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.
Every three days, a woman is murdered by her partner or ex-partner. The way the media reports on these deaths directly influences public understandings of domestic abuse – and how we can prevent it. When a woman is killed by someone she’s been in a relationship with, her death marks the endpoint to a sustained
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
A new domestic violence resource called ‘Fresh Thoughts’ has been celebrated by Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), at its annual Best Practice Awards. Earlier this month, the charity – which has consultancy status at the United Nations – held its 90th conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. It used this occasion to
On 1-3 November, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) – which has consultancy status at the United Nations – held its 90th conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh and used this milestone occasion to take a fresh look at a project first carried out 28 years ago. First launched in 1996, ‘The Future
Autumn Budget Reaction. Comment provided by Ruth Healey, President at registered women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI). “In this week’s historic Autumn Budget delivered by the UK’s first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, there was encouraging news for women, but the government must do more to address gender-specific challenges. “Increased spending on essential
