# sexual violence
This year
2023
# Rape Crisis Network Ireland
Rape Crisis Network calls for independent authority on domestic, sexual, gender based violence
This post would independently monitor and scrutinise the coordination and implementation of policy and practice.
Last year
2022
# misogyny
Majority of Irish people agree that pornography is harming society, Women's Aid report finds
Women were more likely than men to believe that pornography was detrimental to young people.
# Catholic Church
11 French bishops accused of sexual violence, senior church group says
All of the accused will face either prosecution or church disciplinary procedures.
# Domestic Abuse
Over half of the murders in the State last year were related to domestic abuse
The figures were published following an analysis of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence crimes.
# Zero Tolerance
Secondary school curriculum to be updated to address issues like domestic violence and consent
Education Minister Norma Foley said that education has a “very significant” role to play in the new Zero Tolerance strategy.
# sexual violence
Irish Prison Service to launch major review of how psychologists deal with sex offenders
The Irish Prison Service has said that the work of its psychologists would be expanded to deal with people serving sentences for sexual violence.
# Justice Committee
Minister to explore offering sex crime victims photo of offender on jail release
Helen McEntee made her comments at the Justice Committee.
THE MORNING LEAD
Evidence of rape by Russian soldiers in Ukraine mounts as ICC investigates war crimes
A growing number of women have shared testimony of being sexually assaulted during the war.
Evidence of rape by Russian soldiers is mounting in Ukraine, Lauren Boland reports.
A growing number of women have shared testimony of being sexually assaulted during the war.
The International Criminal Court is investigating suspected war crimes.
# award winning
Investigative platform Noteworthy wins prestigious Mary Raftery Prize
Reporter Peter McGuire won for his investigation that found sexual violence victims were fighting roadblocks to justice.
All time
# speak out
New tool allows higher education students to anonymously report sexual harassment and violence
The Speak Out tool will be launched across 18 universities this academic year.
# India
Protests following alleged rape and murder of nine-year-old girl in Indian capital
The nine-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a crematorium in south-west New Delhi – four men have been arrested.
# crime figures
Victims and offenders in 20% of sexual violence cases aged under 18 - CSO
Almost all offenders in cases of sexual violence reported in 2019 were men, Central Statistics Office data showed.
# sexual violence
'It felt safe': Why do people turn to social media to share their experiences of sexual assault?
Post-MeToo, more people are disclosing their sexual violence experiences online – but what issues might this bring up for them and society at large?
Voices
Opinion: 'They are distraught when their images are shared by a former partner'
Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says the law around image-based sexual abuse is useless as it pre-dates the internet and new legislation can’t come quickly enough.
# Court
Judges, lawyers, and gardaà to get specialist training to better support victims of sexual violence
A review into the legal protections offered to complainants in sexual assault cases was carried out following the high-profile Belfast rape trial in 2018.
# road to reform
Speak or Survive: Does Ireland write off survivors of sexual violence?
Part two of Noteworthy series on victims of sexual crimes who speak out focuses on the poor mental health supports and outcomes for survivors.
# road to reform
Speak or Survive: Sexual violence victims still fighting roadblocks to justice
Survivors of sexual crimes tell Noteworthy investigation what needs to change to give victims a chance to find a voice, justice – and peace.
# Students
3 in 10 female third-level students have experienced non-consensual penetration, survey finds
That’s according to a new national survey published by NUI Galway’s Active Consent Programme.
# Violent Crime
Children suspected in 1 out of every 5 cases of criminal sexual violence
New figures on serious crime published today by the Central Statistics Office.
# lavinia kerwick
'It could be anyone - your sister, mother, niece or aunt - rape happens'
Lavinia Kerwick, the first rape survivor in Ireland to waive her anonymity, has called for more supports to be made available to fellow survivors.
# Women's Aid
'He did not do one day': Six in 10 domestic violence offenders get suspended sentence
The vast majority of victims are women and over half are abused in their own home.
# Funding
Domestic and sexual violence groups to get €1.5 million more in funding
The total amount of funding for 2019 has increased to €23.8 million.
Voices
Opinion: 'I'm not a victim, I am a survivor ... I don’t flinch when someone touches me'
Aicha Dounia was abused by her biological father from the age of four but she refuses to live a life ‘consumed by hatred’.
Voices
Our systems are not working to prevent child sexual violence, even after it is reported
Of all reported cases of child sexual violence only 2% end in a conviction. Children whose disclosures don’t result in a criminal conviction still need protection, writes Dr ClÃona Saidléar.
# CSO
CSO to carry out new national survey on sexual violence ... says it may take five years
It’s been 16 years since the Savi – Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland – report, was published.
Voices
Lynn Ruane on sexual assault: 'I carried a shame that wasn’t mine for years before I told anyone'
It’s been 16 years since the Savi – Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland – report, and it’s high time Ireland has another one, writes Lynn Ruane.
# not trump
Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have won the Nobel peace prize for 2018
The Congolese doctor and Iraqi human rights activist have been honored with the world-renowned humanitarian prize this morning.
# me too
Lily Allen's account of sexual assault reveals we still have a long way to go to tackle how rape is reported
Lily Allen was able to run away to stop her sexual assault becoming rape, but some women can’t.
# sexual violence
'My first thought when I was raped was whether or not I was pregnant - that shouldn't be the case'
The Together For Yes campaign launched a position paper on the proposed legislation.
Voices
When consent is contested, both sides are fighting for a 'win'
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, while accepting the verdict of the Belfast jury, is concerned about how all parties are treated in such cases and how it can deter reporting sexual violence.
# savi report
New national survey to examine sexual harassment in workplace
The last SAVI report, which was commissioned 16 years ago, is to be updated.
# savi report
Taoiseach asks ministers to examine if Irish statistics on sexual violence need updating
There have been calls for the SAVI report, commissioned 15 years ago, to be updated.
# Bosnian War
'I don’t trust anyone any more, they all failed me' - The sexual victims of Bosnia's war
Colm O’Gorman of Amnesty International Ireland says the report shows that the women are being forgotten.
# Support service
Almost 1,500 calls were made to a sexual violence centre in Cork last year
Nine in 10 victims that availed of the centre’s services were female.
# Longford
Man convicted of kidnapping ex-partner, jury fails to reach verdict on rape charge
The man allegedly beat and threatened the mother of his children throughout their five-year relationship.
# rape crisis network
'Our culture blames victims as young as 12': New report on sexual violence in Ireland launched
At the launch of its annual report, the RCNI spoke about consent, abortion and how we judge teenage victims.
# House Of Commons
'I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor': MP gives powerful speech about being raped at 14
A number of MPs were moved to tears when Michelle Thomson recalled the ordeal.
# South America
"If you touch one of us, we all react" - Women react to brutal rape and slaying of teenager
Student Lucia Perez was allegedly raped and impaled on a spike by drug dealers.
# Sexual Assault
Man pleads guilty to raping a mother and daughter
The 47-year-old man was on bail for previously kidnapping the daughter.
# revenge porn
Students' Union not happy with university top brass after probe dismisses 'UCD 200' claims
UCDSU says management have treated the allegations as ‘public relations’ matter.
