Justice for Reeva Steenkamp
Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs I’m sat here contemplating the sentence in the case of Oscar Pistorius who killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. It...
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Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs I grew up in a household where The Sun newspaper was a daily addition to our coffee table. As a young girl, I remember...
View ArticleFace up to girls’ rights. I have. Will you?
Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs When it comes to violence against women and girls there’s a lot to face up to. Those who visit here regularly will be know...
View ArticleThe Oscar Pistorius sentence: no justice for Reeva
Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs The headline reads: ‘Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison’ What a misleading headline. Aren’t they always. Oscar...
View ArticleBiology, women and STEM careers
Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs My female cousin is an engineer. She’s the only female engineer I know. We went to school together and I remember that she...
View ArticlePlan Talks: Imelda Staunton
Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs This last week involved a visit to the lovely people at Plan UK at their offices in London before heading to The Telegraph...
View ArticleFeminism isn’t going to go away
Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs After an anti-feminist party said it would stand in Nottingham in the General Election, it’s clear feminism is still...
View ArticleZero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs Friday 6 February 2015 is International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). I’m white and British and...
View ArticleSeriously Awkward: Protect Older Teenagers
Donna Navarro - Freelance Writer - Social Justice, Feminism, Current Affairs How was it for you? Do you remember life as a 16 or 17 year old? I remember it only too well; feeling like I didn’t belong....
View Article‘She Can’ Appeal from Action Aid
Last week, I, like millions of others around the country, sat glued to the television watching the programme which showed Dvina McCall’s battle against the elements, cycling 500 miles for charity. Her...
View ArticleGlobal Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
Do you remember the old tv ad with the tag line ‘it’s good to talk’? We’re a society that likes to talk. We’re encouraged to talk. And I’m a strong believer that ‘talking’ about a problem is a good...
View ArticleBecause I am a girl
Those who visit regularly will know that I am passionate about society bringing an end to violence against women. Sadly, this won’t happen magically, or without significant effort. It needs all of us...
View ArticleA parent’s pledge for Girl Summit 2014
When my family and I sat down to breakfast yesterday, my daughter asked what my plans were and why I was up and working so early. My computer was switched on and I was preparing to follow the live...
View ArticlePage three, porn and the pressure girls face
”I grew up in a household where The Sun newspaper was a daily addition to our coffee table. As a young girl, I remember feeling uncomfortable being confronted with a pair of naked breasts staring up...
View ArticleBiology, women and STEM careers
My female cousin is an engineer. She’s the only female engineer I know. We went to school together and I remember that she was always far better than I at STEM subjects. She had a natural interest in...
View ArticlePlan Talks: Imelda Staunton
”This last week involved a visit to the lovely people at Plan UK at their offices in London before heading to The Telegraph offices for the Plan Talks event, featuring the fantastic British actress,...
View ArticleFeminism isn’t going to go away
”After an anti-feminist party said it would stand in Nottingham in the General Election, it’s clear feminism is still vital. I’ve not always appreciated I was a feminist, by that I mean I’ve not...
View ArticleSeriously Awkward: Protect Older Teenagers
How was it for you? Do you remember life as a 16 or 17 year old? I remember it only too well; feeling like I didn’t belong. Not really feeling like a child any more but not feeling like an adult...
View ArticleVictims of Domestic Abuse and the English Criminal Justice System
”What has happened to a victim centred approach in cases of domestic abuse in the English criminal justice system? A domestic violence review comes after a number of high profile cases where...
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