Raise Your Voice
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Working collectively to tackle sexual harassment and sexual violence across Northern Ireland.
Let’s talk about femicide.
Women in Northern Ireland are twice as likely to be murdered as a result of domestic violence than in the other UK nations. In some years, almost half of Northern Ireland murders are connected to domestic violence.
Since 2020, 30 women and girls were murdered in NI.
Women in Northern Ireland are twice as likely to be murdered as a result of domestic violence than in the other UK nations. In some years, almost half of Northern Ireland murders are connected to domestic violence.
Since 2020, 30 women and girls were murdered in NI.
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Let’s talk about femicide.
Women in Northern Ireland are twice as likely to be murdered as a result of domestic violence than in the other UK nations. In some years, almost half of Northern Ireland murders are connected to domestic violence.
Since 2020, 30 women and girls were murdered in NI.
Women in Northern Ireland are twice as likely to be murdered as a result of domestic violence than in the other UK nations. In some years, almost half of Northern Ireland murders are connected to domestic violence.
Since 2020, 30 women and girls were murdered in NI.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
'Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world.'
www.un.org/en/observanc...
'Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world.'
www.un.org/en/observanc...
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
'Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world.'
www.un.org/en/observanc...
'Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world.'
www.un.org/en/observanc...
November ezine!
Read more about what Raise Your Voice has been getting up to!
This issue features articles on Economic Abuse, Gender Budgeting and Safe Leave as well as information on recent workshops and upcoming events.
issuu.com/raiseurvoice/docs/raise_your_voice_november_2025_
Read more about what Raise Your Voice has been getting up to!
This issue features articles on Economic Abuse, Gender Budgeting and Safe Leave as well as information on recent workshops and upcoming events.
issuu.com/raiseurvoice/docs/raise_your_voice_november_2025_
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
November ezine!
Read more about what Raise Your Voice has been getting up to!
This issue features articles on Economic Abuse, Gender Budgeting and Safe Leave as well as information on recent workshops and upcoming events.
issuu.com/raiseurvoice/docs/raise_your_voice_november_2025_
Read more about what Raise Your Voice has been getting up to!
This issue features articles on Economic Abuse, Gender Budgeting and Safe Leave as well as information on recent workshops and upcoming events.
issuu.com/raiseurvoice/docs/raise_your_voice_november_2025_
#SundaySlogan It's not a compliment, it's harassment!
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#SundaySlogan It's not a compliment, it's harassment!
CN Suicide
‘She did not want to die’ – calls to prioritise tackling domestic abuse-related suicides
'This follows a rare inquest conclusion, the first by a coroner sitting without a jury, that the suicide of 32-year-old Georgia Barter was an ‘unlawful killing’ '
www.channel4.com/news/she-did...
‘She did not want to die’ – calls to prioritise tackling domestic abuse-related suicides
'This follows a rare inquest conclusion, the first by a coroner sitting without a jury, that the suicide of 32-year-old Georgia Barter was an ‘unlawful killing’ '
www.channel4.com/news/she-did...
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
CN Suicide
‘She did not want to die’ – calls to prioritise tackling domestic abuse-related suicides
'This follows a rare inquest conclusion, the first by a coroner sitting without a jury, that the suicide of 32-year-old Georgia Barter was an ‘unlawful killing’ '
www.channel4.com/news/she-did...
‘She did not want to die’ – calls to prioritise tackling domestic abuse-related suicides
'This follows a rare inquest conclusion, the first by a coroner sitting without a jury, that the suicide of 32-year-old Georgia Barter was an ‘unlawful killing’ '
www.channel4.com/news/she-did...
'We see, with painful clarity, that insecure immigration status is one of the strongest predictors of continued abuse, exploitation, and homelessness.'
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/joint-statem...
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/joint-statem...
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
'We see, with painful clarity, that insecure immigration status is one of the strongest predictors of continued abuse, exploitation, and homelessness.'
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/joint-statem...
www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/joint-statem...
