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End Violence Against Women Coalition
End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) is a UK-based coalition of individuals and organisations which campaigns to end all forms of violence against women. It was founded in 2005 and became a registered charity 31 March 2015. History The End Violence Against Women Coalition was originally established by the, now defunct, non-departmental public body (NDPB), the Women's National Commission (WNC), as a working group in early 2005. Initially it published "''What a Waste: The Case for an Integrated Violence Against Women Strategy''",Pdf. and in November of the same year it launched with the publication of "''Making the Grade? An Independent Analysis of Government Initiatives on Violence Against Women''", a survey of the work being done by central Government in the UK on violence against women, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charitable Organization
A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being (e.g. educational, religious or other activities serving the public interest or common good). The legal definition of a charitable organization (and of charity) varies between countries and in some instances regions of the country. The regulation, the tax treatment, and the way in which charity law affects charitable organizations also vary. Charitable organizations may not use any of their funds to profit individual persons or entities. (However, some charitable organizations have come under scrutiny for spending a disproportionate amount of their income to pay the salaries of their leadership). Financial figures (e.g. tax refund, revenue from fundraising, revenue from sale of goods and services or revenue from investment) are indicators to assess the financial sustainability of a charity, especially to charity evaluators. This information can impact a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imkaan
Imkaan is a UK-based Black feminist organation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls. Imkaan was founded in 2004. From 2004 to 2013 its executive director was Marai Larasi Marai may refer to * Marai (name) *'' Marai no Tora'', a 1943 Japanese film * Marai Parai, a plateau in Malaysia * Damhi Marai, a village in Nepal See also * Marais (other) * Marei (other) {{disambiguation, geo .... Since May 2019 Imkaan's executive director has been Baljit Banga. In March 2020 Imkaan launched a report, ''Reclaiming Voice'', on sexual violence against minoritized women. Joanna BourkeImkaan, Intersectionality, and Sexual Violence SHaME, Birkbeck, University of London, 11 March 2020. Accessed 14 December 2020. References {{Reflist External links Imkaan website Organizations established in 2004 2004 establishments in England Black feminist organizations Women's organisations based in England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters (SBS) is a non-profit organisation based in Southall, West London, England. This women's group was established in August 1979 in the aftermath of the death of anti-fascist activist Blair Peach, who had taken part in a demonstration against a National Front rally at Southall Town Hall.'Against the Grain', SBS Tenth Anniversary book, 1989. In 1980 SBS campaigned successfully against virginity testing in the UK, a policy which was being used to verify the authenticity of Asian marriages by checking the state of women's hymens. History The SBS was originally established in order to provide a focus for the struggle of Asian women in the fight against racism, but became increasingly involved in defending the human rights of Asian women who are the victims of domestic violence and in campaigning against religious fundamentalism. Throughout most of its existence, the group's primary campaigners have been Pragna Patel, Meena Patel and Hannana Siddiqui. Gita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tender (charity)
Tender (formerly Until the Violence Stops) is a London-based charitable organisation that works to prevent domestic violence. Founded in 2003, Tender delivers educational violence prevention programmes to secondary schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and youth centres throughout Greater London. Mission Tender promotes healthy relationships based on equality and respect by inviting all men, women and especially young people to actively prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence. Tender aims to: # enable young people (5 to 25 years old) to develop positive attitudes towards relationships in order to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence # equip adults with the skills and resources they need to promote healthy relationships amongst young people History Tender was formerly known as Until the Violence Stops (UTVS), the UK arm of the V-Day campaign. Tender's main work is the TRUST Education Project. TRUST was developed out of the work of Tender's founding director and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Women's Aid
Scottish Women's Aid is the lead domestic abuse organisation in Scotland. The charity plays a vital role coordinating, influencing and campaigning for effective responses to domestic abuse and supports a network of 36 Women's Aid services across Scotland delivering crucial support including refuge, counselling and outreach at a local level. Scottish Women's Aid also took over management of Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline in 2016, a national helpline that works in partnership with the Men's Advice Line to provide a 24/7 service to anyone concerned about their own relationship, or about somebody they know. History Women's Aid began in Scotland in the 1970s. Its roots were in the Women's Liberation Movement (WLM), a feminist social movement which emerged in many countries around the world (including Scotland) during the late 1960s. It brought together a diverse range of women who were angry about the limitations women faced in their everyday lives. Through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Roehampton
The University of Roehampton, London, formerly Roehampton Institute of Higher Education, is a public university in the United Kingdom, situated on three major sites in Roehampton, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Roehampton was formerly an equal partner, along with the University of Surrey, in the now-dissolved Federal University of Surrey. In 2004, Roehampton became a university. In 2011, it was renamed the University of Roehampton. The university is one of the post-1992 universities. Roehampton consists of four colleges, around which accommodation is centred: Digby Stuart College, Froebel College, Southlands College and Whitelands College. Roehampton's academic faculties include the Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences and Faculty of Psychology. Roehampton is a member of the European University Association and Universities UK. History The university has it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Union Of Rail, Maritime And Transport Workers
