News & Events
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Istanbul Convention bill – A Victory for Women!
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 -
Women’s Aid talks to Good Morning Ulster about Rape Clause
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 calls on Government to #ScrapTheRapeClause
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 -
Women’s Aid NI statement on 2-child tax credit rule and ‘rape clause’
Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland is deeply concerned about the 2-child tax credit ‘rape clause’ rule which comes into effect across the UK next month. We strongly urge the Government to rethink its plans to introduce this cruel law. -
2 Job Vacancies: Omagh Women’s Aid
Omagh Women's Aid is recruiting a Domestic Violence Support Worker and a Young Person's Worker. -
Coercive Control Expert Stark to visit Northern Ireland amid political stalemate
Coercive control expert Evan Stark visits Northern Ireland this week, amid the political crisis which may put groundbreaking domestic violence law at risk -
Women’s Aid statement on serious sexual assault in University St area
If you have been affected by this story, or by any sexual assault or abuse now or in the past, call the 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline on 0808 802 1414 -
Conference on coercive control and domestic abuse
Conference: Coercive Control with Professor Evan Stark Hosted by Women’s Aid Northern Ireland 22 March 2017, 10am–4pm Skainos Centre, Belfast How can the state, justice system and support… Read more → -
Two new job vacancies in Omagh Women’s Aid
Post 1 Ref 01/17 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT WORKER Hours: 6-week rolling rota averaging 27.5hrs per week. Please note this rota requires weekend, evening and bank holiday work, and participation in… Read more → -
PeterMarkathon raises £5,000 for Women’s Aid
Thank you to the staff and customers of Peter Mark hairdressers, who raised £5,000 for Women's Aid Federation NI through their PeterMarkathon event!