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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

CW: murder, sexual violence. Simon Levy convicted of murdering two women and raping a third who survived. The Met, BTP & CPS have admitted failings, and the IOPC has opened an investigation. AWRC stands in solidarity with the families of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, Sheryl Wilkins, and the survivor.

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 To mark the day, we're celebrating Rainbow Sisters - our solidarity group for LGBTQ+ women seeking safety. 🗣️ Hiba shared, "I have found a home. Rainbow Sisters is a healing space for me." 1/2

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We welcome this coverage about our joint letter from the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector on the need to maintain jury trials. The proposals carry such significant repercussions for women’s access to justice. They demand a much wider debate. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...

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Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned

In letter to justice secretary, groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than those made by 12 random people

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This time last week, over 500 people marched to Parliament and met with over 100 MPs about the Government's devastating proposed changes to settlement. And we're not stopping here. It's vital we keep up the pressure. Sign the open letter to the Home Secretary. act.praxis.org.uk/open-letter-...

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We welcome Government’s plans for a free Independent Legal Advice service for adult survivors of rape, after years of campaigning for this vital provision to support greater access to justice. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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Victims of rape in UK to get free legal advice throughout criminal justice process

Lawyers will be available to help victims understand their rights and challenge unnecessary requests for personal information, the Ministry of Justice said

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Suzy Lamplugh Trust @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Empower yourself to act safely and confidently. Join our #FREE Bystander Training this March and learn practical skills to help create public spaces. You can join the webinar on 19 or 24th March! www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Catego...

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Stand Up Against Harassment Training

This active bystander intervention training is designed to empower delegates to be active bystanders when they see harassment taking place, without putting their own personal safety at risk. These…

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Rape Crisis England & Wales @rapecrisis.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Survivors of sexual violence and abuse tell us the criminal justice system is traumatising, and often just as traumatising as the assault itself. But we're here to change that. Drop a 💜 in the comments if you're fighting with us!

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We hope that everyone who celebrates Mother's Day had a happy and restful Sunday. Our fantastic staff member Aasifa Usmani spoke to Asian Voice News about the unique challenges BME women face as mothers. You can read the full article on their website: www.asian-voice.com/News/Motherh...

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

'To get a deeper, more human understanding of the situation, the BBC tracked news reports throughout 2025 from across the UK of women or girls who had been potentially killed by men or boys. Often, such stories had not made national headlines.' www.bbc.com/news/article...

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An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Economic abuse is not just a money problem. Our new report is a wake-up call – it kills. Read 'Hidden risks, fatal consequences: Economic abuse in Domestic Homicide Reviews': survivingeconomicabuse.org/what-we-… #DomesticAbuse #EconomicAbuse

Text: Every 3 weeks a victim of economic abuse loses her life. Image: Shadow of a woman behind blinds.

Image of a phone. Text: Need support? Don’t wait. Call 999 in an emergency. Talk to the Samaritans for mental health support: 116 123.For support about domestic abuse, call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247.

Text: Hidden risks, fatal consequences: Economic abuse in Domestic Homicide Reviews. Read the report on our website now

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respectuk.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Respect welcomes Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA)'s new landmark report, 'Hidden risks, fatal consequences: Economic abuse in Domestic Homicide Reviews’. 1 economic abuse victim dies every 3 three weeks. This is a wakeup call. Urgent action is needed. ow.ly/VRoP50YpEN6

Silhouette of a woman behind a window with text highlighting that every 3 weeks a victim of economic abuse dies.

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

International Women's Day (IWD) is about creating space for ALL women to share their lived experiences and be heard. ♀️ It is important to acknowledge the diversity and intersectionality of these lived experiences, as BME women are often overlooked in conversations about gender equality.