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (commonly known as the RMT) is a British trade union covering the transport sector. Its current President is Alex Gordon and its current General Secretary is Mick Lynch. The RMT is one of Britain's fastest growing trade unions. Membership rose under and following the leadership of Bob Crow, increasing from 57,000 in 2002 to almost 81,500 in 2019. History The RMT was formed in 1990 through a merger of the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR) and the National Union of Seamen (NUS) to create a single transport industry trade union. Political activity The predecessor unions to the National Union of Railwaymen and the National Union of Seamen were founding members of the original Labour Representation Committee and after its creation the RMT became a prominent voice on the left of the Labour Party. In 2003 some Scottish branches of the RMT voted to donate some of their funds to the Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) in pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Refuge (United Kingdom Charity)
Refuge is a United Kingdom charity providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. It was founded by author and men's rights activist Erin Pizzey. Refuge provides a national network of specialist services, including emergency refuge accommodation ( refuges), community outreach, independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVAs), culturally specific services and a team of child support workers. Refuge also runs the Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is only available for women. Founded in 1971 as the modern world's first safe house for women and children escaping domestic violence, in Chiswick, West London, it is the largest domestic violence organisation in the United Kingdom. On any given day, Refuge’s services supports thousands of women and children. The charity says it is committed to working towards a world where women and children can live in safety, free from fear. History Erin P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rape Crisis England And Wales
Rape Crisis England and Wales is the national umbrella organisation for Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales. As a registered charity, Rape Crisis also works to raise awareness of sexual violence and campaign for change. Services Rape Crisis runs a freephone helpline for people who want to talk about what has happened to them. Specialist support is also available at Rape Crisis Centres which are located throughout the UK. Rape Crisis is independent of the government and criminal justice system, and its services are available irrespective of whether or not the person wants to report the assault. In fact, only around 10% of the people who use Rape Crisis services also report the assault to the police. Impact of Rape Crisis services Rape and sexual violence affects a significant proportion of the population. In the UK around 1 in 4 women (24%) are sexually assaulted during their lifetime, and there are about 80,000 incidents of rape or attempted rape every year. A study by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Union Of Students (United Kingdom)
The National Union of Students (NUS) is a confederation of student unions in the United Kingdom. Around 600 student unions are affiliated, accounting for more than 95% of all higher and further education unions in the UK. Although the National Union of Students is the central organisation for all affiliated unions in the UK, there are also the devolved national sub-bodies NUS Scotland in Scotland, NUS Wales (''UCM Cymru'') in Wales and NUS-USI in Northern Ireland (the latter being co-administered by the Union of Students in Ireland). NUS is a member of the European Students' Union. Membership * Constituent membership is granted to students' unions by National Conference or National Executive Council by a two-thirds majority vote * Individual membership is granted automatically to members of students' unions with constituent membership, sabbatical officers of constituent members, members of the National Executive Council and sabbatical conveners of NUS Areas * Associate me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newham Asian Women's Project
London Black Women's Project (LBWP) is a voluntary sector organization providing support services to BME women in East London. Known as Newham Asian Women's Project (NAWP) until 2017, the organization was established in 1987 to provide women's refuges and other support services to Asian women in the London Borough of Newham. Newham Asian Women's Project Newham Asian Women's Collective (NAWC), a predecessor of NAWP, was established in 1981 to campaign for and support the needs of South Asian women in Newham. NAWC found that racism obstructed access to services for South Asian women experiencing domestic violence. NAWC expanded into neighbouring boroughs in East London, resulting in the founding of East London Asian Women's Group (ELAWG). In 1987 Newham Asian Women's Project was established, opening a hostel providing emergency accommodation to women and children escaping domestic violence. Gulshun Rehman was one of the founders. NAWP subsequently grew to include a resource cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NAWO
NAWO or the National Alliance of Women's Organisations is a London-based umbrella organisation dedicated to promoting women's human rights with a special focus on gender and Europe. It was founded in 1989 and has 140 members, both women's organisations and individuals based in England. Composition NAWO is an NGO, run by a Management Committee made up of its trustees. Its membership is made up of single issue to specialist organisations, faith groups, health centres, arts-based organisations and others offering services and campaigning across a broad range of women's concerns. Current issues NAWO recently co-hosted a meeting with Joan Ruddock MP near Parliament Square attended by representatives of key women's organisations and female parliamentarians. The objective of this meeting was to highlight the key issues shared among women's groups and to raise these issues within government. What came out of this discussion was an idea to form a coalition of women's groups called ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
