Petitions
Taking action by signing a petition can really make change happen.Petitions are a great way to get your views heard by Government, get Journalists to take notice or raise awareness about a certain issue. There are so many different petitions flying around, so with the help of our Programme Team we’ve selected a few which we feel are right for you to support.
In addition if you’d like to contact your local MP about any issues, you can search for their details here.
There are only a few weeks to urge the next government to prioritise action against domestic abuse. With the UK General Election approaching, Refuge has the chance to influence the future Prime Minister, whoever they may be, to take a stand against domestic abuse. But they need your help. Please sign the open letter to
Please sign the petition. Some information is below and you can see more when you click the link to sign the petition. There is concern about the proposed repeal of the ban FGM/C in The Gambia. FGM/C is a violence against women and girls, sexual assault and child abuse that poses serious risks to the health,
Women’s Aid has launched its manifesto in advance of a General Election in 2024, calling for the national prioritisation of domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and for political parties to pledge their commitment to the three key pillars. You can read more on the Women’s Aid Website: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/general-election-2024/ Women’s
Elder abuse awareness is an important issue that we should all be concerned about. It refers to the mistreatment or harm of older adults, often by individuals in a position of trust or authority. This can include physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse, as well as neglect. Raising awareness about elder abuse is crucial in
My association with food has been brought on by my upbringing in the Far East. Where food and its preparation placed a key role in our culture and society. Very often when people first greet each other they will ask “Have you eaten yet?” as opposed to in the West “How are you?”. This is
The history of World Environment Day World Environment Day was first established by the United Nations at the 1972 Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm (5 – 16 June), which was a landmark in conservation and environmental awareness. The conference was held as a result of earlier discussions on the integration of human
