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Our response to the US leaving the UN Human Rights Council the day before an important session
Posted on June 20, 2018 Leave a Comment
President Trump has announced the United States will leave the United Nations Human Rights Council a day before the 38th Human Rights Council session on the human rights of women. We agree with Salil Shetty, Amnesty International’s Secretary General “while the Human Rights Council is by no means perfect and its membership is frequently under scrutiny, it […]
Collaborating with Feminist Internet at Somerset House Studios
Posted on December 13, 2017 Leave a Comment
One of Glitch!UK’s fundamental principles and ways of working is partnership. We believe working in partnership with great organisations, activists and survivors is key to amplifying our collective voice, increasing our impact and to avoid duplicating work. Shout out to Slay in Your Lane for recommending Glitch!UK to Dr Charlotte Webb Chief Leopard of the […]
Human Rights Day: Freedom of Expression is not a pass to be an online troll
Posted on December 10, 2017 Leave a Comment
It is possible have a robust debate, and sometimes it is necessary to in order to get to the core of the main points, challenge held beliefs and draw similarities and conclusion. It is important to go through this process in order for society to grow in tolerance and understanding, to evolve and recommit to core beliefs.
#16Days: Officially Recognise Online Abuse as a Form of Violence Against Women
Posted on December 10, 2017 Leave a Comment
We ask The Conservative Party, The Labour Party, The Liberal Democrats, The Green Party and the Women’s Equality Party to recognise online abuse & harassment as a form of violence against women and demand better self-regulation from social media companies. Who will say yes first? On the 16th and final day of commemorating the international […]