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Women’s Aid & the survivors we support had been waiting for the previous government to respond to their consultation on local connection for a number of years. This decisive action from our new government will make a real difference. Full response here: ow.ly/EetK50TuAQR

We urge journalists and news outlets to read our media guidelines around reporting on domestic abuse, which set out how to share information sensitively, safely and respectfully - ensuring perpetrators are held to account. Media guidelines: ow.ly/fM4m50Tokwz

Women’s Aid welcomes changes to the Online Safety Act, making the sharing of intimate images without consent a priority offence. While this is a positive step, more must be done to protect survivors online. Read the full statement: womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-res…

Healing is a journey, not a destination. If you need support after fleeing abuse please visit our information and support page where you can access support from our services such as our Live Chat and the Survivors’ Forum, here: womensaid.org.uk/information-su…

Join our Survivors Forum—a safe, supportive space where your voice matters. Why Join? 🌟 A judgment-free zone 🌟 Empowering discussions 🌟 Resources for healing 🌟 Peer support and understanding Find out more here: survivorsforum.womensaid.org.uk/messageboards/

Abusers often hide their true colours in public. Just because he was nice to you doesn’t mean he isn’t abusive behind closed doors. 1 in 4 women will experience abuse in their lifetime. Listen to survivors. Believe women. National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247.

New report from @SEAresource shows how abusers are weaponising joint mortgages against a staggering 750,000 UK women. We support their call on government to set up an economic abuse task force to stop joint mortgage abuse & put economic abuse at the heart of its VAWG strategy.

Black femicide figures are at crisis levels. In 2023 62% of women killed in London were Black despite being just 14% of the female population. This points to the scale of the issue How do we tackle institutional racism? Join our public meeting next week: eventbrite.co.uk/e/empower-not-…

Joint mortgages are being used to economically abuse 750,000 UK women, according to a report by @SEAresource (1/2)

Violence against women a ‘national emergency’ in England and Wales, police say theguardian.com/society/articl… #ENDVAWG

England have nearly made it all the way; can Women’s Aid make it all the way to our fundraising goal? With a heart-breaking case of 3 women who lost their lives this week, your support is needed now more than ever. Help us end domestic abuse & save lives: tr.ee/o0pAuR5RnA

Women’s Aid will always believe survivors, trust your instincts if something doesn’t feel right in your relationship. Our support workers are here to help. Please visit our info and support page where you can access support from our services: ow.ly/pwOi50SzKec

Win or lose, you should never be scared of your partner’s reactions after the #Euros2024. Our Helpline Team are here to support you 24/7. Call for free on 0808 2000 247 or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk #NoExcuseForAbuse #ENGSPN #SPNENG

1 woman is killed every 5 days by her partner or ex-partner in England and Wales. We are in an epidemic of violence against women and girls and must address tackling the root cause of misogyny.

On our Day of Memory 2024, we are launching our interactive map of Honour Based Abuse Deaths in the UK. This map is a powerful tool to visualise the extent and impact of Honour Based Abuse, providing insights into each case. Read more at: karmanirvana.org.uk/news-item/day-… #WeRemember

Dismissing or invalidating your feelings or telling you, “you're crazy” are signs of gaslighting and coercive control. It’s not just all in your head and we will believe you. Contact our National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk.

When considering options for the early release scheme, we need assurances from the government that those convicted of violence against women and girls offences will be exempt from this scheme and any further measures to tackle overcrowding 👇🏼👇🏾 theguardian.com/society/articl…

Today, we call on @UKLabour to tackle #HonourBasedAbuse. Together with sector partners we call for action from the new government to end #HonourBasedAbuse. It's time for change. Watch our full video on our website karmanirvana.org.uk/news-item/day-… #WeekOfMemory #DayOfMemory #WeRemember

With a new Labour government in power, it's crucial that we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of women and girls. Here’s just a few of the things Women’s Aid want to see from our new government. It's time for decisive action. Together, let's build a safer future for all.

As this anonymous author shares, coercive control, including economic abuse, can be difficult to spot and even harder to escape. Read more about the devastating impact of this often-overlooked form of abuse in the @Telegraph ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness…