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
Every year, Soroptimists join the UN’s global 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls, held from 25 November to 10 December. This year, Soroptimist clubs around the world are focusing on preventing online violence and creating safer digital spaces for women and girls. The campaign highlights how online abuse happens and
Soroptimists celebrate the very best of club projects at the Annual Conference in Birmingham, recognising exceptional initiatives that champion Awareness, Advocacy and Action for women and girls. This year’s Best Practice Awards showcased the creativity and global reach of our Federation, with 43 clubs and 2 regions submitting projects representing more than 39,500 volunteer hours.
One of the biggest women’s conferences in the UK, took place in Birmingham last week as over 400 Soroptimists gathered together. On 31 October to 2 November, the charity – which has consultancy status at the United Nations and over 5,000 members across the Federation – held its 91st conference at the Birmingham Conference &
