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Women’s legal rights charity supporting women facing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in England & Wales since 1975. Campaigns for equality, justice & safety in the law for all women. rightsofwomen.org.uk

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Mar 7

This International Women's Day, Rights of Women is celebrating its 50th anniversary

Find out more about how we are reflecting on progress to #AccelerateAction since 1975 and how you can join our ongoing work to increase women's access to justice

www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...

#IWD2025

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 12h

Justice shouldn’t have a price tag.

Too many women face abuse & court alone.

@rightsofwomen.bsky.social gives free legal advice - a lifeline for survivors.
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 7d

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sbsisters.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social · 9d

This week, we’re at the Labour Party Conference.

As part of a coalition of specialist organisations, we’re calling on the government to make ending VAWG a political priority - not just for some, but for all. 1/2 #VAWGTakeover

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sbsisters.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social · 8d

Last night at Labour Party Conference, we co-hosted a roundtable with @lawrsuk.bsky.social and @4refugeewomen.bsky.social.

We highlighted the barriers Black, minoritised, and migrant women face in accessing safety and support - and called for urgent reform.

Here’s a look back 👇
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Poster for a Labour Party Conference roundtable on 29th September titled “Erased from the Equation? Black, Minoritised, and Migrant Women and the Government’s VAWG Mission”. Event is 18:30–19:30 at ECL, Youth & Skills on the Deck, Cityside Boardroom, invitation only. Background shows a black-and-white photo of a protest.

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 8d

Yesterday at #LabourPartyConference, we co-hosted a roundtable with @lawrsuk.bsky.social and @sbsisters.bsky.social as part of the #VAWGTakeover.

The roundtable explored the vital question of where the black, minoritised and migrant women are in the Government's VAWG mission.

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 8d

Halving VAWG requires centring those most marginalised. Migrant women’s safety must come before immigration enforcement. This is the moment to deliver change that protects all women & girls. #StepUpMigrantWomen #EndVAWG #LabourPartyConference #VAWGTakeover

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 8d

Too often, immigration control is prioritised over safety. Without a firewall, abusers weaponise women’s status – 60% of migrant women report being threatened with deportation if they sought help. This must end. #StepUpMigrantWomen #LabourPartyConference

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks NASUWT for inviting our Legal Officer Laura Bolam to speak at your Women’s Conference on 27th Sept 2025.

It was a pleasure to attend and deliver two workshops on ‘Know Your Rights: Sexual Harassment at Work’ providing guidance on the law and practical advice.

@nasuwt-official.bsky.social

NASUWT Women's Conference 2025 - a picture of the hall prior to the conference.

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EVAW Coalition @evawuk.bsky.social · 13d

Today on #NationalDayOfRemembrance we are remembering victims of fatal domestic abuse, including those who die by suicide.

Domestic abuse significantly increases suicide risk.

More Black & minoritised women take their own lives following abuse than are killed by a perpetrator. Yet their suicides remain largely invisible in data, policy & services.

Structural inequalities - racism, immigration restrictions, lack of specialist ‘by and for’ support - trap women in danger.

Warning signs are too often minimised by agencies. Missed chances to protect mean preventable deaths.

In one case study, a woman suffered 19 years of abuse. 4 recorded overdoses. Distress dismissed as “family tensions.”
Nine months after disclosing assault & suicidal thoughts, she died by suicide.

❌ Her story is a reminder: specialist services are a matter of life or death.

Imkaan continues to call for action:
⚫ Recognise suicide as a VAWG issue
⚫ Track suicides linked to abuse, incl. ethnicity data
⚫ Ensure intersectional & trauma-informed post-death investigations
⚫ Invest in specialist ‘by and for’ services

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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 23d

🔈 Today we sent a joint statement to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Coordinated by SUMW, in partnership with @evawuk.bsky.social, Hibiscus, @sbsisters.bsky.social & 70+ orgs, it urges the govt to scrap its White Paper & end its harmful approach to immigration. (1/3) buff.ly/mAzPl65

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 23d

It is crucial the Employment Rights Bill is not watered down - it needs to deliver meaningful change.

We signed this letter with others including: @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social @fawcettsociety.bsky.social @youngwomenstrust.bsky.social @maternityaction.bsky.social @pregthenscrewed.bsky.social & WRC

Women's Budget Group @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social · 23d

Today, the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons.
Together with leading women's organisations, we have written to Minister Peter Kyle urging him to resist amendments to water down the legislation. Delivering the bill in full as promised is key to advancing gender equality.

