UK Feminista
@ukfeminista.bsky.social
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Working for a society free from sexism and violence against women and girls. www.ukfeminista.org.uk
We're teaming up with
@neunion.bsky.social
to train teachers on how to support girls to take action against sexism and sexual harassment. π 2.30-3.15pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026 π Online Book your place today! π
neu.org.uk/events/empow...
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Empowering girls to take action against sexism and sexual harassment | National Education Union
08/07/26 - This session will explore why action is needed to empower girls, what students should be able to expect from their school as part of a whole school approach.
https://neu.org.uk/events/empowering-girls-take-action-against-sexism-and-sexual-harassment
about 18 hours ago
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π£ Calling schools & colleges! Receive a UK Feminista Action Award for your work to tackle sexism and sexual harassment. Deadline for applications: Friday 1 May 2026, 5pm Celebrate your work and inspire others to act! π
ukfeminista.org.uk/action-award...
#GenderEquality
#UKSchools
#UKFeminista
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This week, our Director visited the French National Assembly for an event to mark ten years of Franceβs abolitionist laws - which shift the criminal burden off victims of sexual exploitation and onto sex buyers who drive the demand. Find out more π
www.cap-international.org/en/our-actio...
7 days ago
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This is a significant step towards age and ongoing consent verification on p*rnography websites - a vital safeguard against child abuse & violence against women. Thank you to the survivors who advocated for it π
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βMy rape and exploitation is being uploaded for profit, and there are no laws to stop itβ Ministers must listen to survivors and accept the House of Lords vote to force p*rnography websites to verify the age and ongoing consent of everyone on their platform.
www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
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"My rape and exploitation can still be viewed on porn platforms"
For years, Sarah* has tried to have videos of her rape at the hands of a trafficker removed from mainstream porn sites. Here's why legislation needs to change.
https://www.stylist.co.uk/news/politics/trafficking-sexual-assault-exploitation-porn-regulations/1070720
19 days ago
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APPG on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
19 days ago
This is why Ministers
@jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
@alexdaviesjones.bsky.social
must accept & implement the recent vote by the House of Lords to force all p*rnography websites to verify the age and ongoing consent of everyone in videos on their platform π
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
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Exposing a global βonline rape academyβ that is teaching men how to abuse women and evade detection
CNN exposes an online network of men encouraging each other to drug and assault their partners, and swap tips on how to get away with it.
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/
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Our Director Nina Humphries welcomes the landmark vote by the House of Lords requiring p*rnography websites to verify the age & ongoing consent of everyone featured on their platform. A basic vital safeguard that the Government must keep in the bill and implement without delay.
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about 1 month ago
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APPG on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
about 1 month ago
Our members -MPs Tonia Antoniazzi, Kirsteen Sullivan, Jess Asato, Tracy Gilbert, Antonia Bance, Katrina Murray, Sarah Champion & Polly Billington + Baroness Bertin & Baroness Jenkin- signed this letter in the Times calling on the PM to back safeguards on p*rn sites π
thetimes.com/article/d615...
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APPG on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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Our members - Tonia Antoniazzi MP, Jess Asato MP, Tracy Gilbert MP, Kirsteen Sullivan MP, Polly Billington MP, Sarah Champion MP, Antonia Bance MP, Katrina Murray MP, Baroness Bertin & Baroness Jenkin - have signed this important letter in today's Times π
www.thetimes.com/article/d615...
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Force porn sites to verify age and consent, ministers told
Campaigners against sexual exploitation want publishers to check the age of those appearing in explicit material and whether they have given their consent
https://www.thetimes.com/article/d61541e1-b1ed-46d2-9ecb-0aea7ca79c9b?shareToken=c02fa5b173e8808f36ce27ef17b06627
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Peers have voted to require p*rnography websites to verify the age and ongoing consent of everyone featured in content on their platform. It's a basic safeguard, yet survivors & organisations are having to fight for it. Check out '10 terrible arguments against' π
ukfeminista.org.uk/news/ten-ter...
