Istanbul Convention
How do you respond to a problem as large as domestic abuse? We ACT because they … work alongside survivors of domestic and sexual abuse to achieve independent lives. Solace Women’s Aid started 40 years ago when their first two refuges opened supporting 40 women. Part of the umbrella organisation Women’s Aid England, Solace now […]
The project that inspired a worldwide movement We ACT because … they catalogue instances of sexism experienced by women on a day-to-day basis and campaign for social change through education and awareness-raising In 2012, after experiencing a series of escalating sexist incidents, Laura Bates started the ‘Everyday Sexism’ project. From there the project snowballed with […]
Supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment We ACT because they … provide frontline specialist, independent and confidential services for women and girls of all ages who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. Rape crisis centres have been providing invaluable services for over 40 years, […]
Educating and empowering young people about forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM) and ‘honour’-abuse We ACT because they… educate young people and deliver teacher training about forced marriage, FGM and ‘honour’-based abuse. Educate2Eradicate are dedicated to educating young people about forced marriage, FGM, and ‘honour’-based violence in order to prevent and eradicate such violence. The […]
Working to achieve equality, justice and safety in the law for all women We ACT because they… provide vital services enabling women to access the legal advice and information they need to understand and use the law and their legal rights. Rights of Women run telephone helplines offering advice on family, criminal, migration and asylum […]