In my latest editorial for Women’s Agenda, I dispel one of the more commonly-espoused comments thrown around in the online sphere, in the wake of #Rubiales-gate: “It’s not sexual assault, and it insults people who have experienced real assault.”
Ending the Excuses: Rejecting Rubiales Defenses
News flash: It is. And it does not.
I unpack the reasons why and remind all Rubiales enablers and defenders that we’re absolutely not doing this anymore.
If you or someone you know is in need of help due to sexual assault or family and domestic violence contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
In an emergency call 000. Lifeline (13 11 14) and, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 13YARN (13 92 76)
