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WWA supports Welsh Government's 6 Nations Domestic Abuse Campaign

Communities Minister, Carl Sargeant launched a campaign today (3rd Feb) to tackle the increased levels of domestic violence that occur around the time of major sporting events such as the Six Nations rugby tournament.

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.

If you want to advertise any vacancies, please contact the WWA office on 02920 390 874

WWA National Job Vacancies

Secondment Opportunity / Temporary Manager Post – North Wales

£29,400 – 32,100 per annum (plus accommodation if required)

An opportunity has arisen for a post to oversee and manage specialist domestic abuse provision managed by WWA in North Wales. We need an experienced and tenacious woman* to provide management for the staff and organisation during a period of substantive change and transformation. This is a full time temporary post for 6 months from commencement of employment based primarily in Colwyn Bay.

For more information or to download an application pack, click here; or contact Eluned Parri on 02920 390874 or admin@welshwomensaid.org.uk

 Closing date: 12 noon, February 13th 2012

Interviews will take place on 20th February in Colwyn Bay

* This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Registered Charity no. 1140962

 

Cyfle i Gael Secondiad / Swydd Rheolwr Dros dro – Gogledd Cymru

£29,400 – 32,100 y flwyddyn (yn ogystal â llety os bydd angen)

Byddai’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn goruchwylio a rheoli darpariaeth camdriniaeth yn y cartref arbenigol a reolir gan Gymorth i Ferched Cymru yng Ngogledd Cymru. Rydym ni’n chwilio am fenyw* profiadol a dygn i reoli’r staff a’r sefydliad yn ystod cyfnod sylweddol o newid a thrawsnewid. Mae hon yn swydd llawn amser dros dro am gyfnod o 6 mis o’r dyddiad cychwyn. Mae’r swydd wedi’i lleoli’n bennaf ym Mae Colwyn.

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth neu i lawrlwytho pecyn cais, cliciwch yma; neu cysylltwch ag Eluned Parri ar 02920 390874 neu ebostiwch admin@welshwomensaid.org.uk

Dyddiad cau: Hanner Dydd 13fed Chwefror 2012

Bydd y cyfweliadau’n cael eu cynnal ar yr 20fed Chwefror ym Mae Colwyn

 * Mae’r swydd hon wedi’i heithrio rhag Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 yn unol ag Atodlen 9, Rhan 1. Bydd gofyn i ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus fod yn destun Gwiriad Manylach y Swyddfa Cofnodion Troseddol.

Rhif elusen gofrestredig 1140962