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First Minister launches Christmas domestic abuse campaign with WWA's support

Today (5th December), the Welsh Government launched their Christmas campaign to tackle domestic abuse. The launch took place in Cardiff City Centre, where a giant Letter to Santa was set up to raise awareness of the detrimental effects of domestic abuse on children and young people. This is the second stage of the Welsh Government's "Live Fear Free" campaign to tackle violence against women in Wales.

Minister, Cardiff Devils and Cardiff City FC speak out against VAW for White Ribbon Day

"Domestic abuse is a hidden problem but it affects so many women and children in Wales - the statistics are shocking. We are proud to support Welsh Women's Aid in their vital work supporting women and children. It's vital that men take a stand against violence towards women and for that reason we're supporting the White Ribbon Campaign."

TAKE ACTION NOW: SAVE LEGAL AID

Next Monday 31 October, the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill will be debated by MPs in the House of Commons.

“Light a Candle” to mark International Day to End Violence Against Women

BAWSO Women’s Aid and Welsh Women’s Aid are organising this year’s annual ecumenical "Light a Candle" service in Llandaff Cathedral to mark International Day to End Violence Against Women ("White Ribbon Day"), please see the agenda.

New WWA Website for White Ribbon and 16 Days events in Wales

Welsh Women's Aid has just launched a new website to promote events and actions taking place during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence 2011 (25th November – 10th December): www.16dayswales.org.uk

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The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to tackling this persistent form of inequality for women as well as underpinning our commitment to all victims of domestic abuse.

Carl Sargeant, Minister for Social Justice & Local Government, 25 March 2010

Violence against women and girls continues unabated in every continent, country and culture. It takes a devastating toll on women’s lives, on their families, and on society as a whole. Most societies prohibit such violence — yet the reality is that too often, it is covered up or tacitly condoned

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, 8 March 2007

Women's Aid Groups in Wales

Aberconwy (Llandudno) Bangor Colwyn Rhyl Glyndwr (Denbigh) Deeside Delyn (Holywell) Wrexham De Gwynedd (Blaenau Ffestiniog) Aberystwyth Radnorshire (Llandrindod Wells) Cardigan Pembrokeshire (Haverfordwest) Carmarthen Brecnock Amman Valley (Ammanford) Llanelli A Lliw Valley (Pontardawe) Swansea Neath Cwm Cynon (Aberdare) Merthyr Tydfil Port Talbot Bridgend Rhondda (Ferndale) Vale of Glamorgan (Barry) BAWSO (Black Association of Women Step Out) Cardiff Pontypridd Rhymney Valley (Caerphilly) Torfaen (Old Cwmbran) Newport

Local Women's Aid groups can provide you, and your children, if you have any, with refuge accommodation and / or face to face support in the community (this is sometimes called 'outreach' or 'floating support'). Some local groups also have weekly open sessions where you can drop in for a chat. For contact details for your local group, please click on the map or on the list below.

You may also wish to contact other organisations, who provide a range of services, including domestic abuse services.