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No-one should go through what Candice* went through. That's why she, and other women with experience of child removal, shaped our new briefing, 'We Need Support'. Thanks to them, we've developed crucial recommendations for across Greater Manchester Combined Authority, to make necessary change for women at risk or experiencing child removal in the region. Read the briefing here: https://buff.ly/3LnitDY

Please spread the word and refer to this Clsoed Group for Women who are Childless. ✨ In an online poll of 400 childless women: 💖 94% revealed they feel lonely in their experience of childlessness 💖 63% lack someone to talk to 💖 62% lack someone who can fully sit with them in their grief. Introducing a new support group for women who are childless, offering connection, understanding, and a safe space to navigate this journey together. Individuals don’t have to navigate this alone. Join us at @theempowermentspottherapy 🌟 #SupportGroup #Empowerment #YouAreNotAlone

🚨 Stakeholders, the call to action is clear during these #16DaysofActivism: we need your active involvement to end gender-based violence. Advocate, share, and demand change. Let's make a collective impact and create a safer world for girls and women. 💪🌎 #EndGBV #StakeholderAction #ActivismMatters

Today, on International Women’s Day, we honour Rosalynn Carter and the other pioneering women who have made significant contributions to affordable housing. Their dedication and advocacy have paved the way for progress and inspired countless others to join the fight for housing equality. Who are the women activists and leaders in housing who inspire you? Share their names and stories in the comments below! #IWD2024 #WomenInHousing #AffordableHousing

📣 Take part in our research! Do you work in the #justice or #community sector? What is your understanding of community justice solutions for women, the barriers to utilising them, and what do you think needs to change to improve community provision for women? Please take our short #survey and feed into #research on community justice solutions for women 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-hCEb3E

Do you work with women experiencing homelessness? Discover a powerful tool to make a real difference: Homeless Link's Gendered Lens Framework. 🚀 It's time to recognize that women's experiences of homelessness are unique and a ‘one-size fits all’ approach privileges access for men. By adopting a gender-informed approach, we can ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all. 💪 Let's pave the way for change, together! The Gendered Framework, shaped by the first-hand experiences of women and services nationwide, offers invaluable insights to tailor services effectively. 🌍 Explore the Homeless Link's Framework and unlock a wealth of resources to drive meaningful impact here: https://ow.ly/RhPk50QH9tz #Inclusivity #EndHomelessness #GenderEquality #Women

We know that traditional homelessness services are set up to help men. So what does it mean to be a woman trying to access services that are not built for you? How do we justify creating services specifically for women, when they don’t appear in the data? How do we build services to work for women and end their homelessness for good? Join our session to share your thoughts and find out more…

📌 New Blog Post: The Invisibility of Women's Homelessness International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate women, but we also must recognise the challenges that are faced by women. One of the significant challenges to ensuring the needs of women experiencing homelessness is that they can be rendered invisible by a limited understanding of homelessness. This months blog focuses on how the measurement of homelessness bolsters homeless women's invisibility. #SimonBlogs #internationalwomensday #iwd2024 #endhomelessness

*On this Women's Day, let's reflect on the women who face immense challenges:* Those women without a home, where do they find refuge? The women abused by those meant to protect them, where is their sanctuary? Women reduced to financial assets after marriage, where is their dignity restored? Women enduring daily abuse and ridicule, where do they find solace? Women unable to meet the demands of dowry, where do they seek justice? Women abandoned on the streets, where is their safety? Women expected to bear their pain silently, where do they find their voice? Women scarred by violence, where do they heal? Let's celebrate Women's Day by supporting and uplifting these women, ensuring they find their way back to a life of dignity, respect, and happiness. #HappyWomensDay #WomenEmpowerment #Equality #dignityforall

According to a UN study, only 40 per cent of women seek help after experiencing violence, making the outreach work of women’s rights organizations even more critical. Women's rights organizations empower women and girls to assert their rights and seek help when they experience violence. Through education, training, and community initiatives, women’s organizations build resilience and self-confidence among women, which can be key in breaking the cycle of violence. #wps #womanstats https://lnkd.in/d5PHKwY3