Julie Bindel

Julie Bindel serves as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Reading, where she contributes her extensive expertise on human rights abuses toward women and girls. As a prominent feminist journalist and activist with over two decades of experience since 1999, she has established herself as a leading international voice on issues related to prostitution, trafficking, and gender-based violence.

Her research interests center on the intersection of gender, violence, and human rights, with particular emphasis on prostitution systems, trafficking networks, and policy responses to sexual exploitation. Bindel's work challenges conventional narratives about 'sex work' and advocates for approaches that prioritize women's safety and rights. She has conducted extensive comparative analysis of different national approaches to prostitution, examining models in Sweden, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Australia.

• Authored the UK's largest study on women exiting prostitution
• Conducted field research in nearly 40 countries worldwide
• Trained over 1,000 individuals across more than 20 countries
• Provided expert consultation to NGOs, IGOs, and state agencies globally

Bindel's publications reveal a consistent focus on empirical research and policy relevance, with her most recent book 'Feminism for Women' (2021) examining the feminist movement's primary goal of liberating women from patriarchy. Her methodology combines quantitative data with in-depth qualitative analysis through extensive interview work with both victims of trafficking and clients of the sex industry.

• Regular contributor to major publications including The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times
• Frequent television commentator on BBC, Sky News, and Channel 4
• Radio presenter on BBC Radio 4 and LBC
• Host of Sky News Press Preview for over a decade