Ministers warned watering down workers bill would threaten plans to close pay gap

Exclusive: Ministers have been warned the Employment Rights Bill is a ‘once-in-a-generation chance’ to close the gender pay gap as the Commons gears up to consider amendments

www.independent.co.uk

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 26d

A new report exposes backlogs in the Family Court.

“Family courts exist to safeguard children and protect survivors of domestic abuse, yet the reality of a crumbling system leaves many facing uncertainty, hardship, and ongoing harm."
– Mandip Ghai, Rights of Women

www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Thousands of children caught up in family courts chaos | Politics | News | Express.co.uk

Government blasted for lack of urgency with 4,000 children involved in cases open for longer than 100 weeks.

www.express.co.uk

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Can't Buy My Silence UK @cbmsuk.bsky.social · 29d

The NDA amendment (Clause 22A) in the #EmploymentRightsBill is at risk of being weakened after the Cabinet reshuffle.

We cannot go back to a UK where victims of harassment + discrimination are silenced by NDAs.

✍️ Write to your MP. Tell them: this amendment is non-negotiable.

Link to template in 🧵

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EVAW Coalition @evawuk.bsky.social · 29d

The government was elected on a mandate to halve VAWG.

Over a year into its term, we are yet to see its strategy.

60+ organisations set out what this must include if we are to achieve this ambition.

👉 bit.ly/4mPXJ8L

Does it pass the test? 5 key tests for the violence against women and girls strategy. Illustration of a diverse range of women

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Hannah Summers @hansummers.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 Mentoring: At @tbij.bsky.social we are launching a mentorship programme open to both staff and freelance journalists interested in gaining experience and guidance on reporting on the family courts. Full details here 👉 tinyurl.com/42xdkk5b

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Sep 2

We were delighted to attend the FLOWS Project Impact Report Launch today together with RCJ Advice, introduced compellingly by @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨Vital conversations about violence against women are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda.

We've joined 200 organisations to urge the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.

Read more: mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jul 24

One week to go - we're looking for our next Chair!
Are you a strategic thinker committed to advancing women’s legal rights? This is your chance to play a vital role in guiding our charity's future.
Learn more & apply here:
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/joi...
Deadline: 31 July, 5pm
#Trustee

Join our team - Rights of Women

www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jul 21

Read more on our website here: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/itv-document...

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ITV documentary highlights urgent need for Family Court reform - Rights of Women

The powerful testimonies in ITV’s latest documentary “Breaking the Silence: Kate’s Story”, including that of MP Kate Kniveton, shed light on the failure of family courts to protect children and surviv...

www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jul 21

We’re calling for legislative reform:
❌ End the presumption of parental involvement
✅ Introduce a presumption that involvement with an abusive parent is harmful
❌ Ban removal from a safe parent solely to repair contact
✅ Listen to children
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jul 21

“Until family courts are reformed, the government cannot deliver on its promise to halve violence against women and girls.”
- Mandip Ghai, Senior Legal Officer, Rights of Women
We support survivors navigating a traumatising system and call for urgent reform.
#DomesticAbuse
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jul 21

The ITV documentary "Breaking the Silence: Kate’s Story" exposes the Family Court’s failure to protect survivors. We advised the production team because Kate’s story is not an exception. It reflects systemic failure.
#FamilyCourt #VAWG #KateKniveton
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our Legal Officer Laura Bolam spoke to the Daily Mirror about the Government’s plans to ban NDAs that silence survivors of workplace abuse. 
Read more: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
 #CantBuyMySilence

Legal experts spotlight concerns around proposed ban on workplace NDAs

Changes to the Employment Rights Bill meant to prevent misuse of workplace NDAs are drawing mixed reviews. While the ban is designed to give voice to victims, some lawyers say it may cause harm

www.mirror.co.uk

Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jul 10

We’re recruiting a new Chair. Could it be you?

If you are a strategic leader with a strong commitment to advancing women's legal rights, we invite you to help shape our future direction.

Find out more & apply:
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/joi...

Deadline July 31st 5pm

#Governance #Trustee

Join our team - Rights of Women

www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jul 8

All due credit to @zeldaperkins.bsky.social and the @cbmsuk.bsky.social #cantbuymysilence campaign for fighting for this much needed change for the past 7 years!

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