Anita Whyte Moran, fuelled by her passion for empowering women and promoting gender equality, founded The FEMCAST, a trailblazing podcast and website. The FEMCAST is a dynamic movement driven by women's voices, ideas, and visions for equality. Anita's mission is to educate, empower, and encourage women to harness the power of their voices, speak out, share their stories, and raise awareness of women's issues. Through The FEMCAST, she aims to strengthen women's rights and celebrate women everywhere.

Shining a Light on Sexual Harassment and Rape Culture

In our latest series, we’re tackling the silences that perpetuate injustice.   Kicking off with a deep dive into Reported.ie, we’ll uncover how this groundbreaking platform is empowering survivors of sexual harassment and violence to speak out – anonymously and safely.   Each year, countless incidents of sexual harassment and rape go unreported, leaving victims…

#HerNameIs Paula Canty

Two Days Into 2025, Another Woman Lost to Violence   The New Year was barely underway when a devastating and preventable tragedy shattered the community of Mallow, Co. Cork.   On Friday morning, January 3, Paula Canty, a 31-year-old woman, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her rented flat. Two days into 2025, while…

Six years for a ‘Sub Human Monster’

How Character References Continue To Diminish Victim’s Trauma The case of Martin O’Brien, a 54-year-old man from Gurrane, Belclare, Tuam, Co Galway, who was sentenced to six years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting his children’s teenage babysitter, Áine McHugh, is a harsh reminder of the pervasive issues surrounding sexual abuse and the justice system’s…

Barry Murphy Jailed for 14 Years for Rape, Coercive Control, and Abuse of Lisa O’Meara

Shattering the Silence   The conviction and sentencing of Barry Murphy for his crimes against Lisa O’Meara is a sobering reminder of the dark reality of domestic violence. Murphy, a 39-year-old from Offaly, was sentenced to 14-and-a-half years for coercive control, rape, assault, and false imprisonment of his former partner. While justice has been served,…

#HerNameIs Malika Noor Al Katib

Domestic Violence Does Not Discriminate – A Society Failing Women and Children Eight-year-old Malika Noor Al Katib tragically lost her life after trying to protect her mother during a violent altercation in New Ross, Wexford. Malika, in her innocence and bravery, stepped between her mother and an alleged assailant, believing her presence could shield her…