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An open letter to my abusive ex and father of my child
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.JOB: Domestic/Sexual Violence Family Worker & Youth Worker (2 posts)
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 announces a new Rape Crisis service for Northern Ireland
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.JOB: Helpline Worker (2 posts)
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 →JOB: Administrator at Women’s Aid Federation NI
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.Children’s Voices Film
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 →JOB: Childcare Workers (Maternity Cover)
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 →A Day in the Life of a Child Worker
Hear from one of our child workers about a typical day working with children and young people in our refuges.Our New Year’s Resolution
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.Christmas Appeal 2017
Help us help victims of domestic violence and their children, by donating to our Christmas AppealWhat you can do to end violence against women during the 16 Days of Activism
Everyone can do something in the fight to end violence against women. Here are some ideas for starters...See, Hear, Act: Women’s Aid Launches First Children & Domestic Violence Conference on the island of Ireland
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.Ask your political representative to #ScrapThe2ChildCap
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...March of the Mummies
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 →Job vacancy: Helpline worker in Women’s Aid in Dublin
Women’s Aid is a leading national organisation that has been working in Ireland to stop domestic violence against women and children since 1974. We provide support and information through our… Read more →World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. So what does that mean for survivors of abuse?Job vacancy in North Down & Ards Women’s Aid: Admin Support Worker
This is a re-advertised post from August/September 2017, previous applicants need not apply. North Down and Ards Women’s Aid exists to provide advice, support and refuge to women and their… Read more →Women’s Aid at Freshers’ Week!
We're on the road for Freshers' Week to talk to students about healthy, respectful relationships.Statement on domestic violence joke on restaurant sign
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.600 protesters descend on Belfast to rally against Rape Clause
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'.Open Letter: Scrap the Two Child Tax Credit Limit
Our open letter calling for the repeal of the two-child tax credit limit and 'rape clause' has been published in The Telegraph today.Jenny’s Story
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.Everything you wanted to know about the Rape Clause but were afraid to ask
We dare you to read this and tell us that you still think the two-child cap and rape clause are a good idea...Job Vacancy: Advocacy & Campaigns Coordinator (6 month contract)
We are seeking to appoint an Advocacy Strategy/Campaigns Coordinator (6 month post) for victims of domestic and sexual violence at our Federation office.Technical difficulties: phones
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 →Local woman and child “far from home and afraid” due to Hague Convention ruling
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!Belfast Pride 2017: Fun Day, Serious Issues
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.Job vacancy in Omagh Women’s Aid refuge
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT WORKER (Ref 05/17) Essential criteria • NVQ Level 111 in Health & Social Care or similar. • One year’s paid experience of working in a supportive role… Read more →Job vacancy in North Down & Ards Women’s Aid
North Down and Ards Women’s Aid exists to provide advice, support and refuge to women and their children who have experienced or are still experiencing the effects of physical, emotional… Read more →Why society can no longer afford to turn a blind eye to emotional abuse
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.