Mary-Ann Stephenson spoke about her work with the Women’s budget Group, aiming towards a gender equal future. She spoke eloquently on how research has shown the adverse impact of various changes to the benefits system has had on lower income families, and single mums with disabled
December 10th Human Rights Day We started on 25th November International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, doing our best to Orange the World and get the discussion going with men and women, boys and girls that we say NO to violence. We
Check out the SIGBI website for current petition for example –If your raped by your husband in India it’s not a crime https://www.thepetitionsite.com/en-gb/909/903/488/…
Cook something orange this weekend and use it as a talking point with family and friends (men and women) about saying NO to domestic violence. One of our members has sent in these recipes, others are available! https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/orangecake_83870
These bookmarks fold into credit card sized reminders of what a healthy relationship should feel like, aimed particularly at both young women and men, Our Club has shared these produced by SI Central Birmingham, based on the Purple Tear Drop Campaign ideas for action. http://www.purpleteardrop.org.uk/what-you-can-do/love-melove-me-not-bookmarks-and-cards/
The Forgotten 10 Challenge supports the innocent civilians, mostly women and children, caught up in conflicts around the world. Resources include a petition to your MP to stop the bombing of civilians. https://humanity-inclusion.org.uk/en/forgotten-10-challenge-resources?utm_source=Humanity%20%26%20Inclusion%20UK&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10096539_2018-12-04%20GRA%20CLUBS%20AND%20SCHOOLS%20-%20F10%20starts&utm_content=f10%20resources&dm_i=QI4,60EJF,UKXOOM,NK7M5,1
Domestic abuse can happen to any women – there is a lot of false news about what it is and who it affects – read and this useful myth buster from a America to get the truth. http://www.domesticviolenceinfo.ca/article/myths-and-facts-about-domestic-abuse-195.asp
If you are forced to change your behaviour because you are frightened of your partner’s reaction, you are being abused. You can call 0800 408 1552 for advice. For some years we have supported our local Refuge facilities by donating cleaning materials. We
Refuge against domestic violence supports women and men aged 16 and over. Refuge Domestic Violence Service Warwickshire