Rape Crisis NI are on the line this evening 6-8 p.m for anyone who has been impacted by rape or sexual assault in adulthood. A fully inclusive service, there to listen, believe and support regardless of how you identify.
0800 024 6991
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0800 024 6991
buff.ly/45Yel5l
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Rape Crisis NI are on the line this evening 6-8 p.m for anyone who has been impacted by rape or sexual assault in adulthood. A fully inclusive service, there to listen, believe and support regardless of how you identify.
0800 024 6991
buff.ly/45Yel5l
0800 024 6991
buff.ly/45Yel5l
Trans Murder Monitoring 2025
281 reported murders worldwide
90% of victims were trans women or transfeminine people
88% were Black or Brown trans people
34% were sx workers
14% were activists or movement leaders
#TDOR
tgeu.org/trans-murder...
281 reported murders worldwide
90% of victims were trans women or transfeminine people
88% were Black or Brown trans people
34% were sx workers
14% were activists or movement leaders
#TDOR
tgeu.org/trans-murder...
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Trans Murder Monitoring 2025
281 reported murders worldwide
90% of victims were trans women or transfeminine people
88% were Black or Brown trans people
34% were sx workers
14% were activists or movement leaders
#TDOR
tgeu.org/trans-murder...
281 reported murders worldwide
90% of victims were trans women or transfeminine people
88% were Black or Brown trans people
34% were sx workers
14% were activists or movement leaders
#TDOR
tgeu.org/trans-murder...
Masculinities and attitudes towards ending violence against women and girls
QUB is conducting a study about masculinities and what boys and young men think about violence against women and girls.
The study is focused on boys and young men aged 16–24
run.pavlovia.org/pavlovia/sur...
QUB is conducting a study about masculinities and what boys and young men think about violence against women and girls.
The study is focused on boys and young men aged 16–24
run.pavlovia.org/pavlovia/sur...
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Masculinities and attitudes towards ending violence against women and girls
QUB is conducting a study about masculinities and what boys and young men think about violence against women and girls.
The study is focused on boys and young men aged 16–24
run.pavlovia.org/pavlovia/sur...
QUB is conducting a study about masculinities and what boys and young men think about violence against women and girls.
The study is focused on boys and young men aged 16–24
run.pavlovia.org/pavlovia/sur...
Pyramid of Sexual Violence.
Tolerance of behaviours at the bottom, excuses and supports those at the top.
Community safety begins with ending sexual harassment.
Tolerance of behaviours at the bottom, excuses and supports those at the top.
Community safety begins with ending sexual harassment.
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Pyramid of Sexual Violence.
Tolerance of behaviours at the bottom, excuses and supports those at the top.
Community safety begins with ending sexual harassment.
Tolerance of behaviours at the bottom, excuses and supports those at the top.
Community safety begins with ending sexual harassment.
'Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said that a dedicated investigating team has been established to make sure any perpetrators are "held to account".
The church said it welcomed the police investigation and would be "co-operating fully" with it.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The church said it welcomed the police investigation and would be "co-operating fully" with it.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
'Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said that a dedicated investigating team has been established to make sure any perpetrators are "held to account".
The church said it welcomed the police investigation and would be "co-operating fully" with it.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The church said it welcomed the police investigation and would be "co-operating fully" with it.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Sixty-seven percent of female full-time personnel had encountered some kind of sexualised behaviour in the last year – such as inappropriate jokes, pornography, or comments about their appearance. Among male regulars it was 34%.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
'Sixty-seven percent of female full-time personnel had encountered some kind of sexualised behaviour in the last year – such as inappropriate jokes, pornography, or comments about their appearance. Among male regulars it was 34%.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Raise Your Voice are offering our workshops to community groups, workplaces, sports teams and more, fully funded, all over Northern Ireland.
Find out more and book your workshop
by emailing [email protected]
or visit www.raiseyourvoice.community/host-a-works...
Find out more and book your workshop
by emailing [email protected]
or visit www.raiseyourvoice.community/host-a-works...