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Ten terrible arguments against safeguards on pornography websites β UK Feminista
Working for a society in which women and girls live free from sexism and male violence
https://ukfeminista.org.uk/news/ten-terrible-arguments-against-safeguards-on-pornography-websites/
about 1 month ago
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π³οΈ In a landmark vote, the House of Lords has passed an amendment requiring p*rnography websites to verify the age & ongoing consent of everyone featured on their platform. π A vital safeguard against child abuse and violence against women that must be implemented without delay.
about 1 month ago
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East Anglia Bylines
about 1 month ago
How to stop sexual harassment in schools? By embedding prevention across the entire curriculum and school culture - not just a one-off assembly. Jenny Rhodes on UK Feministaβs new blueprint to make it happen. Read more ππ½
@ukfeminista.bsky.social
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Suffolk MP backs radical plan to end sexual harassment in schools
Now launched: A new blueprint for schools and colleges to βchange the systemβ to prevent sexism and protect girls from sexual harassment
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/community/suffolk-mp-backs-radical-plan-to-end-sexual-harassment-in-schools/
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ποΈ 'Schools need radical βsystem changeβ to tackle harassment against girls, report says' "UK Feminista argues that greater government intervention β not simply one-off lessons or workshops β is required to create a βwhole-school approachβ to prevention." π
www.twinkl.co.uk/news/schools...
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QE Insights - Twinkl
Stay up-to-date with changes and events in primary education using our handy news feed. Includes articles from trusted sources about the web.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news/schools-need-radical-system-change-to-tackle-harassment-against-girls-report-says?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=EYdigest
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Yesterday, UK Feminista launched System Change - a blueprint to end sexism and sexual harassment in education, based on our 3βyear pilot with schools and colleges. π Read the report:
ukfeminista.org.uk/systemchange/
βοΈ Take action:
ukfeminista.org.uk/take-action-...
about 2 months ago
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APPG on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
about 2 months ago
π Safeguards secured! The House of Lords has voted to adopt critical safeguards on p*rnography websites: age & permission verification and the right to withdraw consent The APPG has long called for this change to combat abuse and exploitation rampant on these sites π§΅
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UK Feminista strongly supports Ash Regan MSP's Prostitution Bill, being debated in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow. The Bill would outlaw paying for sex and decriminalise victims - rightly recognising prostitution is violence against women. Read this letter to MSPs from A Model For Scotland π
3 months ago
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Following the release of the UK Government's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, we outline our perspective. Read our statement below π
4 months ago
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π Looking for a feminist stocking filler? Check out these UK Feminista gifts featuring beautiful designs by Natalia (age 8) and Eva (age 15) π
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4 months ago
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UK Feminista is proud to stand with survivors and frontline services to support Ash Regan MSP's
#UnbuyableBill
The bill would shift the burden of criminality in Scotland off victims of sexual exploitation onto exploiters π Act now
amodelforscotland.org/take-action
@johnswinney.bsky.social
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Take Action | A Model for Scotland
Take action to support a progressive legal model that combats commercial sexual exploitation in Scotland.
https://amodelforscotland.org/take-action
5 months ago
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Alia Azariah, Survivor &
@obamafoundation.bsky.social
USA Leader, has told MPs why she backs a bill amendment requiring pornography websites to verify age & permission of everyone on their site and enable withdrawal of consent. π Read Alia's powerful speech
ukfeminista.org.uk/news/speech-...
