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by Our Foreign Desk
AMNESTY International accused governments and aid agencies yesterday of failing to protect woman refugees from rape and other violence.
Interviews with 40 refugee women and girls now in Germany and Norway revealed shocking tales of violence, assault, exploitation and sexual harassment at every stage of their journey — including in Europe.
ANNA FISHER explores what would it mean for women’s equality and public safety if Britain embraces full commercialisation of the sex trade
Sexual harassment on Britain’s railways is rising sharply, according to the British Transport Police, yet too many women still feel reporting is futile. LYNNE WALSH asks why the burden of safety all too often remains on women themselves
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
AMANDA J QUICK warns about the ever-expanding influence of the sex industry – and the harm it unleashes on both the women involved and society collectively, especially the young