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The Aftermath: A photography series by Paige Hawley

Graduate art photographer Paige Megan Hawley works on conceptual photography, predominantly relating to issues around contemporary feminism, while taking into consideration the history of feminism, using different styles of photography including digital, 35mm film and in her most recent project, using medium format. Here we’re proud to showcase some of Paige’s work, find out more

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How can sexual abuse and sexual violence be prevented in the UK?

How can sexual abuse and sexual violence be prevented in the UK? By Counselling Directory member Yvonne J Douglas Sexual abuse is an age-old problem affecting far too many and more than we care to imagine. With the recent spate of footballers coming out about their experience of sexual abuse within the industry, it has

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How Lady Gaga is an Advocate for Sexual Assault Survivors

How Lady Gaga is an Advocate for Sexual Assault Survivors This weekend saw Lady Gaga dive into the Super Bowl Halftime Show and put on a flashy and well-rehearsed set. For some, she’s just a pop artist and strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. However, many don’t know that Lady Gaga is also a sexual assault

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Survivors UK launch first clinic for sexually abused men

Survivors UK launch first clinic for sexually abused men

In partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust, Survivors UK have on January 30th 2017 opened the first clinic for men who have been sexually abused. Find out more from Survivors UK: About Clinic26 Clinic26 is a safe place for men who have experienced sexual abuse, assault or rape, to access sexual health services in a supportive

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UK SAYS NO MORE marched at Women’s March on London

UK SAYS NO MORE marched at Women’s March on London  On Saturday 21st January 2017 UK SAYS NO MORE marched at Women’s March on London with over 100,000 people in solidarity for Women’s Rights calling all to march for equality. What started as a social media campaign on Facebook transcended into a mass movement of women,

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How can technology help to address domestic abuse?

How can technology help to address domestic abuse? A collaborative study from Snook, Chayn and Safelives has been carried out and the findings published in January 2017. The study, funded by Comic Relief, looks at the use of digital tools to support people affected by domestic abuse. Find out more: This research was carried out over

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Cardiff Women’s Aid Join UK SAYS NO MORE

Cardiff Women's Aid Bring NO MORE Campaign to Wales

We’re so pleased to welcome Cardiff Women’s Aid as a UK SAYS NO MORE campaign partner.  Find out more about their work below, offering professional support and guidance to women both in crisis and in the stages of recovery. About Cardiff Women’s Aid Cardiff Women’s Aid has deep roots in Cardiff and has served its communities

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Join us at Women’s March on London – January 21st!

This weekend, on Saturday January 21st 2017, we’re joining the Women’s March on London, along with hundreds of other individuals and organisations. Find out more below: What is Women’s March on London? The US election proved a catalyst for a grassroots movement of women to assert the positive values that the politics of fear denies. 

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Avadis & Co. Solicitors Join UK SAYS NO MORE

We are so pleased to welcome Avadis & Co. Solicitors as a corporate partner of the UK SAYS NO MORE!   About Avadis & Co: Laurie Avadis has been a solicitor for over 27 years and set up Avadis and Co in 1998 to deliver excellence in legal advice and representation. We have a no

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Social justice charity Nacro join UK SAYS NO MORE

Social justice charity Nacro join UK SAYS NO MORE

We are so pleased to welcome Nacro as a partner of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign! Nacro is a social justice charity, changing lives by designing and delivering services to equip people with skills, advice and support to move on. Find out more from them: Who are Nacro?                                  With more than 50 years of

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UK SAYS NO MORE and Hestia aims to reach 5,000 Safe Spaces by end of year – as someone seeks refuge in a bank or pharmacy every day

UK SAYS NO MORE, Hestia and TSB call for more organisations to join Safe Spaces, providing refuge for domestic abuse victims across the UK in over 5,000 locations.

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New national campaign encourages victim survivors of domestic abuse to make use of ‘Safe Spaces’

A new UK-wide campaign highlights Safe Spaces in banks & pharmacies for victim-survivors of domestic abuse, offering a discreet way to seek support.

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#16DaysOfActivism Blog: Silent victims: How harm to pets reveals the truth about domestic abuse

Read Sarah's story about how harm to pets reveals the truth about domestic abuse

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