About me
My name is Sian Norris, and I'm a writer, journalist and copywriter specialising in reporting and investigations into women's rights – with a particular focus on reproductive rights and ending men's violence against women.
Bodies Under Siege
My book Bodies Under Siege: How the far-right attack on reproductive rights went global is published on 6 June 2023 by Verso.
You can order your copy direct from Verso, and at all major retailers.
Reviews:
"A groundbreaking and definitive study of far-right misogyny and how to fight it. Norris traces the networks that are pushing bigotry into the heads of young men across the world and shows how they interact with the 'respectable' right."
Paul Mason, author of How to Stop Fascism
"Sian Norris is an illuminating and passionate guide to the war on women's bodies and rights - there is so much here I didn't know, and to have it all set down so lucidly makes this book as invaluable as it is engrossing."
Marina Hyde
"Sian Norris is not a passive stenographer, she’s a fighter for a better world and her work might just help us win one."
Jack Schenker, author of The Egyptians and Now We Have Your Attention
"A vital and sobering book. Sian Norris's reporting on reproductive rights has long been prescient, dogged, and courageous -- and in this book she gives us an unflinching portrait of quite how much women stand to lose." Katherine Angel, author of Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again
"A splendid call to arms"
Lynne Segal author of Lean on Me
"Reminds us that once won, rights - all rights - have to be constantly defended. This excellent book may help do that."
Vanessa Baird, New Internationalist
You can order your copy direct from Verso, and at all major retailers.
Reviews:
"A groundbreaking and definitive study of far-right misogyny and how to fight it. Norris traces the networks that are pushing bigotry into the heads of young men across the world and shows how they interact with the 'respectable' right."
Paul Mason, author of How to Stop Fascism
"Sian Norris is an illuminating and passionate guide to the war on women's bodies and rights - there is so much here I didn't know, and to have it all set down so lucidly makes this book as invaluable as it is engrossing."
Marina Hyde
"Sian Norris is not a passive stenographer, she’s a fighter for a better world and her work might just help us win one."
Jack Schenker, author of The Egyptians and Now We Have Your Attention
"A vital and sobering book. Sian Norris's reporting on reproductive rights has long been prescient, dogged, and courageous -- and in this book she gives us an unflinching portrait of quite how much women stand to lose." Katherine Angel, author of Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again
"A splendid call to arms"
Lynne Segal author of Lean on Me
"Reminds us that once won, rights - all rights - have to be constantly defended. This excellent book may help do that."
Vanessa Baird, New Internationalist
Journalist
I am a freelance investigative and features journalist, covering a range of human rights issues and social affairs for leading UK and international publications, including:
My investigations include looking into the scale of sexual harassment in the NHS and sexual violence in prisons; women's safety while exercising, abortion rights, migrant rights, the war in Ukraine, children and social care, the housing crisis and much more. I have reported from Romania, Bangladesh, Kenya and the UK.
In 2023, I travelled twice to Ukraine to report on Russia's full-scale invasion, reporting from Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Izium.
I specialise in journalism focusing on women's reproductive rights and men's violence against women and girls.
- The Observer
- The Guardian
- The Times
- The i
- New Statesman
- The Lead
- openDemocracy
- The Ferret
- Inside Housing
- Byline Times
My investigations include looking into the scale of sexual harassment in the NHS and sexual violence in prisons; women's safety while exercising, abortion rights, migrant rights, the war in Ukraine, children and social care, the housing crisis and much more. I have reported from Romania, Bangladesh, Kenya and the UK.
In 2023, I travelled twice to Ukraine to report on Russia's full-scale invasion, reporting from Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Izium.
I specialise in journalism focusing on women's reproductive rights and men's violence against women and girls.
Copywriter
I have over 15 years experience as a copywriter specialising in charity fundraising and communications.
Clients past and present include Plan International, Woodgreen, Haven House children's hospice, UNHCR, Amnesty International, Comic Relief, Greenpeace, Dogs Trust Ireland, Threshold, the Simon community, Centrepoint, RSPCA and many, many more. I work direct with clients, and freelance with agencies and consultancies including Ask Direct, Alan Clayton Associates, Legacy Voice, Different Kettle and Shape History.
Clients past and present include Plan International, Woodgreen, Haven House children's hospice, UNHCR, Amnesty International, Comic Relief, Greenpeace, Dogs Trust Ireland, Threshold, the Simon community, Centrepoint, RSPCA and many, many more. I work direct with clients, and freelance with agencies and consultancies including Ask Direct, Alan Clayton Associates, Legacy Voice, Different Kettle and Shape History.
Producer
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I'm the founder and director of the Bristol Women's Literature Festival which has run successful programmes in 2013, 2015 and 2018. The festival has hosted a whole range of speakers, including Samira Ahmed, Helen Dunmore, Stella Duffy, Bidisha, Nimko Ali, Meena Kandasamy, Louise Doughty, Michele Roberts and many, many more. I have worked closely with the Bristol Festival of Ideas, chairing panels and Novel Writers events. During my 2017 residency, I programmed a series of literary salons at Spike Island. I also run feminist and creative writing workshops for local schools and education initiatives. Header photo credit: Jon Snedden |
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Get In Touch
If you would like to commission me to do some reporting, feature writing, or comment, to work with me as a copywriter, or to book me for your event then please email sianm[dot]norris[at]gmail[dot]com. If you would like to contact me about my novel, please get in touch with my agent, Kate Johnson at Wolf Literary Services.