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π Pondering gifts for family & friends? π These beautiful bags, mugs, tea towels & posters were designed by Natalia (age 8) and Eva (age 15) to celebrate 15 years of UK Feminista! Power change with your gifts this festive seasonπ Shop π
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π Pondering gifts for family & friends? π These beautiful bags, mugs, tea towels & posters were designed by Natalia (age 8) and Eva (age 15) to celebrate 15 years of UK Feminista! Power change with your gifts this festive seasonπ Shop π
uk-feminista.teemill.com
5 months ago
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We are delighted to announce the winners of our student poster competition β celebrating 15 years of UK Feminista! We were hugely moved by the nearly 200 wonderful entries from both primary and secondary school pupils. π₯ And the winners areβ¦ (1/6)
6 months ago
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UK Feminista was proud to support a discussion in Parliament last wk with Mia de Faoite - survivor, campaigner & Training Lead at Ruhama. Mia powerfully argued how and why the Government should recognise that sexual consent cannot be purchased. Thanks to
@tracygilbertmp.bsky.social
for hosting.
6 months ago
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It was great to join
@evawuk.bsky.social
conference last week, where we discussed urgent need for whole-school approaches to prevent sexual harassment in education. Find out what your school or college can do to stop sexual harassment - and how we can support you π
ukfeminista.org.uk/teachers/
6 months ago
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π Read UK Feminista Co-Chair Andrea Westβs powerful reflections on the fictional story of
#EastEnders
' Joel - a teenage boy drawn into violent pornography and
#onlinemisogyny
- and the disturbing reality it highlights.
ukfeminista.org.uk/news/joel-co...
6 months ago
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It's with enormous gratitude that we say farewell to our Chair, Sarah Savitt, who has supported and shaped UK Feminista since it was founded 15 years ago π As Sarah steps down, she reflects on her time with UK Feminista over on our website π
ukfeminista.org.uk/news/fifteen...
6 months ago
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π Competition alert! π We're inviting primary & secondary schools to take part in a poster design competition - enabling students to share their vision of equality. Full details π Good luck to all students!
7 months ago
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π’ SCHOOLS & COLLEGES: applications are now open for the UK Feminista 2026 Action Award! π Reward students & teachers for action to combat sexism and sexual harassment. π Start your application today with the Action Pledge
ukfeminista.org.uk/award-scheme/
7 months ago
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π¬ "thereβs an urgent need for guidance & resources tailored to Alternative Provision settings to address sexism and sexual harassment" π That's why we've launched 'Understanding Sexual Harassment' for AP settings π Our Director Nina Humphries explains:
ukfeminista.org.uk/news/new-res...
7 months ago
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π’ COMPETITION FOR SCHOOLS & COLLEGES π¨ Help celebrate 15 years of UK Feminista by entering our competition to design a poster! See details π and enter by 26 Sept. Happy creating!
8 months ago
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This week, UK Feministaβs Director Nina Humphries spoke at
@thefabians.bsky.social
launch of βOnly Halfway?β by Purna Sen & Sara Hyde π¨ Nina highlighted importance of Government support for nationwide whole-school approaches to prevent sexual harassment Report here
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
9 months ago
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Thank you to the MPs & peers leading calls for action to stop commercial sexual exploitation π UK Feminista is proud to provide the Secretariat for this crucial cross-party group. Check out the video π
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10 months ago
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Over a third of girls have been sexually harassed at school. We're working hard training teachers to stop it. π Please support this work by setting up a monthly donation π
ukfeminista.org.uk/donate-month...
10 months ago
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π° 'Kettering Buccleuch Academy wins award for positive work to tackle sexism' Great to see local media coverage of schools that received our Action Award - recognising outstanding action to tackle sexism and sexual harassment π
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/education/ke...
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy wins award for positive work to tackle sexism
This week, students and staff at Kettering Buccleuch Academy (KBA) have been celebrating after the school was selected as a Bronze UK Feminista: Action Award winner.
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/education/kettering-buccleuch-academy-wins-award-for-positive-work-to-tackle-sexism-5165018
10 months ago
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Here's an easy way to support our work combatting sexism and sexual exploitation π When you shop online, over 8000 retailers like eBay, Tesco & John Lewis will donate to us through easyfundraising. All you have to do is sign up here! β‘οΈ
easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/uk-fe...
