Please let NEWN know what you're doing!

Thinking of women across the North East and all the organisations and groups that are supporting us through the Covid19 pandemic and beyond. We really want to hear from you with news and information on what you can offer, so send your updates to newomensnetwork@gmail.com asap - many thanks

Troubling stories reveal true extent of covid impact on young women – Young Women’s Trust

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating existing inequalities for young women, leaving many feeling underpaid, undervalued and worried about the future, a new survey has found.

In its survey, Young Women’s Trust heard evidence about the impact coronavirus is having on the work, finances and wellbeing of almost 200 young women aged 18-30. [1]

AVA Training offers

AVA offers a range of ways for you to learn more about gender-based violence and many related topics.

Notes from the Business Advisor at the Millin Charity

Visit the Millin Charity's Business Advisor blog posts for ideas to get through if you are a woman in business or in the process of setting up. The latest post is at http://www.themillincharity.co.uk/a-note-from-our-business-advisor-13-5-2020/

Young Women's Outreach Project Update

During the Covid 19 global pandemic we have temporarily closed our building and will not be delivering face to face support to young women.

We are however continuing to support our young women and their families using phone and video calls, texts, social media, care packages and any other way we can do, safely.
Please get in touch on 0191 477 7759 or email admin@ywop.co.uk if you would like to speak to a member of the team.

Aspire NE mail and chat services

Our Aspire #support and

Update from the Angelou Centre

All of our services are still operational we are working remotely and onsite, following public health advice and social distancing measures. We are still taking referrals for our violence against women services and recruiting learners for our online training and activities. Our emergency refuge accommodation remains open but we are currently full.

We have temporarily suspended all activities that involve onsite face to face gatherings of people.

June Update from Women's Workshop and Last Call for Peer Mentoring Skills training course

Last chance to join - peer mentoring skills course

Covid-19 Extraordinary Funding for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Services - bidding deadline 2nd June

Many of you will have picked up that the Ministry of Justice launched 'Covid-19 Extraordinary Funding for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Services'. This means a potential extra £494,000 to support services in Northumbria to help maintain support to vulnerable victims during this very challenging time.

What's happening at West End Women and Girls

You can catch up with what's available at WEWG by viewing lots of new videos, including our regular Friday 'Scran 4 the Fam' catch up, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest updates:

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