Women Against Rape

This article is about the anti-rape group in the United Kingdom. For the non-governmental organization in South Africa, see Woman Against Rape.

Women Against Rape
AbbreviationWAR
Formation1976
Founded atLondon
TypeNGO
Websitewomenagainstrape.net

Women Against Rape (WAR) is a UK organisation founded in 1976. In their original Statement of Aims, they demanded: recognition of rape of every kind; not just by strangers but by husbands, fathers and stepfathers.[1] They demanded that every woman must have the financial independence to escape rape and domestic violence. They said victims are entitled to compensation, along with victims of other violent crimes, from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (renamed Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority). They also said that all women should be entitled to justice, and not be "put on trial". WAR provides support for anyone fighting for justice in their own case, and that casework shapes its campaigns.

  1. ^ "Statement of Aims 1976". Women Against Rape. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2022.