10 months ago
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"Three amendments tabled by the Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi together set out a new approach to regulation of commercial sexual exploitation" UK Feminista is quoted in this article on MPs' calls for action against commercial sexual exploitation π
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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UK politicians propose ban on pimping websites
Amendment to crime and policing bill would make it criminal offence to profit from selling sex online
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/18/uk-politicians-propose-ban-pimping-websites
10 months ago
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This shocking investigation by Sky News is why we strongly support
@tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social
's proposals to outlaw pimping websites As UK Feminista's Kat Banyard is quoted, they "make it as easy to order a woman to be sexually exploited as it is to order a takeaway"
news.sky.com/story/orderi...
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'Ordering a woman to be sexually exploited is as easy as ordering a takeaway': How trafficking victims are being sold online
A Sky News investigation uncovers thousands of potential indicators of sexual exploitation on two of the UK's most prominent adult service websites.
https://news.sky.com/story/ordering-a-woman-to-be-sexually-exploited-is-as-easy-as-ordering-a-takeaway-how-trafficking-victims-are-being-sold-online-13380622
11 months ago
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Raise FREE donations for UK Feminista every time you shop! π When you shop online, over 8000 retailers like eBay, Tesco & John Lewis will donate to us through easyfundraising. π All you have to do is sign up here
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Itβs quick, easy and free to do!
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You spend, brands donate to UK Feminista.
Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.
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11 months ago
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Samira Ahmed
11 months ago
You donβt need to watch a TV drama to tackle sexism & misogyny in schools. You can learn from the example of all these amazing schools and colleges & the fab charity
@ukfeminista.bsky.social
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Huge honour to be part of last night.
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π Huge congratulations to all the schools and colleges that have won a UK Feminista 2025 Action Award! π Celebrating outstanding action to tackle sexism & sexual harassment in the education system π Check out the full list of winners on our website
ukfeminista.org.uk/news/2025-ac...
11 months ago
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Purna
12 months ago
UK Feminista has trained 15,000+ teachers & trainee teachers to tackle
#sexism
& sexual
#harassment
in
#schools
That's been possible because of generous donations from supporters Please consider becoming a regular donor to help drive change
ukfeminista.org.uk/donate-monthly
@ukfeminista.bsky.social
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Monthly Donation β UK Feminista
Working for a society in which women and girls live free from sexism and male violence
https://ukfeminista.org.uk/donate-monthly
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π Congratulations to the winners of UK Feminista's GOLD Action Award for taking outstanding action to tackle sexism & sexual harassment π π« Took a whole school approach π Innovative practice π Measured progress & demonstrated positive change
11 months ago
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π Congratulations to the winners of UK Feminista's SILVER Action Award for taking outstanding action to tackle sexism & sexual harassment π π« Whole school approach π Involved students π Evidence of impact
11 months ago
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π Congratulations to the winners of UK Feminista's BRONZE Action Award for taking outstanding action to tackle sexism & sexual harassment π Activities included: π« Developing a whole school approach π©βπ« Training teachers ποΈ Lessons & workshops for students
11 months ago
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π Tonight was the awards ceremony for the 2025 UK Feminista Action Awards - celebrating schools taking outstanding action to tackle sexism and sexual harassment. ποΈ The wonderful
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announced this year's winnersβ¦
11 months ago
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π UK Feminista has trained 15,000+ teachers & trainee teachers to tackle sexism & sexual harassment in schools π That's only been possible because of generous donations from supporters π Please consider becoming a regular donor to help us drive change
ukfeminista.org.uk/donate-monthly
12 months ago
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π’ Calling schools & colleges! Have you taken action to combat sexual harassment and sexism? π Then apply for UK Feministaβs Action Award *this week* to reward your students & teachers! βοΈ Apply here by 28 April
ukfeminista.org.uk/award-scheme/
12 months ago
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π¨ Less than 2 weeks left to apply! π There's still time for schools & colleges to register for our Action Award - rewarding outstanding action to tackle sexism and sexual harassment in education. π Get started by taking the ACTION PLEDGE
ukfeminista.org.uk/award-scheme/
ποΈ Deadline: 28 April
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