Minister of Health Michelle O’Neill and Justice Minister Claire Sugden co-chaired the Inter-Ministerial Group on Domestic and Sexual Violence which met on Monday 28 November to re-affirm the government’s commitment… Read more → “O’Neill and Sugden continue to champion the needs of all victims of domestic and sexual violence”

Women’s Aid England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have joined forces to call on MPs to take action on violence against women and girls. The four Federations are asking MPs… Read more → “Women’s Aid Federations join forces to call on government to ratify Istanbul Convention”

The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline attended the Inter-Ministerial Group on Domestic and Sexual Violence yesterday evening, to update Ministers on the work of the Helpline.

Women's Aid Federations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland call on MPs to show up and vote on 16th December to ratify the Istanbul Convention on Violence Against Women.

As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls on 25th November, Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland calls on all women and men to do their part to end violence against women and girls.

Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid is recruiting a new Floating Support Co-ordinator. This a part-time position of 18.5 hours per week. For an application pack, please email admin@midulsterwomensaid.org.uk quoting the job reference… Read more → “Job vacancy: Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid seeks Floating Support Co-ordinator”

Connection Theatre is putting on a play version of Willy Russell’s world-famous musical Blood Brothers in Portrush town hall in November with all profits going to Causeway Women’s Aid. The… Read more → “Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers comes to Portrush town hall”

Women's Aid welcomed Health Minister Michelle O'Neill to our office today to find out more about our work with victims of domestic and sexual violence.

North Down & Ards Women’s Aid in Bangor is looking for a new Administrative Support Worker. The Women’s Aid Resource Centre in Bangor, Co Down exists to provide support and… Read more → “Women’s Aid looking for new Admin Support Worker”

On Saturday, staff and volunteers from Women's Aid and the 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline took part in the annual Belfast Pride march.

Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (DVAS) in Sligo, ROI is recruiting a Manager of Services. This is a full-time 35 hours per week role offering €50,000 plus pension benefits. Please see… Read more → “Domestic Violence Advocacy Service Is Hiring”

As the fallout from the EU Referendum continues, Women’s Aid Northern Ireland wishes to express its concern about the impact of the Brexit on women. In the first instance we… Read more → “Women’s Aid Concerns over Brexit”

Statement by Women's Aid Federations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland following the Brexit leave vote.

Proposed legislation on coercive control to help protect victims of domestic and sexual violence is currently being discussed by our Justice department. The term ‘coercive control’ refers to a deliberate… Read more → “Coercive Control legislation for Northern Ireland?”

Women’s Aid regrets that, due to overwhelming interest in this event, we can no longer accept requests to attend. Emeritus Professor of Public Affairs Rutgers University Professor Evan Stark Ph.D.… Read more → “Professor Evan Stark Seminar on Coercive Control”

The PSNI launches a campaign today to encourage people to report incidents of domestic abuse. ‘If you feel like you’re walking on eggshells that’s domestic abuse’ is the key message… Read more → “Police urge people to speak out about domestic abuse”

26,000 people in Northern Ireland are helped to improve their quality of life and live as independently as possible through the Supporting People programme. Supporting People funds a range of… Read more → “Let’s Keep On Supporting People campaign”

Women’s Aid Federation is joining WAVE members across Europe today to raise our voices to help women survivors get the adequate support they need to enjoy their right to leave… Read more → “Women’s Aid joins in the WAVE Step-Up! campaign”

If you’ve noticed the posters of smiling candidates gracing every lamppost in Northern Ireland, you’ll know that election time is fast approaching, with the people of NI due to go… Read more → “Women’s Manifesto”

Women's Aid Federation England are running the Child First campaign, calling on family courts and the Government to put the safety of children back at the heart of all decisions made by the family court judiciary.

Last week we said a sad farewell to our CEO, Annie Campbell, who is moving on to pastures greener after a decade at the helm of Women’s Aid. We celebrated… Read more → “Women’s Aid says farewell to Annie”

For most people, Christmas is a time of joy. A time when families come together to share love and laughter. Sadly, while most families are celebrating Christmas, other lives are… Read more → “Christmas Appeal”

Following our AGM on Saturday 5th December, Women’s Aid Federation NI has published its Annual Report 2014-15. It has been a highly successful year, in spite of the difficulties and… Read more → “AGM and Annual Report 2014-15”

Today, 25th November, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women across the world. Here in Northern Ireland, violence against women including domestic abuse and sexual violence… Read more → “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”

Women’s Aid federations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland oppose the decision taken by Amnesty International to support the full decriminalisation of prostitution. We believe this policy effectively legitimises… Read more → “Joint statement from Women’s Aid UK on Amnesty International decision to back decriminalisation of prostitution”

Everyone at Omagh Women’s Aid would like to say a big thank you to the kind volunteers from Prince’s Trust who refurbished our playground over the summer. Doesn’t it look… Read more → “Omagh Women’s Aid Playground Gets an Upgrade”

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ABCLN Women's Aid has released My Story, their second short film exploring the impact of domestic violence on women.

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2015, Omagh Women’s Aid hosted a Coffee Morning recently. The event also launched their Children’s and Young Person’s Projects which are part funded by Children… Read more → “Omagh Women’s Aid mark International Women’s Day with Coffee Morning”

Reclaim the Agenda have published a programme of events in Northern Ireland for International Women’s Day. Download Programme ** Please note our event on 5 march is celebrating 20 years… Read more → “No Peace without Women – International Women’s Day Programme of Events”