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LGBTQ+ People Must See Their Stories Of Violence Told

As figures show, the LGBTQ+ community experience high levels of domestic abuse and sexual violence. But representation is woefully short The fact that LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic abuse and sexual violence at a rate equal or beyond their heterosexual/cisgender counterparts is no secret – but it’s certainly uncatered to. According to Stonewall, almost half of all

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UK SAYS NO MORE Partners with Deva Films

The paramount importance of media representation for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence cannot be underestimated. To see stories of abuse and violence told with integrity, truth and accuracy can be cathartic for those who have endured similar horrors. On the flip side, the portrayal of these stories across mainstream and niche media can

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Victoria Derbyshire show set to focus on domestic abuse

  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

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2017: A Landmark Year in the Fight Against Sexual Violence

2017 was the year that the conversation started. As disheartening as it may be, it’s unfortunately not a massive shock that in 2017 we’re still having to tell people that sexual violence is not OK. That sexual assault is not OK. Sexual harassment is not OK. Stalking is not OK. Rape is not OK. It

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Transcendent Media Capital partner with UK SAYS NO MORE

Transcendent Media Capital partner with UK SAYS NO MORE

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

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Hollyoaks produce sexual consent documentary

Hollyoaks produce sexual consent documentary

Info via Channel4.com. Hollyoaks have produced a short film – “Hollyoaks: What is consent?” following the broadcast of a special consent Hollyoaks episode. The special single-strand consent episode is set across 24 hours during Freshers Week. The consequent documentary features two groups of young male and female students, in both mixed and single sex groups, discussing ideas around

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Misogyny, Sexism and Glory – Rio Olympics 2016

As the flame extinguishes in Rio after Team GB’s most successful Olympics ever, the media coverage of the games is far from winning gold. Over the course of the two week games, celebrations and success have dominated the headlines as the nation cheered on their favourite athletes, as they top the score board – often

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UK SAYS NO MORE In The News

UK SAYS NO MORE In The News

Since launching the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign in May 2016, we’ve had coverage from a range of outlets. We’re so pleased that the UK SAYS NO MORE PSA videos and campaign message have traveled wide and far, raising awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault. Here is a roundup of some of the campaign’s news coverage: The Evening Standard

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UK Says No More urges victims to make use of Safe Spaces as incidents are expected to rise during Euros.

UK Says No More has joined together with high street banks and pharmacies to urge anyone at risk to access support via designated Safe Spaces found on high streets across the UK.

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NatWest marks ‘No More Week’ by opening Safe Spaces for economic and domestic abuse victims

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 ...

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Nationwide – the UK’s biggest branch network – joins Hestia’s Safe Spaces

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 ...

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