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The emotional and psychological scars of sexual harassment run deep. One victim, Tessa* reveals her struggle to cope and how she contemplated suicide after two incidents of harassment.
"Imagine talking to people whom...
Robin Rheaume
Yup - it is a scary world sometimes. Smart phones and social networking can be fun but you need to be street smart about the brave new world of instant information.
Technology gives scammers and harassers more ways to find their way into your life. And while some risk are gender ...
Do we judge a victim of rape more harshly than the victim of any other crime? A look at reactions to a local gang rape case that suggest we do.
The judge said it was factually rape.
Five young men aged 17-19 versus one young woman aged 17.
... a gang sexual assault of a grave nature whic...
When PAMELA NG asked her friends whether a woman’s dressing invited sexual violence from men, she was surprised – and disturbed - to find some of the women saying ‘Men cannot help it, it’s in their nature.‘
It was a languid train ride from Melbourne to Sydney. The deep-blue Australian s...
Recent announcements by the Catholic Church have provoked outrage from many critics. Has the Holy See opened the doors for a frank discussion about the church’s treatment of women? We look at the Vatican’s reaction to the proposed ordination of women priests.
The Crime
On July 15th...
AWARE’s Befriender programme provides moral support and other help to victims of domestic violence. PATRICIA DRISCOLL, a Befriender, shared her experience and explains why the service is so important.
This article was written in 2010. AWARE has ceased the befriending service for domestic violen...
This has been one of the most active 3-month periods of my life, says CORINNA LIM as she reports on her first 100 days as AWARE’s Executive Director.
In about 10 days' time, I will complete my first 100 days at AWARE. When AWARE folk see me, they usually ask me one of three questions.
Questi...
By Nhu Pham
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They came, they listened carefully, and they left with a new understanding of why it is important for organisations to have a clear policy on workplace sexual harassment.
AWARE launched its Workplace S...
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Dealing With & Preventing Harassment - 17 June
This workshop is now full. We will shortly be announcing dates for future sessions.
Does your organisation have policies and processes for dealing with sexual harassm...
