The recent public disclosure by victim-survivors of 'deepfake' image-based sexual violence has brought the profound impact and explicit gender hostility of such acts into the public discourse in Hong Kong. While some may dismiss deepfake content as unreal and harmless, the lived experiences of victim-survivors clearly demonstrate the tangible and lasting consequences of 'deepfake' IBSV
Read MoreThe Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women came to know Dr Philip S.L. Beh during the organisation's early days, and it was with his support that RainLily was established. His expertise as a forensic pathologist provided invaluable perspectives and crucial support to the founding social work colleagues of the Association.
Read MoreRainLily has released data and analysis on workplace sexual harassment. In collaboration with the "SH.E Sexual Harassment Advocacy Group," RainLily is launching the "Sexual Harassment has No Place Here" campaign, to promote public awareness.
Read MoreAssociation Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women (ACSVAW) recently held a Charity Screening of “Black Box Diaries”. We were honoured to have the director, Shiori Ito, for an insightful post-screening discussion with us.
Read MoreBLACK BOX DIARIES follows director and journalist Shiori Ito's investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute the high-profile perpetrator. Shiori's quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's desperately outdated judicial and societal systems.
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Voicing Voices | Interview with Victim in 'Trust Therapy' Sexual Assault Case
We are a group of practitioners in the arts and cultural sector and advocates for gender and sexuality issues. Currently, through the Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women, we are collecting experiences related to gender, sexual violence, and image-based sexual violence in the context of "arts and creative industry work." Our goal is to understand the experiences of body work in industries such as photography, visual arts, performing arts, and film and television, including the pre-production discussions, work processes, and subsequent exhibition, release, sale, collection, and copyright ownership.
Read MoreConsidering the distinct nature of persistent child sexual assault cases, several jurisdictions abroad have implemented various legal reforms to enable the criminal justice system to effectively respond to these cases. These reforms aim to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable and survivors receive the justice they deserve.
Read MoreThe Association is currently gathering experiences related to "stealthing" and other forms of sexual violence to better understand the harm caused by such acts and the difficulties in seeking help, as well as to advocate for relevant legal and policy reforms.
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Voicing Voices | Rethinking Court Design from Victim-survivors’ Perspective
RainLily publishes Retrospective Study Statistical Report 2019-2023, a follow-up report on its major research programme. The report provides statistical data and analysis of 1,984 sexual violence cases handled between 2019 and 2023, along with other past cases.
Read MoreStephen Wong and RainLily present A Hundred Islands Furoshiki, a gentle reminder that even in solitude, you can find peace and connection under the sky. It can be displayed on your wall, accompany you on your travels as a bag, carry your picnic with friends, or serve as a thoughtful gift wrap.
Read MoreRainLily responds to the passage of mandatory reporting of child abuse legislation and hopes that professionals in various sectors will, while complying with the Ordinance, recognise that reporting cases is merely one of the post-incident measures and not the primary or sole task in protecting children and adolescents. At the same time, they should focus carefully and without making assumptions on the true needs of the victim-survivors, avoiding the notion that reporting is the only means of protecting the victim-survivors' best interests.
Read MoreFeature | The role of media in shaping public perception of sexual violence
Voicing Voices | Survivor’s post-sharing When reading the news provokes distress: a survivor's perspective・Media as a double-edged sword: a survivor's experiences of interviews and reporting・The hurtful and healing power of narrating and writing
RainLily and 'MEET - Survivor Group' present 'Blooming From Within' Chiffon Scarf in support of sexual violence support services.
Read MoreRainLily and 'MEET - Survivor Group' presents Mini Enchanted Dried Bouquet for charity sales in support of RainLily sexual violence support services.
Read MoreFeature | Justice: Imagination Beyond the Judiciary
Voicing Voices | Exploring the potential of "narrative justice" in practice・ Behind “Where There is Peace” at 480.0・ Survivor’s post-sharing reflection
Hong Kong’s sexual violence crisis centre, RainLily, has reported an increase in cases of image-based sexual violence over the past two service years. From April 2021 to March 2023, RainLily handled 646 request-for-assistance related to image-based sexual violence (IBSV), and provided "Take-Down Assistance" support to 1,342 non-consensual intimate images that were published online, removing 89% of them.
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HEAR ME OUT | What sex education didn't teach me
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