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.

 

Latest News & Insights

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14th April 2026

6 mins

Bolivia must pass Brisa’s Law to strengthen its response to sexual violence

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8th April 2026

8 mins

Thematic hearing at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights exposes harmful application of child abduction laws in cases of domestic violence

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17th March 2026

3 mins

Kyrgyzstan draft law: Addressing sexual violence requires comprehensive measures beyond harsher penalties

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25th February 2026

11 mins

Advancing legal protection for girls and adolescents in San Luis Potosí, México

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16th January 2026

10 mins

What our 2025 research revealed about gender equality

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16th January 2026

12 mins

Implementation of the Inter-American Court’s judgment in Brisa de Angulo Losada v. Bolivia, three years on

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18th December 2025

17 mins

Progress and pushback: Gender equality in 2025

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17th December 2025

10 mins

Building a future free from sexual violence: reflections from a regional training cycle with young activists in Latin America and the Caribbean

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5th December 2025

9 mins

Oaxaca incorporates consent into its criminal legislation: a model for strengthening justice across Mexico

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Explore our resources on ending sexual violence

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Sonora, Mexico: Recommendations to reform the Penal Code on consent

A legal brief with recommendations to reform the Penal Code in Sonora, Mexico, aligning it with international standards on consent and strengthening protection for girls and adolescents.

South Asian Movement for Accessing Justice: Call to action on ending sexual violence in South Asia

A regional call to action urging governments in South Asia to address legal and systemic barriers to justice for survivors of sexual violence.

Equality Now joins coalition submission to the ECtHR on proposed amendments to Rules 36 and 44 of the Rules of Court

Equality Now joined partners in urging the ECtHR not to adopt draft rule changes that could weaken protection for applicants in situations of vulnerability.

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