Sexual Violence

Some young men are being sucked into a toxic world online, full of sexism, misogyny and fear. Warning: This episode contains descriptions and discussion of gender-based and sexual violence. Audio

Our next guest is someone who has dedicated her working life to helping women in need. Dr Ang Jury has become an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to victims of family and sexual… Video, Audio

The media has sometimes been guilty of sidelining, shrugging off, or silencing sexual assault and harassment victims. Stuff's Kirsty Johnston talked to Mediawatch about how to centre those victims in… Audio

About 500 people gathered on Courtenay Place Wellington tonight to rally for a city free from sexual violence. For nearly a year, there has been a growing conversation around how unsafe the capital… Audio

Steven Johnson's new book, Enemy of All Mankind is also a harrowing account of the most dastardly pirate you've probably never heard of, Henry Every, and the brutal lifestyle and appalling existence… Audio

It's been a tough time for the British royal family of late. However, there is a ray of light in the form of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who is being tipped to steady the royal ship. Author Christina… Audio

The decorated war correspondent Christina Lamb (Farewell Kabul, I Am Malala) has written a harrowing history of what war does to women. Our Bodies, Their Battlefield is her attempt to tell the true… Audio

A comprehensive study of rape trials in New Zealand has sexual violence advocates calling for certain questions to be banned from the courtroom.

Law Professor Elisabeth McDonald from the University… Audio

Defence lawyers say a new sexual violence law will mean defendants won't get a fair trial. Why is this change being introduced and what does it hope to achieve?  Audio

The media often goes to astounding lengths to remove the responsibility for violence from men, says Australian journalist Jane Gilmore. So, for the past three years, Gilmore has made it her mission to… Audio

The government's announced a raft of law changes it says will make the justice system fairer and safer for victims of sexual violence. Lisa Owen asked Justice Under Secretary Jan Logie which of the… Video, Audio

Green MP and Justice Under Secretary on issues of sexual violence, Jan Logie, says sexist comments, yelling and intimidation are not uncommon at Parliament. She told Lisa Owen she's been disturbed by… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister made a major announcement on the weekend, committing the government to funding a multi-agency approach to family and sexual violence to the tune of $320 million over four years.  Audio

New rules are needed in the legal profession to address unacceptable behavior, according to a Law Society working group chaired by Dame Silvia Cartwright. The report finds professional codes aren't… Audio