On the 30th November 2020, the four Women’s Aid federations from Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland published a framework to show the quality of research on domestic abuse. Developed… Read more →

Women’s Aid Launches ‘Unlock Your Lockdown’ Campaign In response to the alarming rise of domestic violence during Covid-19 Women’s Aid want women to know they are open and here to… Read more →

For many women across Northern Ireland, lockdown isn’t temporary as they are trapped in a domestic violence cycle. We’re here to help you no matter what your circumstances or the… Read more →

Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland, in partnership with the South Eastern Domestic and Sexual Violence Partnership, have produced guidelines for journalists when reporting on domestic violence and abuse. This document… Read more →

Women’s Aid services may have come across the terms ‘parental alienation’ or ‘parental alienation syndrome’ in the context of child contact. While there is varying interpretation of what these terms… Read more →

Following the ‘Mask 19’ initiative in Spain and other European countries, where women can use this code word to alert pharmacies about domestic abuse, the UK Government is planning a… Read more →

These are extraordinary times. Our key workers are looking after the sick and keeping the country moving. Our communities are coming together to take care of each other. We’re apart,… Read more →

Women’s Aid welcome the introduction of the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill in Northern Ireland which received its first reading in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday 31st March. … Read more →

As national organisations representing services delivering violence against women and girls (VAWG) services across the UK, we know COVID 19 will have serious impacts on the lives of women and… Read more →

We know that the government’s advice on self or household-isolation will have a direct impact on women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse in Northern Ireland. Home is often… Read more →