Welsh Women's Aid want domestic abuse to be recognised as a gender based issue, with appropriate services and support to be available to women and children, resulting in the eradication of all forms of violence against womenSUPPORT WELSH WOMEN'S AID Welsh Women's Aid needs your help. With your support we can continue our vital work, to ensure a safer and more fulfilling future for women and children in Wales. Awareness raising and prevention work is critical, and with your support we can eventually change what is accepted as a healthy relationship, and stop another generation of women and children needing to access our services. Currently 2 women a week or killed by their partner or ex partner. This is unacceptable, but we can't challenge this alone.
Big thank you to Confused.com who have chosen Welsh Women's Aid as their Charity of the Year. We are incredibly grateful for the support shown and look forward to working together on many exciting fundraising opportunities.
JOIN OUR CALL FOR FURTHER LOCAL ACTION TO TACKLE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN WALES! Welsh Women's Aid is calling for local authorities across Wales to prioritise action to tackle violence against women under the Public Sector Equality Duty. Click here for more information and to take action!
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Welsh Women's Aid Services
WWA is the national umbrella organisation representing local Women's Aid Groups situated throughout Wales. Our member groups provide direct services for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. WWA can provide specialist training, support and information to our member groups and to outside organisations. We manage the All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline, a free 24 hour, bilingual, gender neutral and confidential helpline providing support and information to anyone experiencing domestic abuse, and to individuals and organisations seeking information or advice. To find out what Welsh Women's Aid can offer to external organisations, please see What We Offer
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Latest News
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Legal aid amendment for domestic violence victims fails in House of Lords
On Wednesday 25th April the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Bill returned to the House of Lords, where a vote on the amendment regarding legal aid for domestic violence victims resulted in a draw. When this happens, the vote goes in favour of the status quo - so the Government won and the amendment was defeated. The defeat of this amendment means that many domestic violence victims will not be able to claim legal aid.
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Disclosure of Ched Evans rape victim's identity on Twitter
Welsh Women's Aid welcomes the news that North Wales Police will be making arrests of those suspected of breaking the law by naming the woman raped by Ched Evans.
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WWA Statement on naming and abuse of rape victim in Ched Evans trial
Welsh Women's Aid has issued the following statement regarding the online naming and abuse of the woman raped by Welsh footballer, Ched Evans.
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Legal Aid Bill returns to House of Lords following concessions in Commons
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Bill returned to the House of Lords today (April 23) following a number of concessions made for domestic violence victims in the House of Commons last week (17th).
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Save Legal Aid! Update 13 April 2012
New! Take 5 minutes NOW to write to your MP and save legal aid for women experiencing domestic abuse
On Monday 16 April, the Legal Aid Bill will return to the House of Commons. Take 5 minutes NOW to write to your MP and protect Legal Aid for victims of domestic abuse. Click here for more information and a template letter!
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It is estimated that around 3 million women across the UK experience rape, domestic violence, forced marriage, stalking, sexual exploitation, trafficking and other forms of violence every year. This is the equivalent to the population of Wales.
Report of the Secretary General, 2006
At least 12 women die each year in the UK as a result of 'honour'-based killing
Fawcett Society (2009)
All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline
The All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline is a confidential, freephone support and information service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or wanting more information on available support services. Open 24 hours. Click on the logo for more information
Domestic Abuse is the actual or threatened physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or financial abuse of a person by their partner, family member or someone with whom there is, or has been, a close relationship. Domestic Abuse also relates to allowing or causing a child to witness domestic abuse. For more information about the nature and effects of domestic abuse click 
Domestic abuse and violence frighten and disempower women and children, and no-one wants to live in fear. For more information about getting help and support for yourself, a member of your family or a friend click 
Domestic abuse affects children and young people too. In many cases children are in the same room or can hear what is happening in their home. It can affect them in many different ways. Young people can also experience domestic abuse in their own intimate relationships as they start to go out with people during their teenage years. For more information click 
Welsh Womens Aid, 38-48 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NN
Telephone: 02920 390874
Fax: 02920 390878
Email: admin@welshwomensaid.org.uk
Registered Charity number 1140962
