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End female genital mutilation

Laura6 February 2013

6 February is the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, a human rights abuse that affects 140 million women and girls worldwide ...

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Is The Guardian trolling us?

Philippa Willitts3 January 2013

Philippa read a Guardian article about whether child sexual abuse is really all that bad. It is. ...

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Tom Martin’s odious opinions know no limits.

Philippa Willitts21 July 2012

Philippa writes about Tom Martin (of failed gender studies lawsuit infamy), who has spoken out about child prostitution, blaming the victim all the way. ...

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“I didn’t have a childhood at all…”

Philippa Willitts7 February 2012

A guest post by CRASAC, the story of a woman they have supported, which highlights the damage caused by child abuse, and the importance of seeking help. ...

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When is an affair not an affair? (Trigger warning)

Philippa Willitts3 February 2012

Philippa writes about the Daily Mail's reporting of a case of child rape. ...

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Adding my voice to those revictimised by Nadine Dorries.

Guest Blogger17 May 2011

A guest blogger writes anonymously about why Nadine Dorries' view that teaching children to say 'no' will reduce sexual abuse is so wrong. ...

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“Rape is the only crime in which the victim becomes the accused.” – Freda Adler

Philippa Willitts9 March 2011

Philippa discusses the blame-the-victim style reporting in a case of the alleged rape of an 11 year old girl. ...

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Pope Benedict XVI

Philippa Willitts7 February 2010

Philippa talks about the Pope's impending visit to Britain, and whether the £20 million it will cost should be paid for by public money or the Catholic church. ...

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