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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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 currently looking for a maintenance person to help us maintain our office on University Street, Belfast. This is a paid role and will entail carrying out odd jobs… Read more →

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. 

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 →

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 →

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.

Concepta Leonard did everything she could to escape domestic violence, and used all the legal tools available to her. Yet she was still killed.

We regret that our office phone system is experiencing technical problems at present and we are currently unable to receive incoming calls on our office line (028 9024 9041). We… Read more →

1) OLDER WOMEN’S SUPPORT OFFICER (Ref: OWSO/05/17) 3-year fixed term contract Hours:                       37 hours per week Salary:                      £20,138 per year Essential Criteria includes:Third level qualification Experience of working with… Read more →

This afternoon, Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland's Twitter page was targeted by anti-trans commentators.

Women’s Aid Northern Ireland wishes to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Concepta Leonard, and we wish her son Conor a speedy recovery.

We at Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland are delighted that the Istanbul Convention bill has passed its 3rd reading in the House of Lords today

Earlier today, our Policy Coordinator Louise Kennedy called in to the Good Morning Ulster studio to chat with Karen & Noel, and give her verdict on the so-called ‘rape clause’… Read more →

Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland is deeply concerned about the 2-child tax credit limit and controversial 'rape clause', which comes into effect across the UK this week. We strongly urge the Government to rethink its plans and #ScrapTheRapeClause