4W

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

Forcing a 10 year old to carry a foetus to full term is violence. It is a further violence that she does not need after the violence that she has already been subjected to. This should be obvious.
https://t.co/W6IcaQ4qND

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

Take a look at our Reflections and Deflections post on the 2012 Delhi gang rape looking at the way that some western voices have attempted to use this case as a means of pretending that feminisms movements are unnecessary for western societies
https://t.co/WPCMKSfu4W

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

Read the latest post in our Reflection and Deflections series - looking at the 2012 Delhi gang rape
https://t.co/AMbSlYfkrW

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

This is not about life - it is about control. Forcing women to harm their mental and physical health is a patriarchal society reminding us of the power it still holds

[Andrea Junker @Strandjunker]

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it a thousand times: The treatment for an ectopic pregnancy, a septic uterus, or a miscarriage that your body won’t release is abortion. If you can’t get those abortions, you die. You. Die.

[The Gemini Project @thegeminiproj]

Legal aid is so vital to so many. It supports access to justice and in the VAWG sector protects many survivors. The cuts due to austerity have been appalling, not only to service users but to the barristers working every day to ensure justice. We support the strike.

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

An incredibly dark time for America and all marginalised people who call it their home. But also sadly proof that rights we now take for granted are so so fragile.

https://t.co/FQ7g9ULuzf

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

This is a great initiative - if only it could be adopted more widely around the world

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Today I signed a bill into law that will make period products free in Hawai'i's public schools.

It's simple. No child should be forced to miss class because they can't afford period products and need to stay home. Thanks to all who helped make this bill a reality for our kids.

[This Violence is not a Tragedy @tragedymyth]

An inquiry into this is absolutely vital https://t.co/m01tpvBBnX