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A programme for women to try out new ideas, new skills and to get support for next steps
Read MoreA campaign to improve women’s equal access to all kinds of opportunities and have a say on issues that affect them
Read MoreA community space where women can meet up, use our office facilities and find out what support is available.
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Women’s Weeds Project launched
We are delighted to have received a grant from the Kew Gardens Grow Wild fund to run the Women’s Weeds project throughout the spring and summer of 2018. The project celebrates women’s use of native plants for health and well-being and also some of the local women who have made a contribution. The project includes: […]
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17 November 2018 14:00 ~ Decriminalising Abortion – Birmingham Abortion Rights
Free Until 16:30 @ The Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS Did you know, abortion is still a crime in the UK, punishable by up to life imprisonment? Did you know that women in Northern Ireland have to choose between buying abortion pills unlawfully and travelling to the mainland to access […]
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25 November 2018 9:30 ~ International Conference on Sharia, Segregation and Secularism – #OneLaw4All – London
On 25 November, International Day against Violence against Women, there will be an international conference on Sharia, Segregation and Secularism in central London with 38 notable speakers from 24 countries and the Diaspora who are leaders in the fight for equality, secularism and against the far-Right and religious fundamentalisms of all stripes. Keynote speakers at […]
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6 December 2018 21:00 ~ A Taste of Honey – Young Women’s Trust Fundraiser – London
#WomenInFilm2018 and the Young Women’s Trust present a fundraiser screening of Tony Richardson’s Kitchen Sink classic A Taste of Honey. Young Women’s Trust supports and represents women aged 16-30 struggling to live on low or no pay in England and Wales and who are at risk of being trapped in poverty. We give young women […]
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Funding boost for vulnerable female offenders in the community – Ministry of Justice
Twelve organisations across the country who are doing excellent work to help divert women away from crime and reduce reoffending, have been awarded a share of £3.3 million by the Ministry of Justice. £3.3 million awarded to 12 organisations in first wave of community services investment Funding covers services from employment to counselling in areas […]
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Violence against women and girls: Istanbul Convention progress report
The Home Office has published the second progress report on the UK’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul convention), which describes actions taken since the publication of the first report in 2017. The progress report provides a breakdown of progress by the four nations relating […]
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Violence against women and girls: Istanbul Convention progress report
The Home Office has published the second progress report on the UK’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul convention), which describes actions taken since the publication of the first report in 2017. The progress report provides a breakdown of progress by the four nations relating […]
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Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland Group Work
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland is running a 6-week evening group from mid-February 2019 in central Newcastle. This group is for any woman aged 16 or over who lives, works or studies in the Newcastle area and has experienced sexual violence at any time in her life. The group offers a safe, supportive space to meet other […]
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Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland Group Work
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland is running a 6-week evening group from mid-February 2019 in central Newcastle. This group is for any woman aged 16 or over who lives, works or studies in the Newcastle area and has experienced sexual violence at any time in her life. The group offers a safe, supportive space to meet other […]
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Women’s Aid: Change that Lasts Training
21 Nov 2018 – 09:00Sunderland
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Women’s Aid: Change that Lasts Training
21 Nov 2018 – 09:00Sunderland
Upcoming Events
Creative Christmas 2 – Willow
Come together to celebrate midwinter at the second in a series of practical workshops where we will make low cost, high-value gift and treats. Celebrating old traditions with new ideas… Willow (and other materials from gardens and hedgerows): Wreaths, stars and decorations There will also be the chance to display or try selling anything you […]
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Creative Christmas 3 – Lotions and Potion
Come together to celebrate midwinter at the third in a series of practical workshops where we will make low cost, high-value gift and treats. Celebrating old traditions with new ideas… Lotions and potions – preparations for face and body using natural ingredients: Ointments, balms, rinses and oils. There will also be the chance to display […]
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Creative Christmas 4 – Paper
Come together to celebrate midwinter at the fourth in a series of practical workshops where we will make low cost, high-value gift and treats. Celebrating old traditions with new ideas… Paper – Folding and cutting techniques: decorations, boxes and containers, books cards and tags. There will also be the chance to display or try selling […]
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Women’s Workshop Winter Party
Eat, drink and be merry with the Women’s Workshop! A chance to see what women have been making and learning through the year, and stalls with some of the amazing products made by women in our HERitage project. Chance to win some of these products and services in our raffle, and to buy lovely Christmas […]
