Over 100 expert violence against women and girls organisations issue letter of solidarity with Jess Phillips MP following misogynistic and far right attacks Women’s Aid, alongside 100 expert violence against women and girls (VAWG) organisations, have issued a letter of solidarity to Jess Phillips MP following an onslaught of misogynistic and far right attacks against […] The post Women’s Aid alongside 100 other violence against women and girls organisations issue letter of solidarity with Jess Phillips MP following far right and misogynistic attacks appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Women’s Aid respond to plans to make the creation of AI-generated intimate images, or so-called ‘deepfakes’, a criminal offence Alexandra Williams, Public Affairs and Campaign Manager at Women’s Aid, said: “Intimate image-based abuse is a deeply violating form of abuse, which has a profound impact on the safety and wellbeing of survivors. This form of […] The post Women’s Aid respond to plans to make the creation of AI-generated intimate images, or so-called ‘deepfakes’, a criminal offence appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Member Event on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM Our specialist member service The Vavengers are holding an event in partnership with The Girl Generation discussing domestic and overseas work to end FGM. The event will be held in London on Wednesday 5th February at 9am – 4pm. The event agenda is below: 09:00 […] The post Member Event on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Antisemitism in the Workplace Survey Work Avenue is a charity which aims to provide people in the community with essential lifelong skills to support themselves and their families. To better understand experiences and challenges related to antisemitism in professional environments, Work Avenue have created an Antisemitism in the Workplace Survey. Our member service Jewish Women’s […] The post Antisemitism in the Workplace Survey appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Event: IOPC and The Vavengers The IOPC and our member service The Vavengers have partnered to hold a free, in-person event in London on 30th January 2025. This event, hosted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), provides a unique opportunity to share your experiences regarding how victims and survivors are treated by the […] The post Event: IOPC and The Vavengers appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Women’s Aid update Live Chat opening hours We provide lifesaving services to women and children experiencing abuse. But we have been forced to temporarily reduce the hours of our Live Chat Service because of an incredibly difficult funding climate which means we do not have the funds to keep it open as much.  From the […] The post Women’s Aid update Live Chat opening hours appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Women’s Aid responds to the Sara Sharif verdict We extend our deepest sympathy to Sara Sharif’s mother and all those who loved her, we are heartbroken by the news and cannot imagine the pain of her loss. Sara was domestically abused and murdered by those who were entrusted to care for her. Yesterday, Sara’s father […] The post Women’s Aid responds to the Sara Sharif verdict appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Women’s Aid respond to Ministry of Justice funding allocation for victims services Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid, said: “The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced last week they will protect funding to victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG) crimes for the next financial year. While Women’s Aid welcome the commitment, this “flat […] The post Women’s Aid respond to Ministry of Justice funding allocation for victims services appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Women’s Aid respond to the guidance on allegations of alienating behaviours, or ‘parental alienation’, published by The Family Justice Council. Sophie Francis-Cansfield, Head of Policy at Women’s Aid, said: “Allegations of alienation are used in the family courts to rebut, obscure, and distract from allegations of domestic abuse, with survivors being accused of ‘alienating’ when […] The post Women’s Aid respond to the guidance on allegations of alienating behaviours, or ‘parental alienation’, published by The Family Justice Council. appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more

Women’s Aid respond to bill proposal which would make domestic abuse an aggravating factor in assault cases Women’s Aid said: “We support Josh Babarine MP’s initiative to introduce new certain domestic abuse aggravated offences in his proposed Private Members Bill. This proposal would help build more protection against perpetrators of domestic abuse being released under […] The post Women’s Aid respond to bill proposal to make domestic abuse an aggravating factor in assault cases appeared first on Women’s Aid ..read more