Women’s Aid, WCRS and BBFC team up to shine a light on the hidden victims of domestic abuse: children

Women’s Aid and WCRS – in collaboration with the British Board of Film Classification – have launched a new cinema advert, which shines a light on the hidden victims of domestic abuse: children.

A Necessary Woman - performances in Morpeth and Newbiggin

Census Night, 1911
Suffragette Emily Davison is hiding in a cleaning cupboard beneath the Palace of Westminster. Emily Plans a daring act in Parliament for Monday morning, but with a greater police presence and security tighter than usual, will she achieve her ambition before she's caught and returned to prison?
Based on a true event to celebrate the 2018 suffrage centenary. Look in the Events section for details of performances at New Life Christian Centre Morpeth on 11th September and Newbiggin Maritime Centre on 12th September.

Tyne & Wear Museums Women's Collection

Tyne and Wear Museums are encouraging local women and girls to explore their collections and get involved in creating their first Women’s Collection.

If you’d like to take part or want to know more: https://twmuseums.org.uk/women-of-tyneside

Westminster Hall debate: domestic abuse and family courts

On Wednesday 18th July, Jess Phillips led the parliamentary debate on domestic abuse and family courts at Westminster Hall. Watch the debate here.

Guest blog: 'The government thinks it is doing enough to fund Rape Crisis centres. My story shows they are wrong.'

The Secret Barrister has hosted a guest blog post by Fern Champion, who gave evidence last week to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual Violence, speaking from her own experience about the widespread problems in accessing Rape Crisis centres. Read Fern's story: The government thinks it is doing enough to fund Rape Crisis centres. My story shows they are wrong.

Join a cast of 100 women* and be part of the spectacular finale to the Great Exhibition of the North

Produced and directed by the team behind the Great North Run Million Opening Ceremony and the 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony, Great North Star will include mass participation, film, music, narration, circus and pyrotechnics in a stunning ceremony celebrating the spirit of the North and forming part of the programme for this year’s Great North Run.

Ireland votes to end the ban on abortion

Natwest Everywoman Awards- nominations close 2nd July

Police Commissioner supports greater protection for victims of revenge porn and upskirting

Last week, the Sunderland Echo published an article following Dame Vera Baird QC’s support for the campaign urging the government to recognise the non-consensual natures of emerging forms of image-based sexual abuse. Read the full article here.

Disclosure in Rape Cases: Woman's Hour

Katie Russell from Rape Crisis England and Wales appeared on BBC Woman’s Hour last week, discussing the problems with disclosure of evidence in rape cases. Listen to the full conversation here.

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