Women’s Aid Urges Government to Prioritise Violence Against Women and Girls Amid Mixed Reactions to King’s Speech
Women’s Aid, a leading national charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, has issued a comprehensive response to the King’s Speech,…
Gender Equality & Women’s Rights
Social Housing Bill Advances, Promising Crucial Protections for Domestic Abuse Survivors in Joint Tenancies
The Social Housing Bill has received its second reading in Parliament, marking a significant step towards providing enhanced protections for…
Teen Suicide Linked to Domestic Abuse: Women’s Aid Sounds Alarm on Growing Crisis Among Youth and Online Harms
The discovery of a teenage girl dying by suicide directly attributed to domestic abuse marks a deeply troubling milestone, according…
Victims and Courts Bill Achieves Royal Assent, Heralding Crucial Reforms for Domestic Abuse Survivors and the Justice System
The landmark Victims and Courts Bill has officially received Royal Assent, transitioning into law and marking a significant legislative milestone…
Global Outcry Follows CNN’s ‘Online Rape Academy’ Exposure, Prompting Urgent Calls for Tech Regulation and Justice
The recent exposé by CNN, revealing a global phenomenon termed an "online rape academy," has sent shockwaves across human rights…
A Landmark Five Years: Assessing the Impact and Future of the Domestic Abuse Act
Five years ago, a landmark piece of legislation was passed that fundamentally reshaped the nation’s approach to domestic abuse. The…
Women’s Aid Welcomes Revised EHRC Guidance on Equality Act, Seeks Clarity for Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services Amidst Evolving Legal Landscape
Women’s Aid has expressed its welcome for the government’s recent laying of the revised Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)…
Ministerial Reshuffle Sees Key Safeguarding and Victims’ Roles Change Amid Calls for Continued Reforms in Family Courts
The landscape of ministerial oversight for safeguarding and victims’ rights in the UK has undergone a significant shift, with the…
A Safe blog: Facts vs. Fear
For over five decades, Women’s Aid has unequivocally established that the overwhelming majority of violence against women and girls (VAWG)…
Jess Phillips’ Resignation Prompts Renewed Calls for Urgent Action Against Violence Against Women and Girls Amidst Funding Crisis
The resignation of Jess Phillips, the long-serving Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley and a relentless advocate for women’s rights,…
