We need your support in making misogyny a hate crime
(CW: Gender-based Violence)

This thread was prepared by 16-year old Isabelle on a @Speakers4Schools work-experience placement.

Jo Cox believed passionately in women’s rights, health and representation. We are joining the campaign to make crimes motivated by misogyny a hate crime, making the UK safer for all women. (2/)

66% of girls in the UK have experienced unwanted sexual attention in a public place

33% of women say they take steps on a regular basis to protect themselves from men
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen (3/)

No female MP who was active on Twitter was free from online intimidation during the 2017 general election and although male MPs faced intimidation of some kind too, the nature of the abuse and threats faced by women was different… (4/)

In order to make misogyny a hate crime, the following criteria must be met:
Demonstrable Need
Additional Harm
Suitability
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As a result of making misogyny a hate crime, there will be…
More reports of cases involving violence motivated by misogyny
A better understanding of the problem and its causes
A better system of support for survivors
(6/) https://www.jocoxfoundation.org/make_misogyny_a_hate_crime

The Nottinghamshire Police Force were the first force to recognise misogyny as a hate crime , inspiring other forces to follow suit to ensure that women feel safe and can seek justice. (7/) @nottspolice https://nottinghamwomenscentre.com/misogyny/misogyny-hate-crime-policy/