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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

White Ribbon Day / International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

05 November 09

wrd 09 The White Ribbon campaign is the largest effort in the world, of men working to end men’s violence against women. Started by Canadian men in response to the massacre of 14 women engineering students, Michael Kaufmann, campaign co-founder states "if it were between countries we’d call it a war. If it were a disease we’d call it an epidemic. If it were an oil spill, we’d call it a disaster. But it’s happening to women, and it’s just an everyday affair."

      Two women a week are killed by a current or former partner

      130 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (UNICEF).

      5,000 women die every year in "honour" killings perpetrated by family members (UN Population Fund).

In 1999, the UN designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and invited governments, international organizations and NGOs to organize activities designated to raise public awareness of the problem on that day. Women's activists have marked 25 November as a day against violence since 1981. There are a number of regional, and international events taking place and Welsh Women's Aid would like to know what you will be doing to mark the event.

Please contact Eluned Parri if you would like your event to be advertised on the WWA website.

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Neath WANeath Women's Aid are organising a White Ribbon Xmas Fayre - with all proceeds raised being donated to Neath Women's Aid.

Friday 27th November - 2-4pm - Raffles, Stalls, Face Painting, Crafts, Jumble and more.... Download the Flyer for more information

Carm WA Carmarthen Women's Aid will be out in the town raising awareness and raising money through donations. All proceeds will go to Carmarthen Women's Aid. They will have leaflets, information and other "giveaway" items. For more information contact Carmarthen Women's Aid or telephone 01267 238410.

 

Cwm Cynon WA Cwm Cynon Women's Aid have organised a street collection in Aberdare town centre to raise funds and awareness. For more information contact Cwm Cynon Women's Aid or telephone 01685 879 673.

 

BAWSO BAWSO are organising a march from Cathedral Road to Llandaff Cathedral for the WWNC Light a Candle Service. They will be raising funds for women with no recourse to public funds. The march starts at 9 Cathedral Road, Cardiff at 10.30am. After the service, BAWSO invite you to return to Cathedral Rd and buy a home-cooked lunch for £3 - all funds raised will go towards helping women with No Recourse. Download the flyer for more information.

Bridge Lliw Valley Women's Aid Bridge Project have organised a Live Music Night on Thurs 26 Nov at the Monkey Bar, Swansea - with all proceeds raised going to the Bridge Project, Lliw Valley Women's Aid. The event starts from 8.30pm, tickets are £3 before 10pm and £4 after. Live acts include The Aggi Thomas Band, Jason Curvis and Chemistry as well as DJ sets from Greg Matthews and more.... Download the flyer or contact Lliw Valley WA or telephone 01792 869 480 for more information.

 The Ynys Mon Domestic Abuse Forum are coordinating a number of awareness raising events - including selling White Ribbon Day Christmas Cards (designed by Year 7 pupils from the Island) - each Card has the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline information included. They will also be selling White Ribbon Day Luxury Chocolates, again containing the WDAH contact information, which can be purchased from local retailers or by contacting Lowri Roberts at Angelesey C.C. and all money raised will go to the Ynys Mon DA Forum to develop new initiatives to combat domestic abuse. They will also be having a stall in the local market giving out information and leaflets to the general public.

candleCardiff North Labour Women's Forum invite you to join them and 'Light a Candle' at the Aneurin Bevan Statue, Queen Street, Cardiff. The event will be on Thursday 26th November - 7.00pm. Julie Morgan, MP will be the guest speaker. All women are welcome at the event - bring your candles and banners. For more information, contact Ann Cox or Julie Morgan

CWA Cardiff Women's Aid are launching their new Intake and Assessment House and new Crisis Intervention Reactive 24hr Service on Thursday 26th November - 5.30-7.30pm. The Event will be held at the WAG Senedd Building, Cardiff Bay The event will be attended by the First Minister, Rhodri Morgan and other Assembly Members. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Cardiff Women's Aid. Download the Event Flyer here.

AVWA Amman Valley Women's Aid are going to be raising awareness of domestic abuse by setting up a stall in the centre of Ammanford on 25th November, and handing out leaflets, flyers and various promotional items.  AVWA will also be raising money through donations for white ribbons on the day.  For more information, please contact them or telephone on 01269 597474.

 

The Bridgend Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and local radio station BridgeFM support the campaign and recently, a presenter from the station visited the CSP offices and met staff who wore their ribbons with pride.

The Bridgend Domestic Abuse Forum (BDAF) are organising a number of events including:

  • Members of the BDAF will be at Bridgend County Borough Council Customer Service centre on Tuesday 24th November handing out leaflets and white ribbons and raising awareness of VAW.
  • The BDAF have also sent out info packs with white ribbons/leaflets/posters to various agencies for them to raise awareness. Organisations involved in this initiative include - The Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend PPU, Bridgend Women's Aid, and Bridgend RFC.
  • The local police are also supporting a DA campaign and have ribbons, leaflets and posters to utilise for the campaign.

For more info please contact Natalie Tanner or telephone 01656 679 945

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There are various websites that you can access to download or order resources and publicity materials too:

Amnesty International

WOMANKIND

The White Ribbon Day and White Ribbon Campaign websites also have various resources and factsheets that you can use in schools and other local events to challenge attitudes about domestic abuse.

You can also visit the Centre for Women's Global Leadership to find out about international events taking place, as well as being able to download a TAKE ACTION toolkit.