Transforming Society ~ Fiona Vera-Gray

Why Saoirse Ronan’s comments on women’s safety hit a nerve

by Fiona Vera-Gray | 13th November 2024

Fiona Vera-Gray, author of 'The Right Amount of Panic', reflects on why Saoirse Ronan's viral comment about women’s constant focus on safety resonated deeply, leaving her male co-guests speechless.…Read more

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Sarah Everard and the myth of the ‘right’ amount of panic

by Fiona Vera-Gray | 11th March 2021

Fiona Vera-Gray, author of 'The Right Amount of Panic', talks about Sarah Everard and how we blame women for never having the ‘right’ amount of panic.…Read more

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Rethinking the harms of rape

by Fiona Vera-Gray | 25th November 2019

Today is the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women which marks the start of 16 days of activism to end violence against women. With international events raising awareness about the impact of sexual violence, it’s a good time to think through how the dominance of ‘trauma’ might actually hide the full extent Read More