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This time last week... 🚩 #InternationalWomensDay may be over, but our work is 365 days a year. We’re so grateful to our campaigning partner The Co-operative Bank plc and the teams at AMV BBDO, Pixel Artworks, Collective Studios and 2CV for their support in bringing vital awareness of the subtle warning signs of abuse. Take our quiz to see if you can spot the red flags: https://brnw.ch/21wRluY

Did you know our team offer CPD Accredited Tech Abuse Training? Everyday devices and accounts are often misused by perpetrators. Our training aims to raise awareness of this form of abuse and provide professionals with the tools to recognise, respond to and support survivors. Equip your team with these essential skills >> https://lnkd.in/d7a2GkPC  Or email our team directly: techabusetraining@refuge.org.uk

Ever found yourself wondering if your partners actions were a red flag or not... There’s no red flag too small. Think you could spot the red flags of abuse? Take our quiz to find out >> https://brnw.ch/21wRh5o

Last week, new data revealed three quarters of UK adults are unaware of true scale of domestic abuse.  That’s why alongside our ambassadors and supporters we’re urgently campaigning for greater awareness, of all forms of abuse. Refuge ambassador Olivia Colman said: “Abuse doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. It’s in the small moments, the quiet control, and the silent manipulations. No red flag is too small to be noticed, because every woman deserves to live without fear.”   https://lnkd.in/ebqJFtct  

Everyone has a woman in their life they’ll never forget, who comes to your mind first? For survivors it’s often the first women they spoke out to, the one who listened, believed and reassured her. Often that person is one of our incredible Helpline volunteers. Last year we provided 45,623 calls and live chats to women experiencing abuse. To continue providing lifesaving services like the Helpline, we need you.   Honour the inspiring women in your life this Mother's Day by supporting the women who need us now >> https://brnw.ch/21wRemR

Violence and abuse shows up in so many ways – but so does Refuge.  For this #InternationalWomensDay we wanted every woman to be able to spot the red flags of abuse. 🚩  ‘It was only…’  ‘It was just…’ If something doesn’t feel right, we are here to support you. Because we know it’s never only, and it’s never just.   Could you spot the warning signs of abuse? Take our quiz >> https://lnkd.in/ezUKe8ae

We are delighted that our Chair of Trustees Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE is featured in Independent Women 2025: The Influence List. We're so proud she has been included alongside such impactful women.   The Independent's list is compiled each year to tie in with #InternationalWomensDay.   Some of the women on the list have been photographed for a special exhibition entitled Women Now at Outernet London ,to raise awareness of Refuge's lifesaving work and to encourage conversation around what needs to happen to accelerate gender equality. 👇

🚩🚩 Domestic abuse takes many forms, and it can be incredibly hard to recognise it for what it really is – especially when it looks different to what many of us assume abuse looks like. Controlling your access to money or resources or putting you in debt without your knowledge or consent are all signs of #EconomicAbuse.  We’re working together with The Co-operative Bank plc this #InternationalWomensDay to put the voices of our supporters and their customers into action, to bring an end to all forms of #DomesticAbuse. Watch this space for how you can get involved...

Join us this #InternationalWomen’sDay for a powerful immersive experience. 📆 Saturday 8th March  📍 The Now Building Outernet London,Tottenham Court Road, London  🕙10am till late 

What is dispersed accommodation, and who is it for? Learn more about the pilot scheme commissioned by Warwickshire County Council and delivered by Refuge in our latest blog post 👉 https://lnkd.in/evWWbhiy