Local writer Beau Marshall has penned an open letter to her ex-partner and abuser, in a bid to come to terms with the abuse she suffered and help her on her journey of healing.

Women's Aid Armagh Down wishes to appoint a suitably qualified Domestic/Sexual Violence Family Worker and Youth Worker (2 posts). Application deadline is Friday 27th April 2018 at 12pm.

Women's Aid NI, in collaboration with sexual violence charity Nexus NI and men's support charity Men's Advisory Project, announce a new Rape Crisis Service for NI.

Women’s Aid Federation NI wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person to join our 24 Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline. 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline… Read more →

We are seeking an administrator to work as part of the Federation team to support all aspects of the smooth running of the office function. Application deadline is Monday 26th March at 4pm.

As part of our #SeeHearAct conference on children and domestic violence, we teamed up with Northern Visions TV to give children and young people a voice. The result is this… Read more →

Mid Ulster Women’s Aid are recruiting: Childcare Workers (Maternity cover) on behalf of G-old Community Partnership SureStart Project, Cookstown G-old Surestart works with 0 – 4 year olds and their… Read more →

Hear from one of our child workers about a typical day working with children and young people in our refuges.

It is time to ensure that no child falls through the cracks. It is time to listen to children and young people. Let's make our New Year's resolution to work together and make life better for children affected by domestic violence.

Help us help victims of domestic violence and their children, by donating to our Christmas Appeal

Everyone can do something in the fight to end violence against women. Here are some ideas for starters...

Join Women's Aid for the #SeeHearAct Conference, at Stranmillis College on February 7~8 2018! This will be Ireland’s first ever Children and Domestic Violence Conference, and will provide support tools and practical strategies to anyone working with children and young people, to help them respond to any children who may be affected by domestic violence.

You may have seen our campaign to scrap the two-child cap and abhorrent 'rape clause', and wondered what you can do to voice your disgust about this shameful law. Well here's your chance... 

Hundreds of mummies descended on Belfast, London, Cardiff, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester at Hallowe’en  – but it wasn’t the bandage-wrapped Army of the Dead that you might expect. These were… Read more →

Today is World Mental Health Day. So what does that mean for survivors of abuse?

We're on the road for Freshers' Week to talk to students about healthy, respectful relationships. 

Jokes about domestic violence are never harmless. They cement damaging misconceptions that domestic violence is something minor that it’s ok to laugh about, and embolden abusers to continue hurting people.

An estimated 600 protesters from women's groups, Unions, charities, political parties and members of the public descended on sunny Belfast and Derry/Londonderry yesterday to rally against the controversial two-child tax credit cap and 'rape clause'.

Our open letter calling for the repeal of the two-child tax credit limit and 'rape clause' has been published in The Telegraph today.

For every statistic about poverty, there is a human story behind the numbers. This is Jenny's story. When Jenny was 7, her dad walked out on her mum, leaving her to support 4 kids. In today's Britain, Jenny knows that her mother would have been dragged into poverty by welfare policies like the two-child tax credit cap.

We dare you to read this and tell us that you still think the two-child cap and rape clause are a good idea...

We are seeking to appoint an Advocacy Strategy/Campaigns Coordinator (6 month post) for victims of domestic and sexual violence at our Federation office.

We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phones at the Federation office today. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT OUR HELPLINE SERVICE. If you are a survivor in need of support, call… Read more →

Vulnerable, alone, and stranded thousands of miles from home without support due to a Hague Convention ruling. Help Northern Irish woman Sharon and her child get back home!

Women's Aid and our colleagues at the 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline were at Belfast Pride on Saturday, to raise awareness about abuse and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ sisters and brothers and others. 

As the leading voluntary agency addressing domestic and sexual violence in Northern Ireland, Women's Aid works to raise public awareness and shatter unhelpful myths about domestic violence. So, upon reading Mary Kenny's misguided article about emotional abuse in the Belfast Telegraph (July 24), we felt it our duty to address some of the article's claims.

Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland welcomes the Labour Party’s stand against the two-child tax credit cap and rape clause, and their demand for a full parliamentary debate on the issue.

A House of Lords Committee has echoed concerns raised by Women's Aid Northern Ireland about the 'rape clause' and 2-child tax credit cap.

Women’s Aid NI is pleased to see a renewed commitment to tackling domestic abuse as evidenced in the Queen’s Speech yesterday afternoon. The proposed changes to the law via the… Read more →

Our Policy Coordinator Louise Kennedy spoke to NVTV about the rape clause - what is it, who will it affect and how can we fight it.