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Zara Aleena’s name should have been everywhere this week, so why wasn’t it?

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Zara Aleena‘s name should have been everywhere this week, so why wasn’t it?   Blog by chief executive of Women’s Aid, Farah Nazeer When Wayne Couzens horrifically kidnapped, assaulted and murdered Sarah Everard, the story was inescapable. National front page after national front page featured Sarah’s image and story. Infographics tracked her route home; CCTV […]

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Women’s Aid responds: Istanbul Convention

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Women’s Aid responds: Istanbul Convention   The home secretary has announced the UK is compliant with the Istanbul Convention and is in a position to seek parliament’s approval for ratification – though with some reservations. Farah Nazeer, chief executive of Women’s Aid said: “Women’s Aid welcomes the home secretary’s announcement that the UK is now

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Women's Aid responds to the government’s end to end review of the Criminal Justice System Response to Rape

Women’s Aid responds to the government’s end to end review of the Criminal Justice System Response to Rape

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Women’s Aid responds to the government’s end to end review of the Criminal Justice System Response to Rape   The government’s end to end review of the Criminal Justice System Response to Rape has uncovered inconsistent and inadequate provision of support for victims of rape and sexual assault across the country. On 12th May, the

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Sabina Nessa's perpetrator sentenced to life imprisonment

Sabina Nessa’s perpetrator sentenced to life

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Sabina Nessa’s perpetrator sentenced to life imprisonment   Isabelle Younane, head of policy, campaigns and public affairs at Women’s Aid said: “Today, Sabina Nessa’s perpetrator was rightly sentenced to life imprisonment for her murder. We stand in solidarity with Sabina Nessa’s family, who we know will also suffer lifelong impact from Sabina’s death. During this time

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The Four Women’s Aid Federations briefing on the Human Rights Act reform

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The Four Women’s Aid Federations from Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland briefing on the Human Rights Act reform On 8th March 2022, the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on the ‘Human Rights Act Reform: A Modern Bill of Rights’ closes. This date is particularly pertinent as it is International Women’s Day – however, the four

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