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One in five girls say they first experienced physical or sexual harassment before age 12

Girls’ rights charity Plan International UK warned harassment towards girls has become ‘normalised’

The Independent UK · May 27

Street Harassment Has Finally Been Made Illegal. Here’s What That Actually Means

The UK’s new public sexual harassment law is finally in force, but campaigners say the real shift must be cultural.

Marie Claire · Apr 1

How America’s Abortion Wars Are Creeping Into British Women’s Healthcare

American anti-abortion money, messaging and legal tactics are crossing the Atlantic — putting UK women’s healthcare and bodily autonomy at risk.

Marie Claire · Jan 29

1.5 Million Young UK Women Face Harassment — And Still, No Action From the Government

The law to prosecute sex-based harassment exists. But two years on, it’s not being enforced — and girls across the UK are being failed every single day.

Marie Claire · Sep 18, 2025

Aid groups hit back over development minister’s ‘charity’ comments

Groups said they rejected Baroness Jenny Chapman’s description of aid during her appearance before the Commons International Development Committee.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Duchess Sophie's Secret Trip to NYC Proves She's the Royal Family's "Secret Weapon"

The Duchess of Edinburgh missed Commonwealth Day for an important cause.

Marie Claire · Mar 11, 2025

Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis—they’re also leading the fight to solve it

Why the climate crisis is a women’s rights crisis

Marie Claire · Dec 10, 2024

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah officially commences

Israeli ministers insisted it would resume strikes on Lebanon if Hezbollah breached the terms of the ceasefire.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

‘Overdue’ Lebanon ceasefire must bring lasting solution to crisis, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed news that hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah would be suspended from Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Duchess Sophie Is Taking Over a Major Role From Another Royal Family Member

Princess Kate's "royal sister" is having an extremely busy year.

Marie Claire · Nov 26, 2024