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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

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2010

03 November 09

WWNC

Wales Women’s National Coalition invites you to participate in their International Women’s Day event for 2010.

They will be publishing a short anthology of poetry and creative prose in celebration of women under the title of ‘The Voice of Women in Wales’.

A panel of judges will select entries to be included in the anthology, which will be published in March 2010.

On the panel are;

  • Shelagh Weeks
  • Jeni Williams
  • Jo Verity
  • Sarah Edmonds
  • Menna Elfyn

Entries in English and Welsh are welcome.

* See page 2 for more information on our panel.

This is an excellent opportunity for entrants to engage in public expression and to see their work in print.

Entrants must be:

  • Women From Wales or currently living in Wales
  • 16-116 years of age

Creative prose should be no longer than 750 words, and poetry should be no longer than 30 lines.

The deadline for entries is 31/12/09.

We would prefer to receive your entries via e-mail to Llinos Merriman.

Alternatively, copies can be sent to Wales Women’s National Coalition, Anchor Court, Keen Road, Cardiff, CF24 5JW.

If you have any queries, please contact us on 02920 478919.

Judging will take place in January 2010, all entrants will be notified.

We look forward to receiving your entries!

Further Information:

International Women's Day Anthology (English)