Human Rights Advocate Lucy Monaghan is telling her story of sexual abuse and how she is changing the law

Lucy Monaghan was named one of BBC's most influential women in the world in 2020: the top 100 women were chosen based on highlighting those who are leading change and making a difference during these turbulent times. She waived her right to anonymity, to talk about how she was treated by police and prosecutors in Northern Ireland after reporting her sexual assault in 2015. Police initially told her that, as there was evidence she had been “flirting” with her alleged perpetrator, the case was unlikely to result in a conviction. Lucy challenged the authorities in court over failures in their investigations, and as a result, changes were made to how victims of sexual attacks are treated. Lucy now supports rape survivors, and in 2019 participated in the Judge Gillen review, which made more than 250 recommendations for changes to the law. 00:00 - 03:10 Meet Lucy 03:10 - 23:28 Sexual Assault 23:28 - 29:30 Bringing About Change 29:30 - 31:40 Tips for Women 31:40 - 34:35 FutureYOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE! Follow our role models for inspiration & guidance🎁 TOGETHER WECAN show what is possible and how to get there!❤️ Here on YouTube, Podcast, and Substack, mentors from all walks of life share their journeys and insights to support you on your journey. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW. We show inspirational leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. We create immersive experiences for all by deep-diving into lessons learned, the "gold" or wisdom of their lives, to help you feel more seen, less alone, more connected and inspired. We believe everyone deserves support and needs help on and off. Join us every week, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who bring you forward. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know who or what inspires you most. Please follow our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a review—Together WECAN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.