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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.

Raise Awareness

If you think you can help to raise awareness about Domestic Abuse and the work of Welsh Women's Aid you could do any of the following:

Display posters and leaflets about the work of Welsh Women's Aid and the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline telephone
Book a speaker from WWA to come and talk to your organisation/school/group about Domestic Abuse
Book WWA specialist Domestic Abuse awareness training and Child Protection training
Implement a Domestic Abuse Policy in your workplace. A template of which is available as a resource below

To contact Welsh Women's Aid about any of the above click here Contact Welsh Women's Aid

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