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» Welsh Women's Aid Publishes Executive Summary of Annual Statistics Report 07/08

Welsh Women's Aid Annual Statistical Report 2007-2008 was launched on the 16th July 2008 at the National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff.

» Everyclick - Online Fundraising for Charities

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» Support is available over the Christmas period

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» WWA Calls for Photographs and Memorabilia from Local groups

To mark our 30th Anniversary, Welsh Women's Aid will be holding a series of events throughout 2009 to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the WWA movement.

» New drive to tackle domestic violence over Christmas period

A new enforcement campaign to protect and support victims of domestic violence over the Christmas period was launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and the Association of Chief Police Officers' Brian Moore, alongside a new advertising campaign to highlight the hidden issue of domestic abuse.

» Calling all activists - take action for more VAW support services

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» QUALITY MARK FIRST FOR HELPLINE IN WALES

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» WWA Campaign for a Violence Against Women Strategy for the Welsh Assembly Government

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» WWA Calls for Women to Share Their Stories

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

» WWA Write to Chair of Communities and Culture Committee in response to 'Domestic Abuse in Wales' report

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» CPS Launch First Report of Pilot Study into "Honour" Violence and Forced Marriage

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» Vale of Glamorgan Women's Aid Christmas Appeal

At a time where many children are looking forward to getting piles of gifts under their Christmas trees, there are many children in refuge who won't be wondering what Santa is going to leave them under the tree.

» Shelter Cymru Launches Project to Raise Awareness of Rights in Rural Communities

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» The Right to Choose: Multi-agency Statutory Guidance for Dealing with Forced Marriage

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» Women's Resource Centre Highlights Petition to Help Women with No Recourse to Public Funds

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» WWA Requests Information for NEW Newsletter

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» Pembrokehsire Domestic Abuse Forum Christmas Campaign

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» Bridgend Women's Aid hold Christmas Coffee Morning For All

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» Women's Institute Launches No More Violence Against Women Campaign

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» Communities and Cultures Committee Launch Results of Inquiry into Domestic Abuse in Wales - WWA Press Release

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» Neath WA AGM

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» Black Women's Rape Action Project Petitions UK Government to provide protection to women seeking asylum from rape & other sexual torture

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» Glyndwr Women's Aid AGM

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

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Dyslexia Training by ACAMH

23 Oct 2008

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:

£65.00 for ACAMH Members
£80.00 for Non - ACAMH Members

Closing date for bookings 11th November 2008.

Please contact Rosemary Mackenzie for more information or to book a place.