Mayor of London candidate Sadiq Khan has visited a UK SAYS NO MORE Safe Space in a Superdrug pharmacy to learn more about how the scheme supports victims of domestic abuse. Sadiq Khan was joined by Chief Executive of Hestia Patrick Ryan, Hestia’s Director of Communications and Fundraising Jo Tilley-Riley and Superdrug key workers at the Upton …
In May this year, the UK SAYS NO MORE Charter on Prevention called for all businesses to take up their responsibility to end domestic abuse. We are delighted to announce the launch of ‘Everyone’s Business’, an initiative led by Hestia and delivered in partnership with Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse, The Corporate Alliance, Surviving Economic …
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 …
Last year, as allegations of sexual harassment, abuse and assault gripped the world and made headline news, an opportunity arose. For years, survivors of such atrocities have been working to no end to ensure that these allegations are taken seriously, and both domestic and sexual violence are eradicated. It’s a tough conversation for society to …
#TIMESUP on harassment, oppression, abuse and exploitation. 21st January marks one year since the historic Women’s March that took place in London and around the globe. This year, UK SAYS NO MORE is renewing the struggle for justice and equality by marching at the Time’s Up Rally this Sunday, 21st January. Please join us as we …
Kingston Council pledge to say NO MORE to domestic violence and sexual assault The partnership between Kingston Council and UK SAYS NO MORE was officially launched at the annual Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Partnership conference in the borough’s prestigious Guildhall on Wednesday 29th November. The UK SAYS NO MORE campaign, facilitated by London charity Hestia, …
Chiltern American Women’s Club are Saying NO MORE to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault The UK SAYS NO MORE campaign has gained yet another fantastic official partner, this time in the form of the prestigious Chiltern American Women’s Club (CAWC International). The social organisation, which currently has a membership of approximately 100 women, is open …
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride in London 2017 On Saturday 8th July 2017 London charity Hestia took part in Pride in London 2017 to celebrate diversity of their staff, volunteers and service users. In total, 20,000 people from over 300 organisations walked 1.4 miles from Portland Place through Regent Street before ending in Whitehall. Hestia’s involvement in the parade had …
On International Women’s Day, we are so pleased to announce that Transcendent Media Capital have joined Hestia and UK SAYS NO MORE as an official partner. About Transcendent Media Capital Transcendent Media Capital Ltd is a global media production and consulting company, which specialises in the production of entertainment content focusing on high-quality social and …
By Pamela Zaballa, Head of Policy for Women & Children’s Services at Hestia. 2016 has been an interesting year to say the least. It has seen some of the common ground shaken and allowed us to measure the levels of misogyny that still exist. Indeed, it has shown us that the struggle for women’s rights is …
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.
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