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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8h

Elaine Crory, Women's Sector Lobbyist, speaks out on the terrifying reality for victims failed by the justice system

A conviction isn’t enough. Survivors need safety, support, real accountability. "Without that part of the justice system, it's not really full justice"

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ahmed Abashar: Woman 'let down' by police over on-the-run rapist

It took police nearly two weeks to release an image of Ahmed Abashar after he absconded before his conviction.

www.bbc.co.uk

Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Check out the Girls Rock program, Saturday afternoons in the Oh Yeah Music Centre, Nov 8, 15, 22, 29 for girls & gender expansive youth aged 10-17. Sessions will include a chance to try out instruments, learn songwriting, jam with peers & learning to screen-print band shirts

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We have just launched our next Girls Rock program, taking place on Saturday afternoons in the Oh Yeah Music Centre in November (8, 15, 22, 29) for girls and gender expansive youth aged 10-17. The four sessions will include a chance to try out instruments, learn songwriting, jam with their peers and learning to screen-print band shirts.

Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to everyone who attended the launch of "Health Inequalities in NI: A Woman’s Health Strategy for Northern Ireland". Thank you to the panel speakers for sharing their expertise & to all the women who took part in the research focus groups.

You can view the report here tinyurl.com/yypct2tu

Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

A Women’s Health Strategy for NI must be intersectional – addressing the needs of rural women, racialised women, and those facing unique barriers. Let’s build a health system than works for every woman. #visibleforceforchange

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Gender bias and dismissal of women’s pain remain major barriers in healthcare. Training for health professionals is needed to ensure women’s experiences are heard and acted upon. #GenderPainGap #visibleforceforchange

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Our research shows women’s health is underfunded and under-researched. We call for robust investment in women’s health research, public information campaigns, and comprehensive relationship and sex education #visibleforceforchange

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Dr Hoyt is now leading a panel discussion on the urgency for a funded Women's Health Strategy in NI

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Our focus groups reveal women want continuity of care, community-based services, and investment in local health hubs. Building trust and relationships with healthcare professionals is vital. #visibleforceforchange

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Women in NI face long waiting times for GP, A&E, and specialist care – impacting their health and wellbeing. A Women’s Health Strategy must prioritise accessible, timely healthcare for all. #visibleforceforchange

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Dr Meg Hoyt is discussing the findings from her research.

Four main themes emerged from all our focus groups; 1. Waiting Times and the Care Load, 2. Gynaecological and Menstrual Health, 3. the Research and Knowledge Gap, 4. Life Stage Dismissal.

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 8d

Northern Ireland is the only region in the UK & Ireland without a Women’s Health Strategy. Our new research highlights the urgent need for action to address health inequalities and improve outcomes form women. #visibleforceforchange

Read the full report here tinyurl.com/yypct2tu

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 10d

WRDA Led Women’s Policy Group Calls for Urgent Action on Redress for Survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions and Magdalene Laundries

www.wrda.net/blog/wrda-le...

The WPG submission highlights:

The need for immediate redress payments and access to records for survivors and their families.
The importance of co-designed memorials and official apologies, delivered publicly and recorded in Hansard.
A call to reframe systemic failings as systemic misogyny, recognising the intentional harm inflicted.
The necessity of trauma-informed support services, including long-term psychological care.
The inclusion of cross-border cases and private institutions in the scope of the Inquiry.

Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 14d

The Women’s Policy Group, led by WRDA, has submitted its response to the Draft Transport Strategy 2035.

We urge the Department to embed measurable, inclusive actions that reflect the lived experiences of women and marginalised communities.

Read the full response here buff.ly/iypCOrl

Absence of a clear implementation plan
Insufficient investment in public transport
Lack of intersectional analysis of transport needs

Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Consultation Response

WPG NI Response to For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers and its implications for NI consultation

Read the full response here buff.ly/H4Cp4Qj

WPG NI Urges
Clear, inclusive guidance.
Protection of trans rights and privacy.
Engagement with trans communities.
Recognition of non-binary and intersex identities.

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Bi Visibility Day!

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Raise Your Voice @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social · 17d

Join us for our new workshop on Raise Your Voice Against Misogyny!

Monday, 29th Sep, 7-9pm online

RSVP: forms.gle/pS92p6oNkWjT...

Join us for our new workshop on Raise Your Voice Against Misogyny!
Monday, 29th Sep, 7-9pm online
RSVP: https://forms.gle/pS92p6oNkWjTNN5f7
Misogyny is a form of prejudice and discrimination characterized by contempt, hatred, or ingrained distrust toward women. It manifests in cultural attitudes, institutional practices, and individual behaviours that devalue, objectify, or marginalize women and girls. In this session, we explore what misogyny is, as well as exploring toxic masculinity and more positive forms of masculinity. Participants also get to practice identifying the misogynistic idea or belief behind certain practices, and we explore together what we can do to challenge misogyny in society.

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 17d

📢 The Women’s Policy Group NI, led by WRDA, welcomes the Victims of Sexual Crimes Trauma Mitigation Bill.

This Bill is an important step toward a more just, victim-centred legal process.

The Women’s Policy Group NI, led by WRDA, welcomes the Victims of Sexual Crimes Trauma Mitigation Bill.

We support key provisions including: • Automatic access to legal advisers
• Mandatory PSNI referrals to support services
• Personal impact statements in court
• Free access to sentencing remarks
• Equitable trauma-informed services across NI

This Bill is a vital step toward a more just, victim-centred legal process.

#WRDA #WPGNI #TraumaMitigation #AccessToJustice #VictimSupport

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Raise Your Voice @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social · 20d

Sexual harassment widespread among barristers, review finds
'The report, external found 44% of respondents said they had experienced or observed bullying, harassment or discrimination while working either in person or online over two years.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 23d

Take part in our research and help us understand the scale of the issue of domestic abuse exacerbated by firearms in Northern Ireland.

Complete the short survey here buff.ly/n8QVdzA

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 24d

Our Maternal Advocacy and Support Project is coming to Magherafelt!

The group provides maternal mental health support for women who are pregnant or have children up to the age of 3.

To register contact: [email protected] or call 02879 301601

The Mas peer support group is starting in Magherafelt Women’s Group on Monday 27th October 10am-12pm.

The group provides maternal mental health support for women who are pregnant or have children up to the age of 3.

Stay and Play support for mums and babies/ toddlers

To register contact:
magherafeltwomensgroup@gmail.com
02879 301601

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 26d

Proud to be at #TransPride in Belfast today! WRDA is proud to be a trans inclusive feminist org

Woman holding a sign saying "Support your sisters not just your cisters "

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 28d

Mums need Perinatal Mental health understanding, trauma informed care and kindness – let’s work together to create change

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The Mas project is raising awareness of the need for perinatal mental health training.
We are campaigning for the Think family model to be used when working with women who have children on the child protection register and integrated with a perinatal mental health lens.
We would like to see reform of the case conferencing process.

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 29d

Event sponsor Claire Sugden MLA brings the event to a close reflecting that this is about giving children the best start in life and recognising that women still carry the care burden. We can't leave this as another conversation, we need to create change

Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 29d

Dr Hoyt pays tribute to the many women who have campaigned over the years which has resulted in childcare becoming a political priority

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 29d

Dr Meghan Hoyt from WRDA and Alex Brennan from the Women's Budget Group take us through the checklist to determine if the strategy is fit for purpose

Womens Policy Group NI childcare strategy checklist

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