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

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.

IMKAAN'S Postion Paper outlines the impact of the Two Pandemics - VAWG and Covid-19 on BAME Women

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On 11th May, Imkaan published a position paper titled 'The Impact of the Two Pandemics: VAWG and COVID-19 on Black and Minoritised Women and Girls'.

You can download the full paper here; an extract is published below:

Often Overlooked

Published by Agenda, Often Overlooked explores how self-harm among young women is often linked to poverty and disadvantage.

This new research, undertaken by analysts at the National Centre of Social Research, is one of the first to focus on connections between poverty and non-suicidal self-harm in young women across England. It is based on new analysis of data from more than 20,000 people.

Findings:

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]

Grant application deadline for projects Supporting Women and Girls – Feminist Review

10 Sep 2020 - 17:30

AVA Training offers

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

Organisations supporting women and girls are invited to apply for a share of £15 million from the Tampon Tax Fund – DCMS – Deadline extended

7 Jun 2020 - 17:30

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/

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.

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