Recently we were delighted to be invited to chat to Alianne Looijenga who runs the PAVE podcast, which is a podcast for professionals working to end the violence against women and children. Alianne Looijenga is an international speaker motivating organizations to effectively help survivors of partner abuse, child abuse and sexual abuse, and founder of aliannelooijenga.com and …
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UK SAYS NO MORE on the PAVE podcast
This is how we break the cycle of abuse
This week, charities across the UK are having donations doubled through The Big Give. London charity Hestia, home of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign, share how specialist domestic abuse support is breaking the cycle of abuse, and why your donations to this kind of work are so important. Every year, almost one million children …
Know More Podcast: Children, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
In 2018, we are excited to launch our Know More Podcast – a space to host discussions around domestic abuse and sexual violence and how we can all be part of the solution, hearing from survivors, practitioners and activists who are all working to make real social change. Children, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health with …
The Last Time: escaping domestic abuse
“I was embarrassed and scared to admit I was a victim of abuse and stayed in the relationship because I didn’t know where to go to for help. “I left my abusive marriage eight years ago. It has been a long hard struggle, as I had to leave everything behind. However, I have survived and …
“Was Leaving My Abusive Relationship Worth It?” (yes!)
Margaret uses her own experiences to empower other survivors to regain their sense of self-worth after domestic abuse, and is a passionate writer, activist and coach. Here, she considers her own journey in leaving an abusive relationship. I know most of you will roll your eyes, especially if you are in abusive relationship as to …
In Review: UK SAYS NO MORE Week 2018
UK SAYS NO MORE Week 2018 (21-27 May) was an incredible week with lots of inspiring action being taken to help end domestic abuse and sexual violence, plenty of conversations happening online and offline, and some exciting partnerships announced. We want to thank each and every one of you who joined in, in whatever capacity. …
Over 100 Parliamentarians mark UK SAYS NO MORE Week
More than 100 Parliamentarians mark UK SAYS NO MORE week by signing Charter on Prevention “We have to ensure that we stop the cycle of abuse, and education is the key. We must not shy away from discussing these issues.” – Baroness Newlove, Victim’s Comissioner and UK SAYS NO MORE champion. This year, we want …
This is why we need to ask #WhatICanDo
Today is the first day of UK SAYS NO MORE WEEK! (21st-27th May 2018) We have a very exciting week ahead of us with some incredible opportunities for everyone get involved and say NO MORE! UK SAYS NO MORE WEEK (21st May-28th May) has created the hashtag of #WHATICANDO to create a national dialogue to …
Saying NO MORE To Domestic Abuse As A Muslim
As we enter Ramadan, a billion Muslims across the world are starting their 30 days of fasting. More than the fast, for Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is a time when we focus on ourselves and our own relationships with God. A key element of fasting is the test of “sabr” as referred to in the Quran, …

