Michelle Murray

Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about the IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sports Governing Bodies. FAQs: oly.ch/4cOzFAA

🚨 VIDEO NEWS RELEASE International Olympic Committee announces new Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport. 📹 : newsroom.olympics.com/r/3615

IOC statement on athletes’ safe passage🌏 In a world shaken by conflict, division and tragedy, with lives being lost and tragedies experienced by so many, now more than ever, the IOC stands firm in its belief that sport must remain a beacon of hope👇 🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-s…

"I actually lost my home." Maggie Oliver (@MaggieOliverUK) worried she would lose her job, her income and even her freedom when she investigated the grooming gangs cover up. "It was actually a terrifying realisation that I might go to prison."

Over 2,600 trials won’t be heard until 2028. Some as far as 2030 - including rape cases. That means victims waiting four or five years for justice. This is not sustainable. As Claire Waxman says, it’s inhumane. independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…

Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hrs- #AI #Deepfakes Government clear that tackling intimate image abuse should be treated with the same severity the same as child sexual abuse material and terrorist content gov.uk/government/new…

Its Ask for Angela's 10th birthday today, I wont say congratulations as in an equal and just society we wouldn't need such a campaign, however! we do, so please do click on the link below to access excellent resources and share them across your networks askforangelaofficial.uk

Competitive school sport may reduce adolescent self-harm by increasing belonging, not just fitness or performance. Loneliness was less responsive, reminding us that sport must sit alongside family, school &mental-health support to be effective. frontiersin.org/journals/psych…

A Women’s Sport Collective survey (n=260) highlights women’s experiences in UK elite sport. 88% reported sexual misconduct and 87% sexual harassment. Findings that merit wider awareness… skysports.com/more-sports/ne…

🇬🇧 National Analysis of Police-Recorded Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Crimes Report 2024 vkpp.org.uk/vkpp-work/anal…

‘Significant’ increase in cases of child-on-child online sexual abuse, gardaí say – The Irish Times irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026…

As someone who grew up with domestic violence, including directed at me, I was glad when this recognition came in agencies began sharing more information with each other. I hope we can do more to ensure children are seen in this. Even if not hit, it is horrendous to live with.

“Children who are affected by domestic abuse are not being consistently recognised as victims despite this being set out in law, according to a new joint report by Ofsted, the CQC, HMICFRS, and HMIP” gov.uk/government/new…

Data from ⁦@IWFhotline⁩ -AI-generated child sexual abuse material have more than doubled in the past year, rising from 199 in 2024 to 426 in 2025 New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…

Female stars may leave sport unless tech giants clamp down on online abuse, Ofcom warns …. news.sky.com/story/female-s…

@JonjayNeedham1 Best wishes Jon and I’m glad your GP is being supportive…

Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport canberratimes.com.au/story/9109124/…

We’re taking action to make strangulation in pornography a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. Relevant platforms will be legally required to detect, prevent and remove this violent content. A major step in protecting women and girls online.

“A “vile and sadistic” online groomer has been jailed for 20 years in a UK legal first for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl he encouraged to self-harm” theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/o…

One Year to Go to the Youth Olympic Games #Dakar2026! Earlier this week at the #IFForum, IOC President Kirsty Coventry shared a reminder that guides this journey 👇 Sport must stay a platform of hope and inspiration for the next generation. 🌍 📹: @sportaccord