Angharad, Author at Women’s Aid

The movement against domestic violence: celebrating our history

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The movement against domestic violence: celebrating our history A Safe blog by Gill Hague, Professor Emerita of Violence Against Women Studies Women’s Aid and the services in the present domestic violence sector arose originally out of pioneering women’s activism, fighting for social change. The direct connection from today back to the movement against violence against […]

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A call for accountability from Liverpool City Council: An open letter

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A call for accountability from Liverpool City Council: An open letter Wendy Simon, Deputy Mayor Tony Reeves, Chief Executive Liverpool City Council Cunard Building Water Street Liverpool L3 1AH 15th March 2021 Dear Wendy Simon and Tony Reeves, We are writing to you to call for accountability from Liverpool City Council for the actions of the former Chair of the

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Women’s Aid responds to the Lords’ rejections of the domestic abuse bill amendment

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Women’s Aid responds to the Lords’ rejections of the domestic abuse bill amendment Lucy Hadley, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Women’s Aid said: “We are deeply disappointed that MPs did not vote for the safety of all women and rejected the Lords’ amendments, led by Southall Black Sisters, the Step Up Migrant Women

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Women’s Aid responds to Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report

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Women’s Aid responds to Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid: “We are deeply concerned about the findings of the Commission on Race & Equality published today. The facts are clear – Black and minoritised communities face racial disparities in the health system, schools, social care, employment

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Women’s Aid to remove Bristol City from Football United Against Domestic Violence campaign materials

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Women’s Aid to remove Bristol City from Football United Against Domestic Violence campaign materials Women’s Aid has taken the decision to remove Bristol City from our Football United Against Domestic Violence campaign materials following the decision to sign convicted domestic abuse perpetrator Danny Simpson for the remainder of the 20/21 season. While we

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Ten ways to help end violence against women and girls

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Ten ways to help end violence against women and girls The tragic death of Sarah Everard has sparked a national conversation about the violence and abuse that women and girls experience daily. We receive many questions asking how the public can help to end violence against women and girls. We’ve created a list of

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Joint letter to the prime minister

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Joint letter to the prime minister 97 specialist organisations supporting survivors of violence against women and girls have written to the prime minister with serious concerns about the government’s current response to male violence. The tragic death of Sarah Everard has sparked a national conversation about the violence and abuse that women and

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Covid-19: One year on

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Covid-19: One year on A joint statement from Women’s Aid, Imkaan, Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland, End Violence Against Women, Welsh Women’s Aid and Scottish Women’s Aid A year ago, our organisations came together to issue an urgent call to action to protect women and children experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, forced marriage, so

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International Women's Day: Blog by Farah Nazeer

International Women’s Day – Blog by chief executive of Women’s Aid, Farah Nazeer

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International Women’s Day Blog by chief executive of Women’s Aid, Farah Nazeer This is my first International Women’s Day as Women’s Aid chief executive, and I am proud to have joined such an incredible all-woman team. My passion has always been working towards ending violence against women and girls and progressing women’s rights

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“Parental alienation”: A dangerous and harmful concept

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“Parental alienation”: A dangerous and harmful concept A Safe blog by Jenny Birchall, Senior Research and Policy Officer at Women’s Aid Over the last few years, the terms “parental alienation” and “alienating behaviour” have been used more and more – in the family courts, in children’s social work, on social media, and even in debates

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