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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.

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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

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International Women's Day Lunch organised by Atal Y Fro

28 Feb 11

International Women’s Day Lunch On Friday 11th March 2011 Atal y Fro are hosting a lunch in Celebration of the Centenary of International Women’s Day.

WWA Violence Against Women Conference

01 Aug 11

Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea DAY 1 - Monday 12th September (open to all interested parties) DAY 2 - Tuesday 13th September (members only)

SPriNT Workshops

01 Aug 11

        SPriNT Workshops Welsh Women’s Aid and Cadarn are hosting a number of SPriNT workshops across Wales.

Light a Candle 2011

19 Oct 11

Light a Candle withh be held at Llandaff Cathedral on 25th November 2011, and is being organised by BAWSO and WWA.

Black tie Charity Gala

25 Oct 11

A Black Tie Charity Gala is being hosted to raise funds for WWA on March 9th 2012 in the Park Plaza, Cardiff.

Neath and Lliw Valley Women's Aid Charity Curry night - 11th November 2011

26 Oct 11

There are only a few tickets remaining for our Charity Curry Night on Friday 11th November 2011.