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- Women’s Aid domestic violence Helpline now accessible in 170 languagesIssued 19 Jan 2012
New language interpretation service for women experiencing Domestic Violence Information for women on www.womensaid.ie translated into seven languages In 2010 minority ethnic women represented nearly a third (29%) of Women's Aid Support Service users. Women's Aid are delighted to announce today, 19th January, that the ...
- Home is where the hurt is for some women and children this ChristmasIssued 13 Dec 2011
Women's Aid National Helpline hears from women about more frequent and more severe abuse against them and their children. In nearly half of all calls to the helpline it is disclosed that children are living with domestic violence. 1,658 incidents of child abuse disclosed by ...
- Children are the silent, unseen and unheard victims of Domestic Violence
Issued 23 Nov 2011
Link between child abuse and domestic violence must be acknowledged in new child protection structures and reviews of Family Law and domestic violence legislation. 1,658 incidents of child abuse disclosed by callers to Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline in 2010.
- Press Advisory: Children are the silent, unseen and unheard victims of Domestic ViolenceIssued 22 Nov 2011
Women's Aid highlights the link between child abuse and domestic violence. The Women's Aid One in Five Women National Balloon Action launches the 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women. To launch its 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women on Thursday 24th ...
- Volunteer at WAWA Charity Shops in Dublin!Issued 9 Sep 2011
What is WAWA?Located in Aungier Street and Dundrum on Dublin's Southside, the WAWA Charity Shops specialise in high value, low-cost donated items ranging from shirts to skirts and books to bow ties. All proceeds raised in our shops go towards the Women's Aid National Freephone ...
- Women's Aid needs Dublin volunteers for its National Freephone Helpline.
Issued 5 Sep 2011
Women's Aid has begun a recruitment drive for volunteers to work on its National Freephone Helpline that supports women and their children who are living with physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. The Women's Aid Helpline is a national domestic violence support service based in ...
- Women's Aid are recruiting for a Receptionist/Financial AssistantIssued 8 Aug 2011
Women's Aid is now recruiting to fill the following position:Receptionist/Financial Assistant (Ref: RecAs FinRes) Permanent Contract - 35 hours per weekWorking as part of a team, the Receptionist/Financial Assistant reports directly to the Financial Manager of Women's Aid. Key responsibilities of the post include assisting ...
- Women's Aid Welcomes Amendments to the Domestic Violence ActIssued 5 Aug 2011
The Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 makes long campaigned for changes to extend legal protection from domestic violence Parents with a child in common are now able to apply for Safety orders regardless of cohabitation Cohabiting partners can now apply for Safety Orders without ...
- Share your 2010 16 Days Actions on the 16 Days Blog in 2011!
Issued 4 Jul 2011
Women's Aid is gearing up for the 16 Days of Action in November 2011. We hope you can take some time to inform us of your own experiences in your 16 Days campaign actions too: What: Share your 2010 campaign action experiences with other organisations ...
- Stock up on summer reading while supporting Women's Aid
Issued 20 Jun 2011
To stock up on your summer reading pop down to WAWA - the Women's Aid shop on Aungier Street, opposite DIT, and be completely wawa'd by the latest amazing range of books. Over 500 new titles are all available at darn excellent discounts. All are ...
- Technology Increasing Factor in Abuse of Women, Especially Young Women
Issued 15 Jun 2011
13,575 Disclosures of abuse to the National Freephone Helpline 48,000 visits to website - an increase of 52% since launch of new website Announcement of Women's Aid 2010 Statistics Women's Aid today (Wednesday, 15th of June) announced details of calls to its Domestic Violence National ...
- Press Advisory: Technology Increasing Factor in Abuse of Women, Especially Younger WomenIssued 8 Jun 2011
New Domestic Violence Figures to be announced Launch of Women's Aid 2010 annual statistics report Women's Aid will announce (on 15th June 2011) new domestic violence figures based on statistical analysis of calls and visits to its National Freephone Helpline and Support Services in 2010. ...
- Women's Aid is currently recruiting for the post of Project Leader - TrainingIssued 2 Jun 2011
This is a 35 hour per week position with a permanent contract. The post will be housed in the Social Change Department and report to the Training Manager, Social Change Department. As part of a team, the training project leader will:Design and deliver training to ...
- Is he 2in2u? Women’s Aid highlights abuse of young women on Valentine’s Day.
Issued 14 Feb 2011
Women's Aid launches its new national
- Festive Season Stress Can Trigger Violence at Home - Women's Aid
Issued 20 Dec 2010
National Helpline hears from women experiencing more frequent and more severe abuse Fundraising appeal underway to support vital domestic violence service Women's Aid today (Monday, 20th December) revealed that women experiencing domestic violence are disclosing that the extra stress of the festive period is triggering ...
