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Open Letter Delivered Across Political Parties
On 24th January 2024, a delegation of Our Voice Matters volunteers met in Westminster to deliver our open letter to some of the main political parties in the UK. We’re thrilled that 531 supporters, activists, volunteers and elected officials joined us in calling for stronger action from political parties in tackling sexual harassment in politics.…
How sexual harassment affects mental health
Everyone deals with things differently, whether that be stress or anxiety, however we need to talk about how sexual harassment can affect mental health. There are multiple ways in which this affects people, whether that be through the stress caused by the perpetrator’s actions or the reporting procedures. Our view, as an organisation, is that…
#AskHerToStand – 21st November 2023
“#AskHerToStand Day” is celebrated on 21st November and this year commemorates 105 years since the passing of the Parliament (Qualification of Women Act) of 1918. This legislation permitted women to sit at members of the House of Commons for the first time. 105 years on, there is still a long way to go in achieving…
Rethinking Complaints Processes – Putting Victims at the Heart of Party Complaints Policies
Raising concerns about an individual’s behaviour is often seen as a simple first step in tackling sexual misconduct in a party. If we are to bring about real change in politics it is necessary to assess how accessible this step is to victims. Without supportive and accessible reporting mechanisms, perpetrators of sexual violence or harassment…
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