I was so sorry to hear that Professor Evan Stark passed away.

A pioneer and world leading expert, Evan Stark transformed our understanding of domestic abuse.

His work on coercive control and the impact on children helped many survivors feel understood.
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If you missed the online launch of our joint report with Imkaan, 'Life or Death? Preventing Domestic Homicides and Suicides of Black and Minoritised Women'

You can watch it here: ow.ly/SW0y50Q8Thg

One of my top priorities is to drive much-needed improvements in the police response to domestic abuse.

To help me do this, I'm asking survivors of #DomesticAbuse to share your experiences of contacting the police.

Take the short survey below: homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/OOKJJ5/

Kulsuma Akter is not just another name. We send our love and solidarity to her loved ones at this distressing time. Kulsuma deserved to live a full life. See our statement below:

Kulsuma Akter is not just another name. We send our love and solidarity to her loved ones at this distressing time.

Kulsuma deserved to live a full life.

A statement from our Executive Director, Selma Taha, on the shocking developments around the racist attack on her and her friends on the tube in Sep 2023.

In solidarity ✊

We stand with with Selma Taha and her friends. Southall Black Sisters Self Defence is No Offence! #SelfDefenceisNoOffence

Good to see sisters from Southall Black Sisters nia Woman’s Place UK Femicide Census Justice for Women FiLiA Womens Resource Centre Centre for Women's Justice Brighton Sisters Salon Aurora New Dawn Rights of Women Million Women Rise Imkaan and others standing in support of Selma Taha and friends and against racist…

‘Honour-based’ abuse in England increases 60% in two years dlvr.it/T5BTKF

The systemic racism at the root of this inequality must be addressed.
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As a victim of crime, you have a right to information about compensation, as you may be entitled to it through CICA . You must apply within two years of the date of the incident, as time limits can only be extended in exceptional circumstances #KnowYourRights

This is a despicable way to be treating carers. So is the fact that carer's allowance is just £81.90 a week for at least 35 hours of unpaid care.
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🚨 ‘Three times as many people seeking asylum died during the first six months of last year than the Home Office disclosed in official information.’

The Government must be transparent and accountable.

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The The Angiolini Inquiry findings were damning. It is absolutely right that government and policing leaders have accepted the recommendations.

But the criminal justice bill must not be passed without robust measures to tackle police perpetrators. My response 👇
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Amina MWRC welcomes the long awaited adoption by UN Security Council for an immediate ceasefire in Ramadan, but we need this to be permanent. We call on fellow women’s rights groups to advocate for women’s rights; to not fail women & girls by being silent during their suffering🧵

'Gwent Police officers face misconduct proceedings over 'racist, misogynistic and homophobic' WhatsApps'

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Following a crime, victims need support in many areas - from reporting to recovery. In London, information and support is available from London Victim and Witness Service londonvws.org.uk

Women's Resource Centre Womens Resource Centre have launched their Speaking Up for Women Campaign, together with Imkaan and Respect. 'We want to be listened to. We want our demands acted on. We want real, fundamental change for women and girls.' Find out more:
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