Lack of support is wrecking the mental health of working mothers (Metro)
Dr. Ann Olivarius’ op-ed in Metro urges for women-centred mental health support systems for working mothers.
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Fair procedures aren’t as easy to run as OfS thinks (Wonkhe)
Georgina Calvert-Lee considers how UK universities might ensure that their disciplinary procedures are demonstrably fair to victims of harassment and sexual misconduct.
Universities ignoring rape culture warnings, say campaigners (The Guardian)
When university complaints procedures for sexual misconduct systematically favour the accused over the complainant, the universities create a discriminatory environment towards women who make up most complaints.
Georgina Calvert-Lee explains in The Guardian.
Universities ‘put on notice’ that they could be sued over sex abuse after top unis named on Everyone’s Invited (iNews)
Universities ‘put on notice’ that they could be sued over student sexual harassment – our top team Ann Olivarius and Georgina Calvert-Lee warn no more sweeping sexual harassment under the rug.
UK universities still failing students, says Warwick rape case legal team, as Everyone’s Invited publishes list of rape culture testimonies
McAllister Olivarius comments on Everyone’s Invited report showing the full extent of rape culture in university campuses across the UK.
Warwick University students stage sit-in over sexual abuse (The Guardian)
“These are issues we see across the board at many universities. The people in charge don’t seem to realise the long-term damage this can cause.” – Georgina Calvert-Lee on the problems at Warwick and many other universities whose students are coming to us for help.
5 Ways Women Are Losing Out During Covid – And How To Fight Back (HuffPost)
Kelsey Murrell and Sophie Walker explain your rights as women in Covid. From furlough and redundancy, to maternity leave, working hours and harassment – know your rights, and how to fight back.
U of I sued over sexual misconduct (Illinois Times)
Our clients are suing the University of Illinois for failing to protect them from their violent and exploitative professor. The University was too focused on protecting future income from Chinese students.
New NYC Legislation To Protect Health Care Professionals From Discrimination, Harassment (Forbes)
Our plaintiffs’ gender and race discrimination lawsuit against Mount Sinai has led to newly passed NYC legislation aimed at protecting health care professionals from harassment and discrimination.
Lawsuit filed against University of Illinois (WCIA)
WCIA reports on our clients’ trafficking lawsuit against the University of Illinois. The University deliberately overlooked their allegations of sexual assault to protect revenue from the Chinese student population.
Alleged victims of ex-professor sue UI, accusing it of ignoring sexual-misconduct claims (News Gazette)
The alleged victims of a former University of Illinois professor have filed a lawsuit against the university, accusing it of ignoring their claims of sexual abuse and subjecting them to trafficking.
U of I sued over alleged trafficking (WICS ABC 20)
WICS ABC Newschannel 20 report on the trafficking lawsuit against the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Board of Trustees from two Chinese students.