Abused women
Chris Farrell, a former Ireland international, has joined Clogher Valley Rugby Football Club despite being convicted of failing to prevent a gang rape in France. The move has been condemned by Ulster Rugby, who stated that they do not support the registration of individuals with serious past convictions, particularly in
Refugees
Asylum seekers being temporarily housed in UK hotels have seen an 8% increase under the Labour government, according to the latest data published as part of the quarterly immigration statistics. This comes amidst a High Court judgment that has led to the removal of over 100 asylum seekers from a
Mayors
Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire, spoke about her frightening experiences as a politician at a Reform UK press conference on keeping women safe. She recounted multiple incidents of harassment and threats, including being told to buy a stab vest and receiving death threats. The perpetrator of one of
Refugees
Humza Yousaf, former first minister of Scotland, has expressed concerns about the growing rhetoric against asylum seekers, stating that it fuels division and puts vulnerable people at risk. As a father of three girls, Yousaf fears "predatory men who come in every colour" when it comes to his
Refugees
The housing of asylum seekers in hotels has come under intense scrutiny after a High Court ruling in the case of Epping Forest District Council versus the UK government. As of the end of March, there were 32,345 asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels, a 15% decrease
Refugees
Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has accused the Tory party of deliberately trying to fuel hatred against asylum seekers by portraying them as a threat to women and children. Yousaf's comments come in response to allegations made by Tory MP Robert Jenrick, who has stated that mass
Mayors
The organization "Glas A3/4ene Bihac" has issued a request for urgent action to the competent institutions in Bihac, citing serious omissions in the work of the Public Institution Center for Social Work. The association emphasizes the need for concrete measures to prevent further violations of the rights
Mayors
The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, recently convened a meeting at the eNyandeni Royal Palace to engage with the AmaMpondo Kingship and Traditional Community on service delivery issues. The meeting aimed to strengthen intergovernmental relations, address developmental challenges, and promote social cohesion in the community. The event brought together government
Mayors
The Second Section of the Navarre Court has ordered that the provisional detention imposed on an 85-year-old woman, imprisoned on July 30 for the death of her husband in Zizur Mayor, be served at a residence designated by her children. The court ruling, which cannot be appealed, requires the presence
Cabinet officials
Home Office minister Jess Phillips has joined her colleague Peter Kyle in criticizing Reform UK's pledge to repeal the Online Safety Act, arguing that such a move would empower "modern-day Jimmy Saviles" to prey on children online. Phillips suggested that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is
Cabinet officials
MP Jess Phillips has criticized the UK government for relying on the free labor of women to provide services to support victims of violence against women and girls. The minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls stated that the country has "got fat" from this expectation
Cabinet officials
The Brazilian government has launched a nationwide awareness campaign, "Purple August," to mark the end of violence against women. Minister of Women, Marcia Lopes, highlighted the campaign's importance in spreading awareness about the initiatives taken by the Federal Government to combat gender-based violence. The campaign will
