Welsh Women’s Aid Press Statement on Rape Monitoring Group Data
Today (29th August 2019) the Rape Monitoring Group (RMG) has released their latest figures on the reporting of rapes in England and Wales. At Welsh Women’s Aid we are alarmed to see that the number of rape charges in Wales and England have decreased, despite an increase in the amount of rapes reported. The multi-agency […]
Welsh Women’s Aid concerns for the Domestic Abuse Bill with the imminent suspension of Parliament
Welsh Women’s Aid is significantly concerned that Domestic Abuse Bill could be thrown out due to the sudden shutdown of parliament. The bill has already been significantly delayed, finally being published earlier this year, 18 months after it was first promised by Westminster Government. Survivors have been waiting too long for this piece of legislation […]
Press Statement: Regarding the IOPC investigation into North Wales Police’s response to the case of Laura Stuart
Firstly, we would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Laura Stuart, our thoughts are with them at this time. This case is a yet another stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic abuse. It, again, highlights that it is vital that every opportunity is taken to support anyone impacted […]
Veronica D’Errico Blog for International Youth Day 2019
Today (12th August 2019) marks International Youth Day, an international awareness day developed by the United Nations. This year’s theme is “Transforming Education” which the United Nations believes highlights the efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, working towards goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals – […]
Welsh Women’s Aid response to the UK Government tabling the Domestic Abuse Bill
Today, the UK Government have introduced the Domestic Abuse Bill, which has been in progress for the past two years. Tina Reece, Head of Engagement at Welsh Women’s Aid said: “Welsh Women’s Aid welcomes the launch of the long awaited Bill, and we are pleased to see Theresa May was able to introduce it before […]
Welsh Women’s Aid response to EVAW’s new report: Do Police and Crime Commissioners work for women and girls?
Today, the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) launched a briefing paper on England and Wales Police and Crime Commissioners’ responses to the issues impacting women and girls, based on a review of the 42 England and Wales Police and Crime Plans. Welsh Women’s Aid CEO Eleri Butler said: “Welsh Women’s Aid shares EVAW’s concerns […]
Don’t Be A Bystander: If you are worried that someone is in danger, call the police on 999
In England, over the weekend, you’d be mistaken for thinking we have returned to a time where what happens behind closed doors is private, a family matter, ‘just a domestic’, something which neighbours and the public shouldn’t be concerned about. It has been alarming to see the mixed messages by politicians and other commentators about […]
Wellbeing for Women Day a big success
On the 23rd March, Welsh Women’s Aid hosted a free Wellbeing for Women day at Cornerstone in Cardiff. The idea behind the event was to give survivors of violence against women, their friends and family an opportunity to try out a range of self-care activities and connect with wellbeing organisations in the Cardiff area. There […]
Welsh Women’s Aid response to family justice system review announced by Westminster
The Ministry of Justice yesterday announced a three month review into the family justice system response to domestic abuse, rape, child abuse and other violent crime. Welsh Women’s Aid welcomes this inquiry but calls on the Panel to make sure that the experiences of survivors of domestic abuse and their children, using family courts in […]
WAVE Step Up! Campaign – Responses from MEP Candidates
This year, as part of the WAVE Step Up! Campaign we have been asking Members of the European Parliament in Wales what their actions will be on creating a Wales which is free from violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Candidates below are in order of responses received. Here are the questions: How […]
Welsh Women’s Aid and DASU North Wales: Confirmation of transfer of Wrexham and Colwyn Bay domestic abuse services
As key stakeholder of Welsh Women’s Aid’s direct services in Wrexham and Colwyn Bay, we are pleased to inform you of the successful transfer of these Welsh Women’s Aid managed services to Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) North Wales. The transfer took effect from Wednesday 1st May 2019, and since this date both the Wrexham […]
Uncalled For: The toxicity around requesting survivors hand in their phones
The appalling news last week that digital consent forms requesting that rape victims hand in their mobile phones to police are being rolled out across the UK has caused anger and disappointment. It has been emphasised that a victim’s decision not to turn in their personal phone could mean that it “may not be possible […]
Welsh Women’s Aid and Disability Wales launch joint report at Cross Party Group meeting
This morning, Welsh Women’s Aid and Disability Wales have launched their joint report, “Supporting disabled people experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence in Wales.” The third sector organisations launched the report at the Joint Cross Party Group on Disability and Cross Party Group on Violence against Women and Children at the Ty […]
Feminist Scorecard 2019: how feminist is the Welsh Government?
Welsh Women’s Aid, the national charity working to end all forms of violence against women and girls are concerned after the Welsh Government’s score in the new Women’s Equality Network Wales and Oxfam Cymru Feminist Scorecard 2019, released this week. The report applies a traffic light system to the Welsh Government’s progress towards achieving equality […]
Launch of ‘Make Yourself Heard’ campaign to raise awareness of silent 999 system
A national campaign to raise awareness of a system to help people alert police when in imminent danger but unable to speak, is being launched by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) today, supported by Welsh Women’s Aid. The Silent Solution system enables a 999 mobile caller who is too scared to make a […]
New legislation which will remove the ‘defence of reasonable punishment’ in Wales welcomed
New legislation which will remove the ‘defence of reasonable punishment’ in Wales welcomed Welsh Women’s Aid welcomes the legislation, laid today in the National Assembly for Wales for the removal of the ‘defence of reasonable punishment’, ensuring that more children are protected against “reasonable chastisement.” As part of the Children Are Unbeatable Alliance in Wales, […]
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