Posts in the "Cork" category
West Cork Women Against Violence 16 Days Campaign
Posted on November 21, 2012
The West Cork Women Against Violence Project has organised a number of activities to highlight the 16 Days Campaign. These include running 3 primetime ads per day throughout the 16 Days of Action on C103fm- the Cork county wide radio station addressing financial, emotional and physical abuse.
The Southern Star, West Cork's leading newspaper will also carry a major article highlighting the reasons behind the 16 Days of Action and its importance locally and globally. In addition the WCVAW is running a volunteer recruitment drive during the period with Information Days in Clonakilty, Skibbereen and Macroom. More information is available from Marie Mulholland at 027-53847
Permanent link | Comments | Categories: Women's Support Service • 25th November - 10th December • Cork
Cork Domestic Violence Network Open Day
Posted on October 12, 2012
Cork Domestic Violence Network is hosting an awareness raising Open Day on 18th October 2012.
The Network is comprised of the following agencies;
Cuanlee Refuge, Kyrl's Quay, Cork - 021-4277698
Edel House, Good Shepherd Services, Grattan Street - 021-4274240
Liberty St House, Domestic Violence Social Work Service - 021-4921728
Mná Feasa,16 Pope's Quay, Cork Women's Domestic Violence Project - 021-4211757
OSSCork,94 South Main Street, Domestic Violence Information and Resource Service - 1800 497 497
All agencies will be open for visitors to come and learn more about their services from 11 am-4pm including lunch hour so why not go along and find out more about the great work they do.
Permanent link | Comments | Categories: 18th October 2012 • Cork • Women's Support Service
Doves, a symbol of hope and love in West Cork
Posted on November 24, 2011
AS part of the 16 Days of Action 2011, West Cork Women Against Violence Project are holding a rememberance event on the 8th December on Wolfe Tone Square in Bantry at 1.00 pm. The Project will showcase 5 Balloons, 4 black and 1 white to visually represent the 1 in 5 women that experience domestic violence in Ireland. We will also release Doves as symbols of hope for the future during this time and have some background musical accompaniment.
Permanent link | Categories: Cork • Women's Support Service
Caha Family Resource Centre Balloon Action Day
Posted on November 30, 2010
On 25th November the Caha Family Resource Centre took part in the Women's Aid National Balloon Action Day. Balloons were released in various locations in the Beara Penninsula in solidarity with the one in five women experiencing domestic violence.
Permanent link | Comments | Categories: FRC • Cork
West Cork Women Against Violence Project Radio Campaign
Posted on October 18, 2010
West Cork Women Against Violence Project is running a series of Radio and newspaper advertisements as part of The 16 Days of Action on Violence against Women 2010, in order to highlight our service. The advertisements will focus on physical, and financial violence towards women. They would like to acknowledge and thank COSC for their support in enabling this campaign.
If you are in the West Cork area and are experiencing domestic violence now / have in the past or you are affected in any way by these advertisements, then you can contact us on 1800 203 136 weekdays during the hours below where you can speak with a support worker, or make an appointment to meet face to face at our offices in Harbour View, Bantry, Co. Cork.
Permanent link | Comments | Categories: Cork • Women's Support Service
