Today, on International Women’s Day, the Government has opened its consultation on the Domestic Abuse Bill to the public. The consultation seeks to gather views on the measures set out in the Queen’s speech, in addition to views on other steps the Government can take forward through future domestic abuse legislation. We at UK SAYS NO …
In recent years we have seen a great deal of progress when it comes to tackling gender inequality in the UK – the gender pay gap has reduced, London (and the world) united in the Women’s March, and the #MeToo and #TIMESUP movements spurred a great wave of conversation when it comes to domestic violence and …
DAFNI and MissBeez partner with Hestia to host event with survivors of domestic abuse With International Women’s Day (8th March) just around the corner, we were so excited to be part of a day bringing together some of Hestia’s service users in an event all about Celebrating YOU: Strength, Beauty and Survival. Attendees on the …
Here in the UK, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, while 1 in 5 have experienced some type of sexual violence since the age of 16 (ONS, 2018). These numbers are tremendously troubling, indicating that every single one of us likely knows more than one woman who has experienced domestic abuse, …
In the last month, we’ve welcomed new partners, marked Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, attended a court hearing on the criminalisation of prostituted women, and awaited news on the government’s Domestic Abuse Bill. Read ahead for a swift yet (hopefully) informative overview of the past few weeks! Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness …
In order to tackle domestic violence and sexual assault, we must engage people and organisations all throughout the UK. That’s why we’re over the moon to welcome Clear Thinking Scotland as an official partner of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign! Clear Thinking Scotland has evolved from the growing need for quality, caring and professional counselling …
Exciting news… We’re thrilled to announce that Hafan Cymru, the Wales-based registered housing association with charitable purpose, has joined the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign as an official partner. Defined by the slogan ‘Preventing Abuse, Promoting Independence’, it’s clear that Hafan Cymru’s ethos is remarkably similar to ours, with both teams dedicated to ending abuse …
#LoveIsNotAnExcuse As one of our Twitter followers recently put it, love is not about flowers. Love is not about chocolates. Love is not about giant cards, plush teddies or beautifully written poetry. Love is about respect. Of course, everyone loves to receive great, big bunches of roses, a card signed with a kiss or a …
Last night, Kesha performed an emotional rendition of her single Praying at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in New York City. Featured image: Kolombiyar via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC 4.0 The pop superstar remained defiant as she performed her single Praying, an ode to recovery after abuse and depression. Kesha, who has been embroiled in a legal dispute with her …
“…a powerfully delicate piece. A thoroughly relevant and important show.” Last week, we were thrilled to be invited along to the Chickenshed Theatre in Cockfosters for a preview of in the absence of silence, a play based on the real stories of women who are survivors of domestic violence. With a script crafted using real …
6 March 2024 NatWest Group is announcing that starting this week it will offer Safe Spaces to people experiencing economic and domestic abuse in over 360 branches across the UK including NatWest, Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland branches. Safe Spaces, part of Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign, are designated locations which anyone ...
Nationwide – the largest branch network of any UK banking brand -– will offer Hestia’s Safe Spaces scheme to people experiencing domestic abuse across more than 400 branches across the UK. A recent poll by Nationwide shows almost half (48%) the population have experienced, or know someone who has experienced domestic abuse, with almost one ...
The Home Office has announced that from 31 January 2024, victims of domestic abuse who do not have the financial means to leave their abusers will be able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £500 for essential items to help them and their children flee to safety. For the first time, victims ...
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