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🚨 From today, every person granted refugee status in the UK will be given temporary status of just 30 months. Short-term leave traps people in cycles of uncertainty, making it much more difficult for them to rebuild their lives in our communities. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/2

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Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum

Home secretary announces 30-month protection limit, with refugees required to leave if their home countries are later judged safe

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NIHR ARC Northwest London (NWL) @arc-nwl.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🚨Calling #LondonMums🚨 Had a baby since Dec 2024 or currently pregnant? @ImperialCollege researchers want to hear your thoughts on the RSV vaccine, whether you had it or not. 💬 30-45 min interview (phone/online) 🎁 £25 Lovetoshop voucher 📧 Email: matimms@imperial.ac.uk

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

AWRC stands with @projectresist.bsky.social in calling on the UK Government to reconsider its proposed earned settlement immigration model in its entirety and have signed the joint statement along with other women's organisations.

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

There has been a lot of discussion in the news about the Equality Act (2010). It is important to remember that the Equality Act is more than just words. It keeps women from Black and ethnic minority (BME) backgrounds safe from discrimination.

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

According to new research, the number of women taking their own lives after domestic abuse may be much higher than we think.

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 16/02/2026

Domestic abuse is a national public health emergency, yet more women than ever are seeking help and being failed.

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Domestic abuse is getting worse. Education isn't enough alone

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Perpetrators of domestic abuse often weaponise occasions like Valentine’s Day to exert control. One common tactic is lovebombing — excessive affection, gifts and promises used as part of coercive control to create unspoken expectations of compliance and silence.

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Victim Support @victimsupport.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Experiencing #SexualViolence such as rape or sexual assault can be extremely distressing and isolating for victim-survivors. Our My Support Space app has information about how to talk to others with resources to share to victim-survivors. www.victimsupport.org.uk/mss_app

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Reminder: Today is the LAST day you or your organisation can respond to the Government's Public Consultation on their proposed changes to settlement. Check out our follow along guide to help you respond: www.praxis.org.uk/consultation

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Consultation — Praxis for Migrants and Refugees

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Victims' Code sets out the rights that every victim is entitled to. The UK Government have launched a new consultation to strengthen the Code. If you’ve navigated the justice system or supported someone who has, your experience matters. Have your say here: consult.justice.gov.uk/victim-polic...

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 10/02/2026

Safer Internet Day invites us to reflect on what online safety should look like. But does the current regulatory framework work for women?

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Safer Internet Day: Why the internet needs to be safer for women

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Online abuse = offline inequality. 10 February is Safer Internet Day, an opportunity to raise awareness about online safety and ways to stay safe online. This year's theme is 'Smart tech, safe choices - exploring the safe and responsible use of AI'.

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Everyone has the right to a family life, regardless of their immigration status. We urge the UK Government to reconsider these reforms and stop moving the goalposts for people who have settled here lawfully, only to be told they have to wait even longer to call the UK home.

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is a harmful practice that affects millions of women and girls around the world. Every year, approximately 4 million girls are subjected to FGM. Over half experience it before the age of 5.

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Galop @galopuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Sexual violence can and does happen within LGBT+ relationships and communities. And it's important to shatter the myth that it doesn't. LGBT+ people are often excluded from public narratives about sexual violence, but sexual violence can affect anyone, from any background and any identity.

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Rape Crisis England & Wales @rapecrisis.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Like many survivors of sexual violence, Morwenna persisted with a criminal justice process at considerable personal expense, because she wanted to protect other women. Help us fight for criminal justice system reform: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00… #ItsNotOk

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Rape Crisis England & Wales @rapecrisis.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Without your support, we can’t demand for a better criminal justice system for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. We can’t do this alone. Help us fight for criminal justice reform. Donate today: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Last Saturday marked 20 years since Banaz Mahmod was murdered in a so-called 'honour killing'. Her death sparked wider conversations in the UK’s recognition of so-called 'honour'-based abuse, which is in the process of becoming recognised as a crime in UK law.

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Women have a right to exist in online spaces and not fear for their safety. This includes being subject to image-based abuse such as non-consensual image sharing or the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes.

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Our response to the UK Government's #VAWG strategy. We'll be publishing our full response in the New Year, but in the meantime @evawuk.bsky.social have published an excellent summary on their website: www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/governments-...