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Raise Your Voice are offering our workshops to community groups, workplaces, sports teams and more, fully funded, all over Northern Ireland.
Find out more and book your workshop
by emailing [email protected]
or visit www.raiseyourvoice.community/host-a-works...
Find out more and book your workshop
by emailing [email protected]
or visit www.raiseyourvoice.community/host-a-works...
'The Bar Council said the family courts system plays a vital role in tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG), and that investment in and reform of the family justice system can help the government meet its target of halving this in a decade.'
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
'The Bar Council said the family courts system plays a vital role in tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG), and that investment in and reform of the family justice system can help the government meet its target of halving this in a decade.'
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Men's Advisory Project provide counselling services and support for men experiencing domestic abuse and men who have previously left a violent or abusive relationship.
Call 028 9024 1929 (Belfast) or 028 7116 0001 (Foyle) 9-5 Monday-Friday
mapni.co.uk
Call 028 9024 1929 (Belfast) or 028 7116 0001 (Foyle) 9-5 Monday-Friday
mapni.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Men's Advisory Project provide counselling services and support for men experiencing domestic abuse and men who have previously left a violent or abusive relationship.
Call 028 9024 1929 (Belfast) or 028 7116 0001 (Foyle) 9-5 Monday-Friday
mapni.co.uk
Call 028 9024 1929 (Belfast) or 028 7116 0001 (Foyle) 9-5 Monday-Friday
mapni.co.uk
'The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign observed from November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – through December 10, International Human Rights Day. '
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/gen...
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/gen...
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
'The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign observed from November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – through December 10, International Human Rights Day. '
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/gen...
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/gen...
We had a great time last week talking part in Project Pink 2.0 with the Walkie Talkie Girlies and chatting after in 2 Royal Avenue. Should be plenty of Our Raise Your Voice posters brightening up student digs now! Check our the rest of Danny's pics here
www.dannyhazley.com/wtg
www.dannyhazley.com/wtg
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We had a great time last week talking part in Project Pink 2.0 with the Walkie Talkie Girlies and chatting after in 2 Royal Avenue. Should be plenty of Our Raise Your Voice posters brightening up student digs now! Check our the rest of Danny's pics here
www.dannyhazley.com/wtg
www.dannyhazley.com/wtg
'The new UN Women report At Risk and Underfunded, based on a global survey of 428 women’s rights & civil society organizations, finds that on the back of cuts by governments, more women are at risk of suffering violence with services diminishing and advocacy silenced'
www.unwomen.org/en/news-stor...
www.unwomen.org/en/news-stor...
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
'The new UN Women report At Risk and Underfunded, based on a global survey of 428 women’s rights & civil society organizations, finds that on the back of cuts by governments, more women are at risk of suffering violence with services diminishing and advocacy silenced'
www.unwomen.org/en/news-stor...
www.unwomen.org/en/news-stor...
Bystander Interventions
Direct - Speak directly against the behaviour
Distract - Interrupt through a distraction
Delegate - Get help from someone else
Delay - Check in with the person afterwards
Document - Record what has happened, noting date, location and time
Direct - Speak directly against the behaviour
Distract - Interrupt through a distraction
Delegate - Get help from someone else
Delay - Check in with the person afterwards
Document - Record what has happened, noting date, location and time
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Bystander Interventions
Direct - Speak directly against the behaviour
Distract - Interrupt through a distraction
Delegate - Get help from someone else
Delay - Check in with the person afterwards
Document - Record what has happened, noting date, location and time
Direct - Speak directly against the behaviour
Distract - Interrupt through a distraction
Delegate - Get help from someone else
Delay - Check in with the person afterwards
Document - Record what has happened, noting date, location and time
This research report by WRDA placement student Morgana Jones explores how disabled women and girls in Northern Ireland experience and report gender-based violence compared to their non-disabled peers.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This research report by WRDA placement student Morgana Jones explores how disabled women and girls in Northern Ireland experience and report gender-based violence compared to their non-disabled peers.
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