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Strategic Action Plan to address VAW and update WAG’s Domestic Abuse Strategy

Wales Violence against Women Action Group Briefing The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) is launching a consultation on a Strategic Action Plan to address violence against women (VAW) and to update their Domestic Abuse Strategy (2005).

Landmark Human Rights Case

The European Court of Human Rights ruled against the city of Ankara for not protecting a woman against domestic violence.

Welsh Women's Aid and Cardiff Women's Aid join forces to do the Race for Life

The Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s flagship event, which brings together thousands of women each year to raise money to beat cancer.

Do You See Domestic Violence from a Child's Point of View? NSPCC Domestic Violence Petition

In 90% of cases of domestic abuse, children and young people are in the same or adjacent room to where the domestic abuse is happening (Hughes, 1992).

Rape conviction rates for Wales increase but Fawcett identifies a 'postcode lottery' for victims of rape

The Fawcett Society has released information, from the latest available Government figures, which demonstrates that the 'postcode lottery' for victims of rape is continued.

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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

Our new branding and strap line “putting women and children first” reflects the transition that WWA has made from being a domestic abuse provision focused on women only, to a women’s, children and young persons organisation... The logo reflects our key principles, that we are a feminist organisation, run by women for women, that our primary focus is women and children affected by domestic abuse, and that our philosophy is about empowerment and enablement, and opportunities for personal growth and new beginnings".

Paula Hardy, Chief Execuitve - Welsh Women's Aid

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WWA are calling on the Assembly Members to support our campaign for the Welsh Assembly Government to develop and implement an integrated strategy on Violence Against Women based on the foundations of gender equality and human rights. For more information, please visit the WWA Campaign for a Violence Against Women Strategy for the Welsh Assembly Government link where you can download a copy of the letter we have sent to all AMs, MPs and Council Leaders in Wales.

 

What is domestic abuse?

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic Abuse is the actual or threatened physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or financial abuse of a person by their partner, family member or someone with whom there is, or has been, a close relationship. Domestic Abuse also relates to allowing or causing a child to witness domestic abuse. For more information about the nature and effects of domestic abuse click here

If you or a friend need help...

If you or a friend need help...

Domestic abuse and violence frighten and disempower women and children, and no-one wants to live in fear. For more information about getting help and support for yourself, a member of your family or a friend click here

Children and young people

Children and young people

Domestic abuse affects children and young people too.  In many cases children are in the same room or can hear what is happening in their home.  It can affect them in many different ways.  Young people can also experience domestic abuse in their own intimate relationships as they start to go out with people during their teenage years. For more information click here

Welsh Women's Aid Services

Welsh Women's Aid Services

WWA is the national umbrella organisation representing local Women's Aid Groups situated throughout Wales. Our member groups provide direct services for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse.

WWA can provide specialist training, support and information to our member groups and to outside organisations.

We manage the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline, a free 24 hour, bilingual, gender neutral and confidential helpline providing support and information to anyone experiencing domestic abuse, and to individuals and organisations seeking information or advice.

To find out what Welsh Women's Aid can offer to external organisations, please see What We Offer