Sexual Assualt Awareness Month

Ending sexual violence starts with the law

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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8th October 2026

11 mins

Domestic violence under the Taliban’s rule: Afghanistan failed Hasina and millions of women and girls

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18th September 2026

9 mins

Justice without discrimination: intersectional and grassroots perspectives on sexual violence in Mexico

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20th August 2026

12 mins

Uruguay: new steps towards transforming access to justice in response to sexual violence

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10th August 2026

11 mins

Communities that support: Collective responses to sexual violence against children and adolescents in Latin America

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30th June 2026

7 mins

Collective reflections from the 56th OAS General Assembly

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19th June 2026

9 mins

Mariana Ferrer Case: landmark ruling in Brazil strengthens protection for survivors and redefines the judicial response to sexual violence

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17th June 2026

14 mins

Democracies are built with women and young people: Equality Now at the 56th OAS General Assembly

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17th June 2026

7 mins

From law to practice: Oaxaca moves towards a protocol for investigating sexual violence with an intersectional approach

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22nd April 2026

17 mins

Why Earth Day 2026 demands joint climate and gender justice action

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Explore our resources on ending sexual violence

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Statement by Equality Now (Observer Status No. 281) on the Occasion of the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Equality Now calls on the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to safeguard existing human rights protections, protect women human rights defenders, tackle sexual and gender-based violence, urge Mali to criminalise female genital mutilation, and advance survivor-centred digital governance.

Guidelines for engaging religious and traditional leaders on ending violence against women and girls in Africa

A guide for civil society on building meaningful partnerships with religious and traditional leaders to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.

Republic of Moldova: Submission to the CEDAW Committee on gender-based violence against women and girls

Equality Now and Moldovan organisations urge the CEDAW Committee to press the Republic of Moldova to close gaps in protection, justice and reparation for survivors of gender-based violence.

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