Emma Lightowlers

Celebrating 5 Years of Impact... It has been quite an incredible journey filled with growth and learning. This milestone is a testament to our hard work, dedication & commitment to making significant impact in their communities. Cheers to our incredible Team and Partners! 🥂

#CoerciveControl isn't solely #emotionalabuse, it's a culmination of tactics thoughtfully used by an abuser to gain total control of you. To confuse you, #gaslight you and to stop you questioning their abusive behaviours. #DomesticAbuse

YES! Good news: SA government commits to criminalising coercive control. Coercive control correlates significantly with femicide, familicide and suicide. I want to see it criminalized everywhere #CoerciveControl #LawReform abc.net.au/news/2023-07-0…

Abuse isn’t always physical, #CoerciveControl is illegal and a form of #DomesticAbuse.If your partner controls how or who you spend time with, our helpline team are here to support you. call for free 24/7 on 0808 2000 247. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Red is the colour All around the world red is the colour of so many things that we love. But there is one red that is still a source of exclusion, stigma and shame. That red is menstruation. 28 May is Menstrual Hygiene Day, the global day of action to create a world where no

How do we ensure that school environments are safer and more inclusive for girls? ✅ Ensure a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and sexual harassment. ✅ Implement a non-discriminatory school curriculum. ✅ Provide water, sanitation and hygiene facilities for students

Each year, 12 million girls are married before the age of 18, at a cost to their health, education, safety and opportunity to live a good and healthy life. Girls should be girls, not brides. Forced marriages must end ❌🚫 #PreventGBV #EndVAW

Girls' education is not complete without access to menstrual health and hygiene Information and product .Let's work together to empower girls and women around the world. @DDINITIATIVE #menstrualequitysummit #MenstrualHygieneDay2023 #MenstrualHygieneDay #MenstrualHygiene

We call upon policymakers to ensure girls have accessible, affordable, quality tax-free menstrual health essentials. #MHDay2023 #WeAreCommitted #EndPeriodstigma #Endperiodpoverty #SRHR #Periodpositive

Coercive Control in a relationship could look different depending on our perspective. If you see the signs we are available 24/7 on 0808 168 9111 or via live chat. #DomesticAbuseSupport #thursdaythought #youarenotalone #coercivecontrol #careorcontrol #loveshouldnthurt

Did you know girls undergo and are at risk of FGM/C in Malaysia - and medicalisation of the practice is a concern? Read more in our literature review carried out with @endfgmcasia bit.ly/3M9PxyX #EndFGM #

UN experts estimates that 129 million girls are currently out of school, we at @MsichanaKuria are thrilled to be reducing this gap through our project Amalda that sponsors girls with school fees payment and provision of other school essentials.#girlseducation #returntoschool

Community awareness forum targeting reformed circumcisers, men and female youth on health risks of #FGM and how it’s a violation of human rights and important of education. @UNICEFKenya @MenEndFGM @KenyaChildFund

Looking for a fulfilling role in the violence against women sector? Great news – we're hiring! We have roles in finance, external affairs, fundraising and corporate resources. Apply 👉 womensaid.org.uk/jobs/

#coercivecontrol is incredibly damaging. There needs to be more awareness of what it is and more action to protect victims of it, including after separation

Many women I've interviewed have described the act of 'love bombing' where in a new relationship they are showered with affection before a new partner later becomes controlling and abusive. Encouraging to see this tactic included in CPS guidance. tinyurl.com/5n9683m7

Join myself and some incredible experts and advocates at the @afruca’s upcoming conference on Girl Child Adultification in Manchester on Thursday 27 April. With an amazing speakers and panellists to share insights and new ideas with the 200 professionals and policymakers attending. More here about the conference - online.flippingbook.com/view/440810866… I will be speaking on the Adultrification in Female Genital Mutilation in the context of Sierra Leone.

🚨Any #DomesticAbuse victim with a secret 2nd phone take note. At 3pm on Sunday (April 23) the Gov will test its new Emergency Alert system. Your phone will emit a loud, siren-like sound even on silent Watch @RefugeCharity video⬇️about how to disable youtube.com/watch?v=I2MBcH…

Excited to join @shesthefirst family, to strengthen girl-social movements in Kuria for girl advocates to lead initiatives. Giving power to girls. Here's to increased achievements&wins for the girls in Kuria and globally. #girlsrights #EndFGM #Girlseducation #EndChildMarriage

Women's health is central to achieving universal health coverage. Men can help bridge the gap by promoting awareness of women's health issues, encouraging open dialogue, and supporting women's rights to quality healthcare. #HealthForAll #MenAsAllies #HealthForAll #WHO75