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

CALL FOR CHANGE 🚨 A new study by @runnymedetrust.bsky.social trust has found that up to 9 million people in the UK (3 in 5) could be at risk of having their British citizenship stripped under current laws. This equates to about 13% of the population.

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Karma Nirvana @karmanirvana.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Contribute to the national consultation for the new suite of e-learning modules, commissioned by the Home Office! ⭐ 🔗https://karmanirvana.org.uk/news-item/karma-nirvana-launches-national-consultation-for-new-home-office-commissioned-hba-e-learning-programme/ Deadline 🎯: 5th January 2026

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UKPRP VISION research consortium @vision-research.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We support #16DaysofActivism. Today we showcase an animation on sextortion, a form of online blackmail where offenders threaten to share sexual images or personal info of victims unless they pay money or meet other demands. vision.city.ac.uk/news/united-...

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“United to End Sextortion”: Launching a New Animation for the 16 Days of Activism - City Vision

By Dr Nadia Aghtaie, Associate Professor in Criminology, University of Bristol Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing – and least understood – forms of abuse facing young people today. Yet it is sti...

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

On International Volunteer Day, we want to take a moment to shine a light on all the women who have chosen to give AWRC their time over the past 45 years. Whether you've helped us out with admin tasks, event setup, marketing or gardening, we want to say thank you for everything you've done. 🧡

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Digital abuse covers a wide spectrum of online behaviour. It can look like: 🔶Expecting you to be constantly available 🔶Demanding access to your devices 🔶Weaponising intimate content 🔶Tracking your location 🔶Using smart devices to monitor you

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Powerful piece from Glamour on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: 16 ways we can all help end violence against women by Lucy Morgan. We’re proud to be part of that change: at ActionAid we stand against gender-based violence. www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/16-d...

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Women with disabilities can be particularly vulnerable to #TechBasedAbuse especially when their identity intersects with other marginalised groups. On #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities we want to highlight unique challenges women with disabilities can face when experiencing domestic abuse.

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Refugee women face unique challenges at the intersection of disability and displacement. An issue that is often invisible in vital conversations. That's why, to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Jane shared her experience 👇 www.refugeewomen.co.uk/janes-experi... #IDPWD 1/🧵

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We're proud to announce that AWRC has been awarded funding as part of the 2026-30 #LondonCouncilsGrantsProgramme! The Programme will invest £25 million into voluntary organisations supporting Londoners facing homelessness and domestic or sexual abuse.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Real wins this #16Days, from new laws to global action, progress is happening for women’s rights. bit.ly/3Kl2h9k

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

"I was crying and depressed, didn't know what to do. My caseworker is such a generous person. I really appreciated her assistance and kind approach."

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Operation Safe Escape @safeescape.org · 01/12/2025

When reviewing your digital devices, start by checking which accounts and apps are logged in. Remove any access you do not recognize and change passwords to something you've never used before. A strong password should not be based on personal details that someone else could easily guess.

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Southall Black Sisters (SBS) @sbsisters.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

“No one else should have to endure the fear, violence, and ultimate loss that [Banaz] faced.” Bekhal Mahmod and SBS spoke to @berynorera.bsky.social for @lacunamagazine.bsky.social on the urgent need for reform and Banaz’s Law 👇🏾. 1/2 lacuna.org.uk/justice/bana...

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It's the #16DaysOfActivism to end violence against women and girls. This year, the theme is digital violence.📱💻 Digital violence can take many forms, including online harassment, stalking, deepfakes, hate speech, disinformation - and much more. This harms us all. 1/🧵

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

"He does get angry when I don't text back straight away, but it's just because he cares." "It's really embarrassing when he starts calling nonstop while I'm in an important meeting with my boss." "At first, it was flattering, but now every message feels like a ticking time bomb."

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AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre) @awrcentre.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Survivors of online abuse, particularly image-based abuse, often blame themselves for sharing images with the perpetrator. If they're on the receiving end of abuse or harassment as a result of content they've published, they may feel like they should have just kept silent.

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