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Welsh Women's Aid are pleased to announce that the no recourse to public funds pilot has now been extended to March 2011

Welsh Women's Aid are pleased to inform you that the no recourse to public funds pilot has now been extended to March 2011.

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Important: Sojourner Project - Extended until 17th September 2010

The Sojourner Project is for women with no recourse to public funds, who entered the UK on a spousal visa and are eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the Domestic Violence Rule.

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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

Welsh Women's Aid Annual Conference 2009

14 July 09

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Welsh Women’s Aid would like to invite all you to attend the WWA Annual Conference.

This year’s conference will look at 2 themes:

Day One: Friday 11th September – Violence Against Women (VAW) 

Day 1 is open to all. Outside organisations are welcome.

Speakers include:

·        Joyce Watson AM for Mid & West Wales

·        Cathy Owens Director of Amnesty International Wales

·        DCI Martyn Dew from Gwent Police

·        Bridie Jones MBE from the Irish Travelling Movement

·        Paula Hardy, Chief Executive, Welsh Women’s Aid

Workshops and fringes include:

  • Trafficking
  • Sexual Violence
  • Crime and Legal
  • BME Issues
  • Domestic Abuse survivors (tbc)
  • Safety Planning (tbc)

Day Two: Saturday 12th September – Fit for Purpose

Day 2 is open to member groups only

Day 2 will begin with the WWA AGM, followed by workshops aimed specifically at our member groups.

These will include:

  • Remodeling services
  • Partnership working
  • Training
  • WWA ethos
  • Governance and Trusteeship
  • Outcomes Monitoring

Day 2 will also give a comprehensive overview of the proposed WWA membership agreement.

The Booking Deadline for External Delegates to the WWA Annual Conference is Friday 4th September

For more information, contact Emma Harris or telephone on 029 20 390 874

Related Documents:

VAW Conference Flyer for Outside Organisations (including booking form)

Booking form for WWA Member Groups

Venue: Lampeter University