French activists fight rising tide of domestic violence The walls of Marseille, France are covered in posters decrying violence against women as part of Paris-based group Féminicides par compagnons ou…
Solidarity for survivors
Illuminate—Portland State’s interpersonal violence advocacy group—hosted a rally in the Park Blocks on April 24 as part of sexual assault awareness month. Take Back the Night: We Are Worthy 2019…
Failing victims in the aftermath of #MeToo
Led by influential people but experienced by all, the #MeToo movement has become exclusionary in many harmful ways, which in turn is counteracting the progress. A year and a half…
Sexual assault claims rock South Korean skating world
South Korea, “a world leader in speed skating” has recently faced sexual assault claims by female skaters against their male coaches. “We consider the seriousness of violence, and sexual abuse…
19th annual Take Back the Night highlights marginalized survivors
Portland State’s 19th annual Take Back the Night event on Tuesday, April 17, “Disrupting the Prototype: Who Gets Believed as Survivors?” focused attention on sexual assault survivors of color and…