It’s never too late

It doesn’t matter if something happened five days, 15 years, or 50 years ago – it’s never too late to have support.

This was an online campaign that we launched to counterbalance negative media portrayals of people bringing historic cases forward.  We felt it was important to open a dialogue up about this because too many women and girls never tell anyone about the abuse they have experienced.

The main message of the campaign was: whether it happened 50 years ago, 10 years ago, one year ago or yesterday we will always take it seriously, listen to you and believe you.

The latest from our news and blogs

Standing on a wooden shelf are letters spelling out the word shame balanced. Each letter is carved out to create a stamp.

Shame must change sides

In four words, Gisèle Pelicot articulated what all women around the world need to hear. I want to explore the experience of shame as a victim of rape, because sometimes it’s just not as easy as “I shouldn’t be ashamed, so I won’t be”.

Red brick wall surrounded by grass with a black and silver sign saying 'University'. Trees in the background and a redbrick building in the distance.

Rape Culture: not just a buzzword

A university student, who experienced sexual violence during the first month of enrolling, reflects on the aftermath and the pervasive nature of rape culture on campus and within wider society.

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The impact of trauma on pregnancy, birth & parenthood

Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, and for many, it can also be a challenging one. If you’ve experienced rape or sexual abuse, the past trauma can feel like a heavy weight, influencing your experiences throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early stages of parenthood.