Very proud of the Femicide Census’s new report released today: 2000 Women

#2000Women

This week we will be releasing a new report: 2,000 Women.
The report analyses the killings of 2,000 ‘solved cases’ of woman-killing where a man has been found guilty of murder or manslaughter; or where not possible, has been identified by a state body as responsible for the woman/women’s deaths.

‘Are we dating the same guy?’: Women turn to Facebook to uncover cheating and violence Experts say use of groups to warn others about dangerous men is indictment on governments’ failure to keep women safe

I was happy to speak to @hannahalothman.bsky.social about women using social media to check out whether men they are seeing are known by other women to be abusive. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Just read your piece. Excellent.
Thank you for mentioning the Femicide Census.

A strong and sensitive piece by @shonaghdillon.bsky.social on what she has learned through chairing domestic homicide reviews, particularly moving on the lives, deaths and invisibly of older women.

t.co/fKgKZhV5vF

Desert Island Discs - Harriet Wistrich, lawyer - BBC Sounds Harriet Wistrich, lawyer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

This is such a good way to spend an hour. I’m not particularly fond of disco, but I’m very fond of and have huge respect for Harriet Wistrich. She has had such an impact on women’s rights. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

This is brilliant. Please read it.

Kemi Badenoch has never actually met any grooming gang survivors The Tory leader's spokesman said she didn't need to meet with victims, because she's read all about it in the media - and had no current plans to meet with anyone - but denied she was jumping on an El...

STORY

Kemi Badenoch hasn't actually met any grooming gang survivors - and doesn't think she needs to
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Thank you

Abused women and children cannot be used as pawns in power politics Men’s violence against and abuse of women, girls and children is not a party-political issue but of course responses must be led by whichever party holds power. The issue of so-called ‘rape g…

Abused women and children cannot be used as pawns in power politics kareningalasmith.com/2025/01/08/a...

Me too. I feel so different.

I just shoved my Stilton leftovers in a broccoli and Stilton soup this afternoon.

Pffft.

Please pop round and refill it with the full box I have left. I want it over.

‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments World’s richest man has been voicing support for Germany’s far-right AfD party while insulting its current leaders

“I don’t believe in courting Mr Musk’s favour. I’m happy to leave that to others. The rule is: don’t feed the troll”

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

We’ve still got an entire Christmas cake.

I watched people sledging in the field across the valley from first light. Starting with 3 people, later 20 or so, now as the light fades, just a handful again.
It felt timeless. I live in a house that’s about 250yrs old. Thinking of inhabitants watching sledging in that field over the centuries.

To Laura Kuenssberg, see BBC feeds

Good to hear Wes Streeting speaking in support of Jess Phillips and against Elon Musks disgusting and dangerous attack on her.

But I find myself going back there.
I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions, but maybe I’ll slip in a late one and it’s to move away from X to other platforms.
Maybe this one.

Grrr.
It’s really hard to break the twitter habit. I’d already cancelled my blue-tick subscription (was never convinced about taking it out) but Musk’s attacks on Jess Phillips were the last straw.
The platform is clearly now being run to further right wing politics. I don’t want to enable that.

Yes. I feel fortunate that I am able to enjoy the snow.

I’m not planning on leaving the house for some time.

I think we can say it snowed in this little corner of Yorkshire. In fact, it’s still snowing now.

Thank you for sharing

Remember the names of the first three Doctors who died protecting British people from the COVID-19?

They were called:
Amged el-Hawrani
Adel el-Tayar
Habib Zaidi

Now tell me about Muslim migrants again.

Sod off Nigel Farage.

#StandUpToRacism

Thank you.

I’ve been fortunate to spend time with some of my closest friends and family in December. I’m feeling fortunate, contented and grateful. And slightly knackered after hosting a houseful yesterday.

There isn’t a Tesco close to me. I have one packet in the freezer, and the filling will be creamed mushrooms. I’m a fan of savory
more than sweet.

Honestly, I know it isn’t 1978 any more. But traditions are traditions. It shouldn’t be so hard to find vol au vent cases.