Victims & Community Safety Minister @Siobhianayr and @CllrChalmersSNP launched the refreshed #EquallySafeStrategy during #16DaysOfActivism Read more about the strategy and it's launch here 👇 https://t.co/4zEf3fXa5H

Next steps to address violence against women and girls have been unveiled. The Equally Safe Delivery Plan – developed in partnership with @COSLA - will support partners to prevent abuse against women and girls across Scotland. Read more: https://t.co/4fF9nTG9CU

Our report is finally published. Thanks to my co investigator, Professor Janeen Carruthers @UofGLaw @UofGlasgow & funders @scotgov @DesFund @InspiringSland and to all the legal & justice professionals who contributed. https://t.co/4IHz4Wf90J

Lots of creative fun & conversations had by our wonderful Lanark ladies. How amazing are these bags that they have created? If you are free drop in and say hello, our Lanark woman's group is on Tuesdays 12pm - 2.30 at the St Nicolas church hall. @Liber8888 @DesFund @womensaidSL

We absolutely agree with @ruthboyler from @PovertyAlliance Women are twice as likely to rely on the social security system. We need to see firm steps towards the reform of Universal Credit so that people don’t have to wait 5 weeks to receive the support that they need.

WOMEN, SCOTLAND & INCLUSION: BARRIERS TO DISCLOSURE AND SUPPORT IN AN ISLAND SETTING https://t.co/hmm9AuwHwa How can we expect survivors to come forward if the narrative is that the things that have happened to them just don't happen here. #orsas #orkney #ithappenshere

🎉 Exciting News – we've has been shortlisted as a Finalist in @heraldscotland and @GenAnalytics #Diversity Awards for 13 Sep. The Herald Award helps build awareness of #diversityissues & celebrate those working towards equality.🌍 Read about it here: https://t.co/yMSpO2Tv6s

Reminder: our OPEN DAY is 07 August 2024 from 10-3. Drop in to our offices at 26 Bridge Street, Kirkwall. A great opportunity to view our latest exhibition by Tak a Stand, as well as find out more about our prevention program & how we support survivors & professionals. #charity

During #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, let’s raise awareness that 1 in 6 women face sexual harassment while breastfeeding. If you've experienced this, you're not alone, The STAR Centre is here to support you. 💪 #BreastfreedingWithoutFear #BelieveSupportEmpower #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime

We want to welcome our new volunteers Ruth & Lyn who are looking after our garden to make it welcoming for women and visitors. Thank you! #GrampianWomensAid #MakeADifference #DomesticAbuse #TeamGWA #Volunteer

So many emotions running through us as we’ll never recover from losing our darling girl. She had her whole life ahead of her and we grieve not only for who she was, but all she would have been💔💔 Emily’s legacy is one of helping others, something she did in life and continues

The University of Aberdeen has been awarded the @EmilyTest12 Charter for its outstanding commitment to gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, intervention, and support. Read more here: https://t.co/CtnZF0xFDA

Nominate us for The North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership awards! To say a special thank you to someone who has helped you to take care of your mental or physical wellbeing over the past year. Go to https://t.co/9gUCmG9MBt to find out more information

Delighted to say tickets for our fourth annual GBV Charter Conference are now available! ☺️ Follow this link to join us in Edinburgh for what is always an informative and inspiring day. Look forward to seeing you there! ** tickets are limited so we recommend early booking to

Remember your words matter and how you make someone feel with your words and actions can have a lasting impression. Be kind. #bekind #kindnessmatters #wordsmatter #kindness

Delighted to announce our logo to mark 20 Years of Empowering Women & Girls in Lanarkshire✊ Over the next 12 months we have a range of activities & events to honour survivors who have connected with us & the women who have supported them💜💛💚 #20yearsLRCC #WomenSupportingWomen

✨'Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare' - Audre Lorde. ✨ This International Self Care Day please do something kind for yourself, whatever that may be 💜 #InternationalSelfCareDay #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime

If we want to eradicate VAWG, we must educate young people about misogynistic beliefs & harmful behaviours. Help them understand what is healthy and what is abusive. Let's put meaningful investment into prevention and talk to our young people now, don't wait for abuse to happen!

These 1/2 day online training sessions introduce #OwnMyLife course content with the purpose of enabling professionals to refer women more confidently and effectively to the course. For more info: sandra.copland@grampianwomensaid.com https://t.co/aQMoReGpro #DomesticAbuse

Reports to the Revenge Porn Helpline doubled last year, reaching nearly 19,000 cases, a 106% increase. The latest findings from our 2023 report reveal how intimate image abuse is affecting men and women differently. Learn about intimate image abuse in our latest report,

Women's Aid organisation for the BME community @hematgryffe_aid are recruiting! ⭐Women’s Refuge & Follow on Worker, £30,357 ⭐Women’s Domestic Abuse Community Worker, £28,500 More info 👉 https://t.co/eghV1SYQiM #Glasgow #CharityJob