Victims Rights

Reality: Women Are Only as Safe as the Boundaries and Protections We Demand One of the most misleading and harmful ideas about women’s safety is the belief that “women are …

One of the most dangerous and dismissive talking points circulating today is the claim that “men don’t need to be trans to rape women because men will rape women anyway.” …

Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin. In March 1955, this 15-year-old Black girl in Montgomery, Alabama, did something radical—she refused to give up her bus seat to a white …

Political leaders must prioritize the rights women need in our own right—not just the ones tied to men. Yes, women must have the right to make our own medical decisions. …

Some lessons aren’t written in books.Some are taught in the hush of a disappointed glance, a side eye when you spoke up, punishment for being a naturally curious little human, …

  They built movements.They led revolutions against wrongs, violence, and abuse they never should have to deal with.And when that wasn’t enough to break them—they were buried under whispers, lies, …

Dominance: Turning every women’s space into “his” too but in different font. Too often, women are pushed into defending our own dignity. We’re told to explain why we need safety, …

When faced with stalking, harassment, or any form of abuse, having a safety plan is a vital step toward reclaiming control and ensuring your well-being. A safety plan isn’t just …

  A Mother. A Defense. A Jim Crow Injustice. The story of Rosa Ingram and her two teenage sons, Haywood and George, is one of the most heartbreaking and revealing …

   When the groundbreaking documentary Surviving RKelly (produced by Dream Hampton) came out, people were amazed.   How did this go on in front of everyone’s eyes for 20?!   …