Men and Violence
Today we have three men on Woman's Hour talking about male violence. They're discussing why some men attack women and what can be done to stop it. We know that statistically more men than women are li...
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Women and confidence in the police, Maria Ressa, and the future of the handbag post pandemic
The death of Sarah Everard has led to concerns for women's safety in public. Women have been encouraged to put their trust in the police if facing harassment or any kind of jeopardy. But following las...
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Safe city design, Victoria Atkins, Do men and women garden differently?
After Sarah Everard’s murder, there are calls to make the streets safer for women. So, how can that be done? And how can town planning reduce the risk for women when they’re walking alone? Dr Ellie Co...
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Emma Barnett covers the reaction to Sarah Everard’s vigil and the actions of the Metropolitan Police
Reaction to Sarah Everard’s vigil and the actions of the Metropolitan Police . Among the thousands who came to Clapham Common in South London on Saturday night to pay their respects to her were femin...
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Weekend Woman's Hour - The Art of Repair, Nurses' Pay & the Power of Oprah Winfrey
The art of the repair, Molly Martin an illustrator and textile repairer, tells us why repairing clothes, furniture and appliances can be beneficial to not only your pocket but to your mind.The governm...
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Review into alleged abuse in British Gymnastics
An interim report into British Gymnastics, published this week, revealed 1,500 complaints between 2015 and 2020, including 39 claims passed to police. Jessica Creighton is joined by former gymnast, Cl...
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Nadine Dorries, Dame Donna Kinnair, Women and safety, Organised crime, mafia and gender.
The Health Minister Nadine Dorries joins Emma to talk about her plans to cut deaths caused by Strep B infection in newborn babies, as well as nurses' pay and the government’s new consultation on a wom...
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Stammering, Sharing intimate images without consent and The art of repairs
During lockdown, when we haven't quite had access to the shops we might need, many have turned to 'fixing up' items around the house, and mending our own clothes. With the popularity of shows like The...
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