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WWA supports Welsh Government's 6 Nations Domestic Abuse Campaign
3 Feb 2012
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
5 Dec 2011
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
21 Nov 2011
"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
26 Oct 2011
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
25 Oct 2011
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.
New WWA Website for White Ribbon and 16 Days events in Wales
7 Oct 2011
Welsh Women's Aid has just launched a new website to promote events and actions taking place during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence 2011 (25th November – 10th December): www.16dayswales.org.uk
*NEW* WWA Publication Using Equalities Legislation to Defend Women's Services: A Practical Toolkit for the Women's Aid Movement in Wales
3 Oct 2011
WWA has produced a new publication which aims to empower our member groups to identify and challenge any unfair local decision-making about your services through using equalities legislation
New Welsh Government Campaign tackles Sexual Violence within Abusive Relationships
13 Sep 2011
Today (13th September), Welsh Women’s Aid warmly welcomes the launch of the Welsh Government’s latest publicity campaign, ‘Live Fear Free’, aimed at tackling sexual violence against women within abusive relationships.
Survey on Stalking and Harassment
28 Jul 2011
Protection Against Stalking have put together a pioneering survey for victims of stalking to ensure their voice and experience counts to inform changes within the Criminal Justice System, as well as better support for victims.
Legal Aid Update: legal aid for domestic violence rule applications to be retained!
21 Jul 2011
Excellent news that the Government has agreed to bring cases brought under the domestic violence rule back into the scope of legal aid within the proposals set out in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.
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