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#EndBedPoverty This petition was featured on BBC breakfast 26 January 2022. Link https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/604509?fbclid=IwAR3to-O-pYrih2zIRSTtBKGymdFGuQ6Tz8ebghfrBCK_n4dK8RgvZpXp_y8 “A teacher in 2018 started a bed poverty charity, since then schools have referred 1400 children without beds. Bed poverty is affecting educational outcomes for children across the UK. A national sleep strategy must resource local authorities to identify, address and ultimately end bed poverty” Last year Bex applied to the charity commission to change Zarach’s constitutional charitable objective from the jurisdiction of ‘Leeds’ to ‘UK’. It was (quite rightly) rejected. They said Zarach didn’t have the structures or means to be able to tackle bed poverty UK wide. On reflection this was true. After lots of back and forth, it was changed to ‘Leeds and surrounding areas’ with the promise it could reapplied for should circumstances change. Through this discussion it was realised that Zarach alone was not the answer. We needed radical
About International Women’s Day IWD provides an important moment to showcase commitment to women’s equality, launch new initiatives and action, celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness, highlight gender parity gains and more. The day is celebrated and supported globally by industry, governments, educational institutions, community groups, professional associations, women’s networks, charities and non-profit bodies, the media and more. Collectively every person and all groups can make a difference within their sphere of influence by taking concrete action to help build a more gender equal world. From small powerful grassroots gatherings to large-scale conference and events – International Women’s Day is celebrated everywhere. It’s a big day for inspiration and change. Read more about IWD’s herstory here. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can
What is the survey about? This is a survey about your experience of thinking about using domestic abuse services, trying to use domestic abuse services, and what it is like using domestic abuse services. We are running this survey so that we can understand what is good about domestic abuse services in different areas of the country, and what could be made better. We will tell public bodies like the Government and local councils about our findings so that they can improve domestic abuse services in your area. By domestic abuse services we mean services that are just for helping people who have experienced domestic abuse. The organisation that provides the domestic abuse service might also provide other types of services. There is an explanation in the survey that explains what types of domestic abuse services exist in case you are unsure what we mean.
Signal For Help The social isolation measures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic are making it more difficult for those who are at risk of abuse or violence to safely reach out for help. “Signal for Help” is a simple one-handed sign someone can use on a video call. It can help a person silently show they need help and want someone to check in with them in a safe way. There’s ample evidence that disaster situations can lead to a surge in gender-based violence. Public health directives on home isolation might increase danger and risk for people in abusive relationships. The Signal for Help is a tool that may help some people, some of the time. Some people do not have the ability to make video calls. Please find other resources, services, and programs below that may be helpful in an
THE ‘BRAVE’ BOOK Whether you’re purchasing ‘Brave’ to read with a child in your care or gifting a book for an organisation we’re working with, you will be equipping children to know how to keep themselves and others safe from exploitation. BRAVE… A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP AND FREEDOM Brave is easy to read and full of the most attractive illustrations that immediately capture the imagination and attention of all who read it. Brave is very sensitively written, and will prove an invaluable resource for parents, carers, education staff and community leaders wanting to help children explore this pressing issue in an enlightening and extremely enjoyable way. Don’t just take our word for it, here’s a review from a nine year old: “It’s good because it will help people realise that things can go wrong easily if people are not careful and
Where would you like to see the Knife Angel visit? The UK’s on Anti Violence Educational programme needs to visit every corner of the UK and there’s still some corners it hasn’t reached yet. Are you from: Scotland? South Wales? Devon and Cornwall? Northern Ireland? Hampshire? Norfolk? We need your voices to be heard! The Knife Angel is yet to reach these parts of the UK. If you want to show your support and get involved icould you ask for your city/area of the UK to be involved? You will need to write to any of the following: Local City/Town Council Your local Police and Crime Commissioner The Dean of your local Cathedral Your local Newspaper Your local Radio Station Your local MP Any of these avenues can help the Angel and it’s anti violence message reach you. Find out more here: https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/index.php/show-areas/the-knife-angel-official/the-knife-angel-uk-tour?fbclid=IwAR3OmG7HJMNeb4o5_lbi67CWEDFAWCP2A949QkdZs0AyqCR9vgMPgtLUf7Q
Victims’ Commissioner for England & Wales @VictimsComm · Oct 19 Anyone affected by crime has 12 rights under the Victims’ Code. We’ll be promoting each right – one a day – until 29 Oct. Please take a look and join us in promoting #VictimsRights. Thank you @VictimSupport for this vital campaign. During and after reporting a crime, it is so important for victims to be understood and to understand what is happening and what will happen next. As a victim of crime, you have the right to have details of the crime recorded by the police as soon as possible after the incident. If you choose to report a crime, right three of the #VictimsCode ensures that you’re always provided with information. This might be information about the process, who to contact for support, or info on Restorative Justice services. Vulnerable or intimidated victims & witnesses
Call on the government to champion hedgerows 18,627 people have taken action so far. Help us reach 20,000. The humble hedgerow is the unsung hero of our countryside. Hedges connect habitats and provide homes for wildlife. They protect the soil, clean the air and absorb carbon emissions. They are nature’s key workers. But around half our hedgerows have been lost since the end of the Second World War – leaving us vulnerable to the threats of climate change and air pollution, while intensifying nature’s decline. That’s why we’re calling on the government to commit to planting thousands of miles of hedges all across the country – starting now. At this critical time, will you demand that the government takes action? https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/85848/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=facebook-cpre&fbclid=IwAR148SgdiLcZnV9Y6XkoYxPTtBgoDCP0ksPEm_1Wih-pdeJzwJowLY9rjpk Expanding our hedgerow network will provide a natural solution to climate change while revitalising our landscapes. It will create new lifelines for bees, hedgehogs, dormice and much of the other wildlife we love so much, while
