16 Days of Activism
For 16 Days of Activism, Marie Claire UK will be sharing stories and speaking to experts and survivors to raise awareness of abuse in all its forms and find out what needs to be done to combat VAWG and, crucially, why it needs a society-wide response.
16 Days of Activism
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I’m tired of walking home with my keys between my fingers
When was the last time you felt safe walking home at night?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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What is 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence?
“Misogyny, sexism, and women’s inequality are rife across the country”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Violence against women and girls in numbers
25 shocking stats about the impact and scale of gender-based violence
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“I was trapped in a pattern of toxic relationships – it took years to break free”
My capacity for catching red flags had been erased (obliterated, really) before I was even old enough to buy lottery tickets
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Women are up to three times more likely to be sexually harassed at work—The Worker Protection Act aims to end that
Know your rights—here’s everything you need to know about calling out sexual harassment
By Mischa Anouk Smith