Almost two-thirds of domestic abuse referrals rejected due to a shortage of spaces, Women’s Aid report shows
A new report by national domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid reveals a deeply concerning crisis within the UK’s support infrastructure…
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Women’s Aid responds to Louis Theroux: Into the Manosphere documentary
Women’s Aid has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating influence of online "manosphere" communities and the growing popularity of…
The Persistent Crisis: Femicide Rates Remain Stagnant as Calls for Urgent Action Intensify
For the eleventh consecutive year, the solemn tradition of reading aloud the names of women murdered by men served as…
Gisèle’s Powerful Memoir ‘A Hymn to Life’ Ignites Global Conversation on Domestic Abuse and Justice, Championing Systemic Change
The release of Gisèle’s profoundly impactful memoir, "A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides," in the UK today,…
Crown Court Funding Boost Welcomed, but Systemic Reforms Urgently Needed for Domestic Abuse Survivors
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a significant funding injection aimed at empowering all Criminal Crown Courts across England…
AXA UK and Women’s Aid Forge Groundbreaking Alliance to Combat Financial Abuse and Empower Domestic Abuse Survivors
In a significant stride towards corporate social responsibility and victim support, AXA UK, a leading insurance provider, has officially launched…
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…
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…