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Year End Statement from Hetti Barkworth-Nanton
This year has been my first as Chair of Refuge and what a profound year it has been! We know that lockdown has significantly increased the instances of domestic abuse and it has been even more important that women and children have confidence that help is available when they need it. Our work is not […]
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Refuge responds to news that the Domestic Abuse Bill is set to return to House of Lords on 5th January
Refuge responds to news that the Domestic Abuse Bill is set to return to House of Lords on 5th January Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, Refuge Chair, said: “Refuge is delighted to see the Domestic Abuse Bill scheduled to return to the House of Lords for its second reading on the 5th January. This legislation has been many […]
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Refuge launches ‘Background of Support’ campaign, featuring charity patron Olivia Colman, as huge numbers continue to experience domestic abuse
Today 15th December, Refuge launches a donation-drive to help raise funds for women and children who are suffering from domestic abuse, by harnessing an overlooked media space – video conferencing backdrops. Domestic abuse is the biggest social issue affecting women and children and has never been more of an issue than it is now, as […]
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Refuge supporters unite to raise awareness of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline during 16 days of activism against gender violence
During 16 days of activism against gender violence, which runs from the 25 November to Human Rights Day on the 10 December, Refuge has worked with supporters and partners to raise life-saving awareness of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and live chat. Highlights include a new awareness video supported by Google, featuring celebrities from sectors […]
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Refuge responds to Government announcement on call for evidence on tackling violence against women and girls
Refuge, the country’s largest single provider of specialist violence against women and girls service, responds to the Government’s announcement on call for evidence on tackling violence against women and girls. Carole Easton, interim CEO at Refuge said: “Refuge is pleased to see the government marking Human Rights Day with an announcement about violence against women […]
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Google home page – for first time – links directly to Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Google home page – for first time – links directly to Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline, which provides gateway to services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. For the first time, the Google home page today, 8 December, carries a link which links directly to www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk , run by Refuge. This continues Google’s support of […]
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Campaign calls for reform to tackle long-term financial impact of economic abuse on survivors
Campaign calls for reform to tackle long-term financial impact of economic abuse on survivors One in five survivors (21%) left unable to repay debt and 26% have a negatively impacted credit rating Survivors of economic abuse in debt will owe £3,272 on average – however one in four have debts in excess of £5,000 The […]
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Refuge launches National Domestic Abuse Helpline digital animation #16Days
Refuge launches digital animation on what to expect when calling its National Domestic Abuse Helpline as part of the UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence Today, during the UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, Refuge launches a new digital animation to reach abused women who may need to access […]
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Refuge launch #iSeeYou, a video campaign supported by Google UK
To reach women experiencing domestic abuse during Lockdown 2 and mark the International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, which starts the annual ‘16 days of activism’, Refuge, has launched #iSeeYou, a video campaign supported by Google UK. Right now hundreds of thousands of women are trapped at home with their […]
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Refuge response to funding boost for rape and domestic abuse services
In response to the government’s announcement of a funding boost for rape and domestic abuse support services, Lisa King, director of communications and external relations at Refuge said: ‘Refuge welcomes this new funding pot for rape and domestic abuse services. The Covid-19 crisis has amplified what we already know – that funds are urgently needed […]
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Refuge statement on latest lockdown period
As the country moves into a new period of lockdown and restrictions, Jane Keeper, Refuge’s director of operations said: ‘This is of course a time of great concern for women living with abusive partners. We know that the window to get help is ordinarily very limited – that window narrows even further when isolated at […]
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Refuge responds to Johnny Depp losing his libel case
In response to Johnny Depp losing his libel case against The Sun. Lisa King, Refuge’s director of communications and external relations said: ‘This is an important ruling and one which we hope sends a very powerful message: Every single survivor of domestic abuse should be listened to and should be heard. No survivor should ever […]
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