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–Yashiba Sanil, Communications and Campaigns Officer  TW: Sexual abuse and violence Sexual Violence Awareness Week: 5th – 11th February 2024 Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week provides the opportunity for individuals and organisations to have conversations about these important issues. This year, it takes place from the 5th – 11th February. We thought we […]

–Yashiba Sanil, Communications and Campaigns Officer  Trigger warning: mentions of domestic abuse, sexual violence, sexual assault, abuse, rape, forced marriage, coercive control, mental health. Introduction: On 25th January every year, Wales dedicates a day to celebrate love and resilience. St. Dwynwen’s Day honors the Welsh patron saint of lovers. However, behind the commonly known narrative […]

Art and activism form an incredible partnership, merging creativity with advocacy to drive meaningful change. Through various mediums, artists spark conversations, challenge norms, and amplify voices for justice, transcending barriers and inspiring empathy.  At Welsh Women’s Aid, we’ve discovered an incredible force in merging art with activism—an alliance that sparks conversations, challenges norms, and ignites […]

The Live Fear Free helpline, managed by Welsh Women’s Aid, provides support for anyone who has experienced, or is experiencing, violence against women, domestic abuse, or sexual violence, or for anyone concerned about a friend or relative. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A team […]

Understanding intersectionality  According to  Kimberlé Crenshaw, intersectionality in the most fundamental sense reflects how sociocultural, economic, and political factors such as race, class, gender, sexuality, and other individual characteristics overlap and influence people differently. The term intersectionality has expanded from this original context to an approach that offers a lens through which we can see […]

We want a world in which women and children live fear free from domestic abuse, sexual violence and all forms of violence against women, and by doing so achieve independence, freedom and liberation from oppression.  Today we’re launching a manifesto that seeks to prioritise violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) […]

Welsh Women’s Aid is an intersectional feminist organisation working to eliminate violence against women and girls, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. Our vision is a world in which all individuals live free from all forms of violence, abuse, and oppression.   The recent comments by the Prime minister, Home Secretary and other prominent UK Government […]

We were appalled to learn of the findings of recent research into the experiences of registered surgeons in the UK that concluded that almost 63% of women had been the target of sexual harassment from colleagues.   The response in a recent letter to The Times, from a retired anaesthetist regarding new generations of medical staff needing […]

Following the implementation of The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 on the 1st of December 2022, we strongly believe that the Act has not benefitted a single survivor. The devastating impact of the Act has caused concerns such as safeguarding risks, administrative burden on refuge provision, the complexity of residents ‘tenancy status’ and the financial […]

Welsh Women’s Aid are extremely disappointed by the decision from the Crown Prosecution Service not to pursue a re-trial to prosecute Ryan Giggs’ for coercive and controlling behaviour and charges of domestic abuse and assault. Women are consistently let down by the legal system, with the latest data from the CPS revealing that only 3.3% […]

Welsh Women’s Aid were devastated by the passing of the Illegal Migration Bill last night in the House of Lords. The Bill will now become law once it has undergone royal assent.  This Bill is going to catastrophically impact women and children fleeing to the UK, due to the risk of serious harm and persecution […]

Trigger warning: explicit mentions of violence and abuse Abuse is not just an issue in heterosexual relationships, it exists in every community. The complex and unique experience of many LGBTQ+ people can present additional challenges when accessing support. Survivors of violence or abuse may be hesitant to reach out due fear of judgement, or based […]

Hear Sophie Weeks, our previous Head of Public Affairs and Communications, discussing how bystanders can help to stop sexual harassment against women and girls in Episode 7 of the Safer Communities Podcast. Safer Communities Podcast – Wales Safer Communities   If you enjoyed the episode… Like, subscribe, and join in on the discussion via Twitter […]

When someone speaks out publicly about personal experiences of violence or abuse, or a high profile case is covered in the media, similar comments and responses come up time and time again. These include; “Well, they should have left the relationship sooner.” “What did they expect, walking home alone at night?” “They probably shouldn’t have […]

Cardiff Demons are delighted to have partnered with Welsh Women’s Aid for the 2023 season.  Welsh Women’s Aid is the national charity in Wales working to end domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women. They campaign for and provide advice, support and training on policy and service improvements for survivors, families, and communities.  […]