Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a time to raise public awareness about sexual violence, educate communities on prevention, and support survivors in their pursuit of justice.
By fostering critical conversations and advocating for stronger protections, Equality Now and its partners aim to challenge the systems that enable sexual violence and push for a future where safety, accountability, and consent are non-negotiable and justice is accessible for all.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month reminds us that ending sexual violence is a collective responsibility — one that requires strong laws, effective implementation, and an intersectional approach.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: 5 Things You Should Know About Sexual Violence
01 April 2025
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a moment to stand with survivors, confront harmful norms, and spotlight the syste…
The Defamation Dilemma: How Reputation Protection Laws Can Harm Survivors
28 March 2025
An interview with Tamar Dekanosidze, Human Rights Lawyer and Eurasia Regional Representative at Equality Now In the complex l…
Women in Sudan: Silenced by War, Abandoned by Law
03 April 2025
By Mumbi Mugo, Program Officer, Legal Equality and Esther Waweru, Senior Legal Advisor, Legal Equality Forced to Flee: The Un…
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Barriers to Justice: Rape in Africa, Law, Practice, and Access to Justice
25 November 2024
This groundbreaking report on rape in Africa analyzes sexual violence laws and law enforcement practices across 47 countries ...
Sexual Violence in South Asia: Legal and Other Barriers to Justice for Survivors - 2024 Update
24 June 2024
Our 2021 report, Sexual Violence in South Asia: Legal and Other Barriers to Justice, co-authored by Equality Now and Di...
The World's Shame: The Global Rape Epidemic
07 November 2017
Around the world, rape and sexual abuse are everyday violent occurrences — affecting close to a billion women and girls...
The Strengthening Justice Series: The Legal Roadmap to Ending Sexual Violence. Each email in this series will equip you with expert insights, and practical resources to drive meaningful change in your field.