Homelessness is often seen through a one-size-fits-all lens, but the reality for women sleeping rough is complex, hidden, and deeply personal. Leeds’ third annual Women’s Rough Sleeping Census, carried out in September 2025 with 64 women surveyed, shines a vital light on these lived experiences and the urgent need for gender-specific, trauma-informed services. The full … Continue reading Leeds Women’s Rough Sleeping Census 2025: Listening to Voices, Building Better Support »

The 17th December marks International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Violence can take many forms, but it frequently stems from stigma and discrimination. One area of violence often overlooked is structural violence; social, political and economic institutions that build structures that cause harm to others.  This year alone, we’ve seen a massive shift in structural violence towards sex workers in the UK, with the implementation of … Continue reading 17th Dec 2025: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers: Structural Violence »

Content warning. This blog will have discussions on image-based abuse, sexual abuse and deepfake pornography. The 10th of December marks International Human Rights Day and the end of the annual campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. Since being established in 1991, it has significantly grown in reach and importance as 1 in … Continue reading 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2025: Image Based Abuse »

The 20th of November marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we hold memory for those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender violence. First established in 1999, after the murder of Rita Hester in 1998, it holds ever increasing importance as violence against the transgender community continues to rise at an alarming rate, with … Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025 »

The recent enforcement of the Online Safety Act, specifically the age/ID verification process to access certain content online, has been controversial, with varying results to date.  At Basis Yorkshire, we work with sex workers, as well as adults and young people (under 18) who have experienced sexual exploitation. We work to end stigma, create safety and … Continue reading The UK’s Online Safety Act: The Effects on Sex Workers and Young People »