CW: murder, sexual violence. Simon Levy convicted of murdering two women and raping a third who survived. The Met, BTP & CPS have admitted failings, and the IOPC has opened an investigation. AWRC stands in solidarity with the families of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, Sheryl Wilkins, and the survivor.

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 To mark the day, we're celebrating Rainbow Sisters - our solidarity group for LGBTQ+ women seeking safety. 🗣️ Hiba shared, "I have found a home. Rainbow Sisters is a healing space for me." 1/2

We welcome this coverage about our joint letter from the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector on the need to maintain jury trials. The proposals carry such significant repercussions for women’s access to justice. They demand a much wider debate. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...

Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned

In letter to justice secretary, groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than those made by 12 random people

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This time last week, over 500 people marched to Parliament and met with over 100 MPs about the Government's devastating proposed changes to settlement. And we're not stopping here. It's vital we keep up the pressure. Sign the open letter to the Home Secretary. act.praxis.org.uk/open-letter-...

We welcome Government’s plans for a free Independent Legal Advice service for adult survivors of rape, after years of campaigning for this vital provision to support greater access to justice. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Victims of rape in UK to get free legal advice throughout criminal justice process

Lawyers will be available to help victims understand their rights and challenge unnecessary requests for personal information, the Ministry of Justice said

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Empower yourself to act safely and confidently. Join our #FREE Bystander Training this March and learn practical skills to help create public spaces. You can join the webinar on 19 or 24th March! www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Catego...

Stand Up Against Harassment Training

This active bystander intervention training is designed to empower delegates to be active bystanders when they see harassment taking place, without putting their own personal safety at risk. These…

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Survivors of sexual violence and abuse tell us the criminal justice system is traumatising, and often just as traumatising as the assault itself. But we're here to change that. Drop a 💜 in the comments if you're fighting with us!

We hope that everyone who celebrates Mother's Day had a happy and restful Sunday. Our fantastic staff member Aasifa Usmani spoke to Asian Voice News about the unique challenges BME women face as mothers. You can read the full article on their website: www.asian-voice.com/News/Motherh...

'To get a deeper, more human understanding of the situation, the BBC tracked news reports throughout 2025 from across the UK of women or girls who had been potentially killed by men or boys. Often, such stories had not made national headlines.' www.bbc.com/news/article...

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

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Economic abuse is not just a money problem. Our new report is a wake-up call – it kills. Read 'Hidden risks, fatal consequences: Economic abuse in Domestic Homicide Reviews': https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/what-we-do/policy-influencing/economic-abuse-kills/ #DomesticAbuse #EconomicAbuse

Respect welcomes Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA)'s new landmark report, 'Hidden risks, fatal consequences: Economic abuse in Domestic Homicide Reviews’. 1 economic abuse victim dies every 3 three weeks. This is a wakeup call. Urgent action is needed. https://ow.ly/VRoP50YpEN6

International Women's Day (IWD) is about creating space for ALL women to share their lived experiences and be heard. ♀️ It is important to acknowledge the diversity and intersectionality of these lived experiences, as BME women are often overlooked in conversations about gender equality.

🚨 From today, every person granted refugee status in the UK will be given temporary status of just 30 months. Short-term leave traps people in cycles of uncertainty, making it much more difficult for them to rebuild their lives in our communities. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/2

Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum

Home secretary announces 30-month protection limit, with refugees required to leave if their home countries are later judged safe

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AWRC stands with @projectresist.bsky.social in calling on the UK Government to reconsider its proposed earned settlement immigration model in its entirety and have signed the joint statement along with other women's organisations.

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Today, we and @filiacharity.bsky.social are publishing a statement in opposition to the government's ‘earned settlement’ proposals. If passed, these proposals will have a terrifying impact on the poorest and most vulnerable migrants, particularly women. www.projectresist.org.uk/jointstateme...

There has been a lot of discussion in the news about the Equality Act (2010). It is important to remember that the Equality Act is more than just words. It keeps women from Black and ethnic minority (BME) backgrounds safe from discrimination.

According to new research, the number of women taking their own lives after domestic abuse may be much higher than we think.

Domestic abuse is a national public health emergency, yet more women than ever are seeking help and being failed.

Domestic abuse is getting worse. Education isn't enough alone

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Perpetrators of domestic abuse often weaponise occasions like Valentine’s Day to exert control. One common tactic is lovebombing — excessive affection, gifts and promises used as part of coercive control to create unspoken expectations of compliance and silence.

Experiencing #SexualViolence such as rape or sexual assault can be extremely distressing and isolating for victim-survivors. Our My Support Space app has information about how to talk to others with resources to share to victim-survivors. www.victimsupport.org.uk/mss_app

Reminder: Today is the LAST day you or your organisation can respond to the Government's Public Consultation on their proposed changes to settlement. Check out our follow along guide to help you respond: www.praxis.org.uk/consultation

Consultation — Praxis for Migrants and Refugees

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees@praxisprojects.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The Government is introducing the biggest immigration overhaul in 50 years. They want to make settling here harder than ever as part of a broader attack on migrants and refugees. Now, they're asking what YOU think of their plans. Use our guide & speak up today. www.praxis.org.uk/consultation...

The Victims' Code sets out the rights that every victim is entitled to. The UK Government have launched a new consultation to strengthen the Code. If you’ve navigated the justice system or supported someone who has, your experience matters. Have your say here: consult.justice.gov.uk/victim-polic...

Safer Internet Day invites us to reflect on what online safety should look like. But does the current regulatory framework work for women?

Safer Internet Day: Why the internet needs to be safer for women

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Online abuse = offline inequality. 10 February is Safer Internet Day, an opportunity to raise awareness about online safety and ways to stay safe online. This year's theme is 'Smart tech, safe choices - exploring the safe and responsible use of AI'.

Everyone has the right to a family life, regardless of their immigration status. We urge the UK Government to reconsider these reforms and stop moving the goalposts for people who have settled here lawfully, only to be told they have to wait even longer to call the UK home.

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⚠️New @ippr.org research: 300,000 children will be hit by the Govt’s earned settlement plans. Retrospective changes will deepen child poverty, block access to higher education & trap families in years of uncertainty. This is precarity by design. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is a harmful practice that affects millions of women and girls around the world. Every year, approximately 4 million girls are subjected to FGM. Over half experience it before the age of 5.

Sexual violence can and does happen within LGBT+ relationships and communities. And it's important to shatter the myth that it doesn't. LGBT+ people are often excluded from public narratives about sexual violence, but sexual violence can affect anyone, from any background and any identity.

Like many survivors of sexual violence, Morwenna persisted with a criminal justice process at considerable personal expense, because she wanted to protect other women. Help us fight for criminal justice system reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ #ItsNotOk

Without your support, we can’t demand for a better criminal justice system for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. We can’t do this alone. Help us fight for criminal justice reform. Donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ

Last Saturday marked 20 years since Banaz Mahmod was murdered in a so-called 'honour killing'. Her death sparked wider conversations in the UK’s recognition of so-called 'honour'-based abuse, which is in the process of becoming recognised as a crime in UK law.