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Woman's Hour

Is the Women's Equality Party disbanding? Anna Maxwell Martin, Sexual Assault Referral Centres

Woman's Hour

BBC

Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Personal Journals

4.22.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 October 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

The Women’s Equality Party is urging members to vote to close down the party next month, just under 10 years after it began. The founders say financial challenges and a changed political landscape mean their campaigning model no longer works. Nuala McGovern is joined by the Guardian’s Emma Graham-Harrison and Jemima Olchawski from the Fawcett Society to discuss.

The BAFTA-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin stars as Delia in the new ITV series Until I Kill You. It tells the true story of Delia Balmer, who was the girlfriend of serial killer John Sweeney. Anna joins Nuala to talk about why she wanted to tell Delia’s story, as well as her personal experiences of grief and struggles with the special educational needs system.

A new study has evaluated the effectiveness of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), which offer specialist support to survivors of sexual violence. According to the research led by Coventry University, the majority of survivors surveyed reported a positive experience. To discuss the findings, we speak to the project lead Lorna O’Doherty, Professor of Trauma and Mental Health at Coventry University; and a woman we're calling Lauren who has accessed the services of a SARC.

The Colombian artist Alejandra Aristizabal creates 3D artwork using a native Colombian plant called the Fique. Her art helps to give a voice to indigenous women and raise awareness of the work they do. She is currently part of a residency programme at Christie's of London supporting artists who are using their work to bring about change. Alejandra joins Nuala to tell us more.

Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lottie Garton

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Hello, this is Nula McGovrin

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and you're listening to the Women's Hour Podcast.

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Hello, you're very welcome to Monday's edition of the program.

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Now, you might have seen that the leader of

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the Women's Equality Party has said the party is no longer the most effective way

0:58.7

to campaign for women's rights, though its mission for gender equality remains as urgent as ever.

1:05.2

Mandu Reed and the co-founders are calling for members to vote to end the party

1:09.2

at a special meeting next month.

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We're going to hear more about the reasons in a moment, but I'd also like to hear

1:14.8

from you. What are the issues that you think still need to be addressed by politicians on gender

1:20.5

equality following the anticipated end of the Women's Equality Party.

1:25.4

The way to get in touch, the number is 8-4, 8-44 to text us on social media we're at BBC

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Women's Hour, or you can email us through our website for a

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