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such as childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence at all ages, commercial sexual exploitation such as prostitution, harmful traditional practices and domestic abuse. (See, for example, ʻThe case for a gendered analysis of violence against

rape and sexual assault and domestic abuse helplines that we operate. We are mindful that although international evidence is very clear that few women will disclose experiences of sexual violence and domestic abuse in order to increase their

changes in the reporting of domestic abuse and demand for refuge and shelters. In Scotland, Engender is committed to building and enabling an evidence-base for gendered action. We are doing this in three key ways. We have written

in Scotland to introduce a Domestic Abuse Policy for staff. I then searched the word “women”. In Edinburgh the following article appeared, “Putting the safety and wellbeing of domestic abuse victims at the heart of our housing

also make reporting domestic abuse really difficult for women, because they won’t have a safe space to do it. It is more difficult now to have a private discussion with the doctor, taking away the possibility for women to talk

last year included the Domestic Abuse Bill and Gender Representation on Public Boards Bill, gender-focused proposals which were both passed last year. Biometric Data Bill Budget Bill Census (Amendment) Bill Consumer Protection

life in the UK with the abuser and gain secure immigration status. Women like Sara are often left to the whims of their abusive partners. 2. Increased Control by Abusers The Rwanda Act gives increased control to abusers, especially

ensures women experiencing domestic abuse have access to expert legal advice and legal aid. Establishing a resourced media body to hold the Scottish media to account. Incorporating the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of

A new report published today by Shelter Scotland and Engender shines a light on the disproportionate impact of the housing emergency on women

such as childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence at all ages, commercial sexual exploitation such as prostitution, harmful traditional practices and domestic abuse. (See, for example, ʻThe case for a gendered analysis of violence against