VAWG

HIV and violence against women: A global problem

“Reversing the spread of HIV therefore demands that women’s rights are realized and that women are empowered in all spheres of life.” UN Special Session on HIV/AIDS, 2001 Out of all the people living with HIV in the world today half of them are women and girls. Although women are more likely to contract a

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A Conference for Change

A Conference for Change

On June 22nd 2016, UK SAYS NO MORE attended ‘A Call to Men UK’ in Birmingham, a conference which raised issues such as gender roles, stereotypes, The Man Box and how education around these issues at a young age can be an incredibly powerful factor in setting these individuals on the right path. Samuel Bates,

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Hestia and UK SAYS NO MORE Deliver #NFLOnAndOff Camp

Hestia & UK SAYS NO MORE Deliver NFL Camp

On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July, Hestia and UK SAYS NO MORE delivered awareness training around domestic violence and sexual assault to over 130 young men aged 13-24 at Royal Holloway University. The aim of the weekend was to raise awareness and to enable the younger generation feel comfortable to talk about these issues. Lyndsey

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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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#16DaysOfActivism Blog: “They weaponise animals as they weaponise children” – a survivor’s account

Explore how pets are weaponised in domestic abuse and what changes are needed to protect survivors and animals during 16 Days of Activism.

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