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Women from faith backgrounds have told us they face barriers to getting help and support, so we are carrying out research to get a better picture of how ending VAWG and women's organisations respond to them. If you work directly with survivors we would be grateful if you could complete our short survey lnkd.in/eEaaE9n2

If you're a service provider, funder or policy professional & concerned with sustainability in public service delivery join us for a conversation dissecting procurement & commissioning practices with Veronica Daly, chief contracts officer at KCL on 25 Sept wrc.org.uk/Event/critical…

🚨Amidst a surge in far-right anti-migrant protests, racist abuse, and Islamophobic rhetoric across the UK, Imkaan is deeply concerned about the escalating risks to the safety and freedom of Black and minoritised women and girls. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4gpqsz1

UN investigators concluded Israeli security forces have perpetrated sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023 — including rape, sexualized torture, forced nudity, and other forms of sexual violence causing extreme physical and psychological harm. They found this violence was used as “collective punishment to fracture, humiliate, and subjugate the Palestinian population in its entirety,” and that Israel also targeted reproductive health, acts that constitute genocide by causing serious harm and aiming to prevent births. Zeteo’s @mehdirhasan spoke to veteran UN Commissioners Chris Sidoti and Navi Pillay of the UN Commission of Inquiry, about their findings.

My open letter to @JohnSwinney @AConstance23 @kaukabstewart @ScotGovFM as we mark the 2 year anniversary of England and Wales banning all forms of child marriage. Sincerely, a child marriage survivor who is determined to fight for a world without child marriage. 🙌🏼

@SafeInFaithUK @LondonHPSP Fantastic to have you here. So many great conversations happening about this crucial topic

Very pleased to be able to attend @LondonHPSP’s conference #InvisibleVictims looking at harmful practices and children. Some very moving and powerful presentations

Honoured to have Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA, at HPSP conference, Invisible Victims: Children and Harmful Practices. She stressed the need for holistic support for children, ensuring they’re never forgotten in protection. #InvisibleVictims #ChildrenandHarmfulPractices

Fantastic day discussing children and harmful practices - the invisible victims

@SikhWomensAid @STagainstDA_ @SikhWomensAid It’s fantastic to see your work on this - the DHR sector will benefit so much from your expertise

Thank you @STagainstDA_ you are one of our true allies and sector sisters. 😘🙏🏽 Our organization has two DHR chairs within its ranks thanks to your support and training via your Mentoring program. By and For’s are integral to the collective response to VAWG ⬇️

Great to hear from ⁦@Imkaan⁩ on the importance of by and for agencies in survivors recovery journeys ⁦@SikhWomensAid⁩ conference

The fantastic Sukhi Kaur, chair of ⁦@SikhWomensAid⁩ telling us that we need to challenge faith and spiritual abuse in all its forms

Fantastic to be at Sikh Women’s Aid conference. Looking forward to hearing from a brilliant line up of speakers. #SWAGenderPowerAbuse

Fantastic event ⁦@faithandvawg⁩ exploring the role of faith in the support of survivors of domestic abuse #FaithOnFourth #16DaysOfActivism

Really excited for this event #FaithOn4th

Key points from ⁦@ZarreenMohi⁩ from ⁦@AWRCENTRE⁩ on the importance of by and for partnerships. By and for agencies need to be key agencies in the #CCR to domestic abuse and harmful practices

@FranRichards13 details the multiple layers of racism, ignorance and lack of understanding in MARAC processes from the referring agency, the marac coordinators and marac chairs and the multiple agencies involved in maraca #16DaysOfActivism2024 #VAWG #HarmfulPractices #IntersectionalFeminism #RacismInVAWG

Our brilliant colleague @FranRichards13 sharing findings from Coaction Hub’s paper, these essential findings are creating impact-Read : VER 26/03/24CoAction Hub Report/FullReport/Colour

The excellent @FranRichards13 presenting on the much missing response to black and minorotised women in the #CoordinatedCommunityResponse especially in #MARACS- multiagency risk assessment conference #VAWG #16DaysOfActivism2024 #IntersectionalFeminism #intersectionality #BMESurvivors #RacismInVAWG

📢 New Blog Alert: ‘Allyship’ by Coaction Hub (@STagainstDA_ X @AWRCENTRE)!   In our latest blog, we explore the power of allyship in the fight against domestic abuse and harmful practices, especially within Black and minoritised communities. From building equitable partnerships to fostering inclusive, non-judgmental spaces, allyship is about more than just solidarity—it’s about action, mutual support, and challenging power dynamics.   Stronger networks that centre survivors’ needs, amplify marginalised voices, and ensure culturally competent responses ensure meaningful impact. To read our blog, head over to our website: asianwomencentre.org.uk/knowledge-hub/…

⭐️ Read the new blog by Coaction Hub (@STagainstDA_ & @AWRCENTRE) 'What does Good Practice Look Like?’ where we discuss best practices for addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), emphasizing inclusivity, anti-racism, co-production with survivors, and equitable partnerships. With significant improvements needed in VAWG services, particularly for Black and minoritized survivors, the blog advocates for greater accountability and adequate funding to ensure trauma-informed, accessible support for all. For more insights, visit our website asianwomencentre.org.uk/knowledge-hub/…