UK SAYS NO MORE Week (May 21-27) is a time for everyone – individuals, non-profit and corporate organisations, communities and groups across the UK – to unite and keep the conversation going around domestic abuse and sexual violence. This year, the theme is #WhatICanDo – because each one of us can play a significant role in preventing domestic …
March has focused mostly on the prevention of domestic and sexual violence as we have been reaching out to members of parliament to engage them in these issues – we’re so thankful to those MPs who have signed up to become champions of the campaign and are excited for the work we will do together! There …
On Monday 23 April, Victoria Derbyshire is dedicating the entirety of her live show to talking about domestic abuse, with a particular focus on refuges. This is a brilliant opportunity to bring the issue into the public eye, and will break down some of the existing myths and misconceptions which currently exist about domestic abuse refuges. As well as challenging …
UK SAYS NO MORE has been engaging parliamentarians on the issue of domestic abuse. Through working together we have been able to bring issues to light in both the House of Lords and the House of Commons. We have come a long way in contributing to and shaping the landmark Domestic Abuse Bill which serves …
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the US. To learn more visit nsvrc.org/saam. Your voice matters when it comes to talking about sexual violence. We all have preconceptions, and undoubtedly, misunderstandings about sexual violence, consent and healthy relationships. Many of us have had limited or no education given around these topics during primary, secondary and …
March has been an exciting month for campaigning and the arts – we recognised International Women’s Day, along with hundreds of thousands of others aross the globe who are standing together to work towards equality; together with Dafni and Pure PR we held an event for women living in refuges in London; we watched a stunning …
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, …
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.
A new UK-wide campaign highlights Safe Spaces in banks & pharmacies for victim-survivors of domestic abuse, offering a discreet way to seek support.
Read Sarah's story about how harm to pets reveals the truth about domestic abuse
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