Women’s Aid responds to the removal of the presumption of parental contact in the Courts and Tribunals Bill
The UK government has announced the repeal of the presumption of parental contact in family court cases, a landmark decision…
Gender-Based Violence
Women’s Aid Demands Radical Cultural Shift Five Years After Sarah Everard’s Murder, Citing Persistent Police Misogyny and Systemic Failures
Today marks the solemn fifth anniversary of the horrific rape and murder of Sarah Everard, an event that profoundly shocked…
Women’s Aid Annual Audit 2026: Essential Infrastructure of Domestic Abuse Services in England Revealed
The Women’s Aid Annual Audit 2026, published in March of that year, delivers a comprehensive and critical examination of the…
Landmark Amendment Proposed to Reclassify Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides as Potential Homicides
Ellie Daniel, Head of Policy and Survivor Services, has welcomed a proposed amendment to the Crime & Policing bill that…
The Silent Epidemic: Domestic Abuse During Pregnancy and New Motherhood, A Call for Enhanced Support and Intervention
Pregnancy and the transition into new motherhood, universally envisioned as periods of profound joy, anticipation, and nurturing, are paradoxically revealed…
International Women’s Day Highlights Persistent Domestic Abuse Crisis and Urgent Call for United Action
International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8th, served as a crucial juncture for Women’s Aid to reflect on half…
Women’s Aid Issues Urgent Warning on Manosphere and Trad Wife Trends Following Louis Theroux’s Documentary
Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid, has issued a stark warning regarding the growing influence of the…
A Decade of Unwavering Tragedy: Calls for Radical Reform as Femicide Figures Remain Stagnant
For the eleventh consecutive year, the stark reality of violence against women in the United Kingdom was brought to the…
A Hymn to Life: Gisèle’s Story and the Unveiling of Hidden Abuses
Gisèle’s profound decision to waive her right to anonymity in 2024, proclaiming the resonant words, "shame must change sides," marked…
Increased Crown Court Funding Welcomed, But Calls Persist for Deeper Reforms to Tackle Domestic Abuse Justice Shortcomings
The recent announcement of enhanced funding for all Criminal Crown Courts in England and Wales, aimed at enabling them to…
