Figures from Rape Crisis show that in the UK 1 in 4 women have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult. 618,000 women are raped every year. 98% of adults prosecuted for sexual offences are men.
Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we think of these women and must make sure we do all we can to prevent such atrocious attacks.
Today is also a reminder of why women only spaces are so important; they offer vital safeguards for women against male violence and they must be protected.
