Almost two-thirds of domestic abuse referrals rejected due to a shortage of spaces, Women’s Aid report shows
A new report from the national domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid reveals a deeply concerning crisis within the UK’s support…
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Women’s Aid Warns of Alarming Rise in Online Misogyny and its Link to Violence, Citing Louis Theroux’s ‘Inside The Manosphere’ and ‘Trad Wives’ Trend
Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid, has issued a stark warning regarding the proliferation of misogynistic content…
Annual Parliamentary Reading of Femicide Victims Underscores Urgent Need for Systemic Reform and Investment in Specialist Services
The solemn tradition of reading the names of women murdered by men in the United Kingdom marked its eleventh consecutive…
AXA UK and Women’s Aid Unveil Comprehensive Support Pathway and "What They Say. What We Hear" Campaign to Combat Financial Abuse
In a significant stride towards dismantling the pervasive issue of domestic abuse, particularly its often-hidden financial dimensions, AXA UK has…
Government Repeals Presumption of Parental Contact in Family Courts, Heralding Major Victory for Child Safety Advocates and Domestic Abuse Survivors
The UK government has announced the momentous repeal of the presumption of parental contact from family court cases, a decision…
Five Years On: Sarah Everard’s Legacy and the Unfinished Fight Against Systemic Misogyny in Policing
The fifth anniversary of the horrific rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer serves as a…
Women’s Aid Annual Audit 2026: Specialist Domestic Abuse Services Prove Life-Saving But Require Sustained Investment Amidst Growing Demands.
The 2026 edition of the Women’s Aid Annual Audit, released in March 2026, presents a comprehensive and critical examination of…
Women’s Aid responds to Crime & Policing Bill amendment that could see all suicides with a history of domestic abuse treated as homicides
A significant proposed amendment to a forthcoming or existing Crime & Policing bill aims to fundamentally alter how the justice…
Domestic Abuse During Pregnancy and New Motherhood: A Silent Epidemic Undermining Joy and Security
Pregnancy and the advent of new motherhood, universally envisioned as periods of profound joy, anticipation, and familial bonding, paradoxically represent…
International Women’s Day: Women’s Aid Reflects on Persistent Challenges and Urges Unified Action Against Domestic Abuse and Misogyny
International Women’s Day (IWD) serves as a poignant annual milestone for Women’s Aid, marking a crucial opportunity for introspection, commemoration…