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1 in 5 of our callers have been dismissed or resigned from their jobs as a direct result of their experience of sexual harassment at work.* The Worker Protection Act means employers are now legally required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment before it happens. This includes preventing sexual harassment from third parties - this means people who are customers, clients, patients, the public, contractors etc. If your employer fails to take steps to prevent sexual harassment: - You can report breaches to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) who can take enforcement action against your employer. -You could be entitled to increased financial compensation against your employer, if your claim for sexual harassment succeeds in the Employment Tribunal. *Rights of Women ‘Sexual Harassment at Work’ advice line data.

Women are carrying the unpaid care burden, impacting their health and straining the economy. Our latest blog dives into the real costs and why investing in care infrastructure is key for an equitable future. Discover the policy shifts needed to support carers and create lasting change. Read more here https://lnkd.in/e33n5Qdx #Carers #CarersUK #CarersSupport

Last week marked 10 years since Paul and Jack, Claire Throssell MBE's sons, were tragically killed by their father during unsupervised contact. Women's Aid Federation of England are campaigning alongside Claire as she pushes for life-saving changes. A report from Women’s Aid in 2016 found that 19 children, including Jack and Paul, were killed between 2005 and 2015 as a result of unsafe child contact. Read on 👉 https://buff.ly/3YJrO0o and read about our own work with family courts here 👉 https://buff.ly/4e5VJUX #ShineALight

Ten years ago today, Claire’s eldest son, Jack, died from the injuries he sustained from a fire deliberately set by her abusive ex-husband during an unsupervised visit mandated by the family courts. Just five days earlier, Jack’s younger brother, Paul, was tragically killed in the same fire—even after Jack’s heroic attempt to save him from the flames. A decade later, Claire is still pushing for change. This month, her petition reached 100,000 signatures—a huge milestone in the push to make family courts safer for women and children. Thank you to everyone who signed and used your voice to support this vital cause. ❤️🩹 If you haven't signed yet, there's still time to make a difference. Sign the petition here: https://lnkd.in/ewuvPNX7 ✍️

If something feels off in your relationship, trust your instincts—it likely is. Learn more about the signs of domestic abuse and how to get help in our Survivor's Handbook. Available here: https://lnkd.in/eryE7jNj

Today, a second wave of prisoners are being released as part of the Early Release Scheme. While we recognise the need for action to address the serious issue of overcrowding in prisons, Women’s Aid is once again warning about the consequences this will have for survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls. After the first wave of releases last month, we’ve seen our long-standing concerns come to fruition. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/dFZAVZUm

📣 We're open for new referrals!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Our creative and educational activities provide a warm and welcoming space where women can connect, begin to heal, and rebuild their lives.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Our network is open to:⁣⁣ 💜Women over the age of 18,⁣⁣ 💜Who are claiming asylum in the UK, or⁣⁣ 💜Have received refugee status in the last 2 years⁣⁣ 💜Who are London-based, and⁣⁣ 💜want to join our weekly activities⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We are open for self-referrals or for referrals from other organisations: https://lnkd.in/e2a87_TV ⁣⁣ We look forward to welcoming new women to our network soon!⁣ ☺️⁣ ⁣ Please share and spread the word!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who donated, shared and supported our Match Funding campaign with Big Give #WGMF last week. YOU helped raise a HUGE £17,162 which will go straight into supporting the women and girls we work with. THANK YOU 🙏 #MatchFund #BrightonAndHove

Our CEO, Farah Nazeer, spoke to The Guardian for an article about Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls. The Government has announced the ‘first steps’ of policy shift but given little detail on how it will measure its success. What else needs to happen? On funding, Farah emphasises “We need money and we need it quickly”. Read the full article on how Labour can deliver on its pledge to halve violence against women and girls here: https://ow.ly/MGYa50TNBCz

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