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» Two Events in Merthry Raise Awareness of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women/White Ribbon Day

130 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (UNICEF).

» Channel 4 Show Calls for Women to Talk About their Involvement in the Women's Liberation Movement of the 1970s.

BLAST Films and Channel 4 are currently producing a major series examiningfive seminal moments from the Queen's reign.

» Glyndwr Women's Aid AGM

GLYNDWR WOMEN’S AID, AGM 11th DECEMBER 2008 AT BROOKHOUSE MILL, 11AM – 1PM You are invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting which will be held on Thursday 11th December 2008 at 11am.

» Info Nation Swansea Hold White Ribbon Event Aimed at Raising Awareness for Young People

Info-Nation is Swansea's one-stop shop for information advice and support for young people, aged 11 to 25.

» Conwy Domestic Abuse Forum Highlights White Ribbon Day Campaign

Members of the Conwy Domestic Abuse Forum will be joining the International campaign to Stop Violence against Women.

» Bridgend Domestic Abuse Forum & Flintshire Domestic Abuse Forum Launch Events to Highlight White Ribbon Day/International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Bridgend Domestic Abuse Forum will launch the start of their White Ribbon Campaign on Thursday 27th November at Bridgend Council Offices.

» Pontypridd Launches Course to Support Women Service Users and to Recognise International White Ribbon Day

"Violence against women has yet to receive the priority attention and resources needed at all levels to tackle it with the seriousness and visibility necessary.

» Llanelli Women's Aid Raise Awareness of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women/White Ribbon Day

On Tuesday 25th November, Staff and volunteers from Llanelli Women's Aid will be wearing their White Ribbons and "taking a stand" to raise awareness of White Ribbon Day/International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

» Gwynedd Domestic Abuse Forum Challenges Violence Against Women

Members from the Gwynedd Domestic Abuse Forum are joining an international campaign to combat violence against women.

» Brecknock Women's Aid Highlight the International Campaign to Eliminate Violence Against Women

Brecknock Women’s Aid are inviting women to participate in a free day of events that highlights the campaign to end violence against women on White Ribbon Day November 25th.

» Charity Belly Dance Raises Funds for Welsh Women's Aid

On 21st September 2008, a Charity Belly Dancing event was held in a local Cardiff Bar, to try and raise funds for Welsh Women's Aid.

» Port Talbot Women's Aid Organise Seafront Walk to Raise Awareness of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Tuesday 25th November 2008 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women/White Ribbon Day.

» Ynys Mon Domestic Abuse Forum - White Ribbon Day Events

Ynys Mon Domestic Abuse Forum will be joining in the campaigning for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women/White Ribbon Day on Tuesday 25th November 2008.

» Carmarthen Women's Aid - White Ribbon Day Events

Violence against women and girls continues unabated in every continent, country and culture.

» Reclaim The Night March

Since 2004 the London Feminist Network has organised the national Reclaim The Night march to say no to rape and male violence and demand justice for survivors.

» Rhondda Women's Aid AGM - In Conjunction with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women/White Ribbon Day

Rhondda Women's Aid will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25th November 2008, at the Pontygwaith Community Centre, Pontygwaith.

» International Day to End Violence Against Women & White Ribbon Day Events

The 25th November 2008 is International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women/White Ribbon Day, which marks the start of 16 days of worldwide campaigning against gender based violence.

» Dyslexia Training by ACAMH

FULL DAY MEETING Date: Friday 21st November 2008 Venue: The Holiday Inn Hotel, Cardiff City Centre DYSLEXIA - Lessons from Practice and Research Speakers include: Professor Rod Nicolson, University of Sheffield Professor Maggie Snowling, University of York Professor Jim Stevenson, University of Southampton Prices: £65.

» Stories Behind the Statistics

"One in four women will suffer some kind of abuse in their lifetime just because they are female.

» The Bridge Project comes to Lliw Valley, thanks to the Big Lottery Fund

Women affected by domestic abuse living in the Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Powys and Carmarthenshire are set to benefit from a major windfall from the Big Lottery Fund Stepping Stones programme.

» First Anniversary of Helpline Sees a Sharp Increase in Calls

THE number of calls made to the all Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline has increased significantly since it became a 24-hour service a year ago.

» Domestic Abuse at Christmas Time

At the time of year most linked with peace and goodwill, many women and children across Wales will be experiencing domestic abuse.

» New project helps Welsh women and children fight the isolation of domestic abuse

Help is at hand for women and children fleeing domestic abuse but desperate to keep in touch with loved ones.

» Comment on the Wendy Ellis verdict by Welsh Women's Aid

A spokeswoman from Welsh Women’s Aid said, "As an organisation, we are against violence in relationships, whatever form the violence manifests itself in.

» Welsh Women’s Aid welcomes renewed commitment to tackle Domestic Abuse

The 9th October 2007 saw the Government committing to reducing the number of women affected by domestic abuse, in particular, those most at risk of being killed or seriously injured by their partners.

» Has Women’s Aid helped you leave an abusive partner?

Would you be willing to share your story to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and the support that Women’s Aid can offer to other women? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

Support Services for Children

Welsh Women's Aid is an organisation that gives confidential support to women, children and young people who are affected by domestic abuse.
Here are some of the ways that we can help you.....

Children's Workers
These are women who are there to work specially with children and young people. They are there to;

Help you to get your voice heard, put forward your point of view
Listen to you
Help you to cope with all the changes and to settle into your new surroundings
Help you to keep in touch with people who you have left behind
Organise activities in the house to stop you getting bored, painting, model making, games
Support you with going to school
Help you carry on with your favourite hobbies or develop new ones
Help you find ways to keep safe
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Refuges
We have local Women's Aid groups in many towns across Wales. These groups are run by women who are there to help you and your mother. They all provide refuges which is the name for a special 'safe' house. Refuges are houses where women and children can go and stay to get away from abuse at home. It is a place for you to stay while you and your mother decide what to do next. The house is shared by other women and children who have come away from abuse at home. Everyone living there has come because they need to get away from home.
In the refuge you will share a bedroom with your mum and your brothers and sisters (if you have any). You will share places like the kitchen, bathrooms, sitting room and garden with the other families. It will seem strange at first but many people make good friends with the people they share with.Having other young people around can help you feel less alone with what you are going through.

Living in a refuge is not always easy, but remember it is only for a short time until your mum decides what is best for all of you. You need to talk with her and let her know how you are feeling, as it is important that she takes everyone's opinion into account.

Neath Garden

Here are some pictures taken in a refuge to give you an idea what it might be like for you.

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Cloud Nine Playroom

Outreach Services
You don't have to move into a refuge. Many of the groups have workers who support women and children in their own homes. Maybe the person who was being abusive has moved out, or maybe you have moved to a new house but still need help in getting settled. Workers can visit you in your home or arrange to meet you somewhere else.