Yes you heard that right, tiny cubes of rubbish from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding are on sale for $25 each. But what would you rather - a piece of soggy confetti scooped from the floor, or helping a child make new memories after fleeing domestic abuse?

When high-profile perpetrators are given a platform, it sends a dangerous message, that violence against women and girls has no consequences. For survivors, it minimises their experiences and makes it even harder to speak out. We must do better. Stand with survivors.

Abuse doesn’t always show up in the way you expect, it can play in different positions, and it often doesn’t stop at one tactic.

Whoever you support this world cup, make sure it includes survivors of domestic abuse. Big matches should never mean fear at home. Put up our poster and start the conversation. Download yours for free: campaign.refuge.org.uk/page/192659/...

Women deserve to feel sale in their own homes and online. Sign our open letter to the Prime Minister to demand urgent change and give women the safety they deserve >> campaign.refuge.org.uk/page/187385/...

1/ 🆕 Proud to support the launch of ‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’ - Imkaan’s new campaign and research release highlighting how Black and minoritised women are being left out of specialist mental health support. 📑🔗: bit.ly/4bF54ni

Domestic abuse doesn't always look like bruises or a hole in the wall... sometimes it looks like a picture-perfect home. This International Women’s Day we want every woman suffering domestic abuse to know she isn't alone. Support is available, call on 0808 2000 247.

Take a tour around this picture-perfect house... now look again, can you spot the red flags? 🚩 Trigger warning for domestic abuse. youtu.be/FaYJfFaXz7M

Home is Where the Hurt is

YouTube video by Refuge

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'I met the devil, but chose to live' Read more from survivor Esther* here: www.lbc.co.uk/article/dome...

'I met the devil, but chose to live' How New Year’s Eve marked one woman’s end to abuse, addiction and homelessness | LBC

Esther* is clear about one thing: she does not want to be defined by what was done to her.

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This time of year can be extremely difficult for women living with an abuser, but you are not alone. Our National Domestic Abuse Helpline is open 24/7, 365 days a year. If you need support over the festive period, we are here for you. Share for anyone who might need our number 💗

Many children in our refuges worry that Santa won't be able to find them this year. You can bring joy to the children waking up in a refuge this Christmas morning and support their mums by donating a toy or vital essentials they may need. Donate today >> donate.refuge.org.uk/page/180210/...

Join us this February for our four-part event series that will explore how technology shapes trust, intimacy, and control in the digital age. 🚨 Dont miss your chance to get 2 for 1 tickets during the final day of 16 Days of Activism. Sign up today: www.eventbrite.com/e/fashioning...

You can make twice the impact this Giving Tuesday! Right now, your donations to our Christmas Appeal will kindly be matched by The Brook Trust, meaning your donation of £10 turns into £20 or give £25 and it’ll be matched to £50. Make a difference this Christmas donate.refuge.org.uk/page/182019/...

This Christmas, you can give the gift of safety, hope and joy. Many women flee their abusers with nothing but the clothes on their back. They come to our refuges exhausted and scared. Help us make their first Christmas of freedom, one they’ll want to remember donate.refuge.org.uk/page/180211/...

This week the Big Give will be matching our supporters' donations meaning you can double the impact of your donation, at no extra cost to you. Every 2 minutes, someone turns to us for help. You can help make sure that Refuge is there for every woman who needs us: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Adaptive technology within the home is a lifeline for disabled women. But it can also be weaponised by abusive partners Too often, disabled survivors who report concerns are dismissed by agencies, who believe their abusive partners over them. Read our latest blog > refuge.org.uk/news/when-te...

This #BHM we will be sharing stories of power and pride from survivors, supporters and staff. Both misogyny and racism are deeply-rooted across society, causing unacceptable barriers for Black women reporting abuse. Deeply entrenched misogynoir devalues Black survivors and dismisses their trauma.

Can we have just 5 minutes of your time? To help our work we’d love to better understand who our supporters are, to ensure our communications are inclusive and representative. All answers are anonymous, take our support survey today >> www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OwnRefuge2...

A reminder this World Suicide Prevention Day for anyone who may be struggling: you are not alone. Domestic abuse can take many forms, and psychological abuse and coercive control can be just as destructive as physical abuse. (1/3)

This Sunday (7th September) there will be a nationwide Emergency Alert test at 3pm. For women experiencing #DomesticAbuse, a hidden phone can be a lifeline. The Emergency alert this week will trigger a loud siren noise, even if your phone is on silent.

"VAWG is an epidemic. It permeates every element of our society and is perpetrated by men from all walks of life." Read more from survivor of #DomesticAbuse, Jane 👇 www.bigissue.com/opinion/asyl...

I'm a survivor of domestic violence. Asylum hotel protests do not speak for me

The recent protests outside asylum hotels claim to ‘protect women and girls’. But they are not about women's safety at all.

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The future of tech safety starts here. Join Refuge’s Tech Safety Summit to find out how you could better protect survivors in a digital world. 🗓️ Save the date: 23 & 24 September 2025 🎟️ Get your tickets today: refugetechsafetysummit.vfairs.com

Either as a comfort, source of inspiration, or a means to escape – we know books can have a huge impact. £5 could buy a book for a child staying in one of our refuges, creating bonding moments between a mother and child, and helping them create new memories: donate.refuge.org.uk/page/175627/...

🚨Vital conversations about violence against women and girls are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda. We've joined 200 organisations to urge the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG. It is #NotInOurName

One in five children will have been exposed to domestic abuse in their lifetime. Donate today to help us make new, positive memories for a child staying in one of our refuges >> donate.refuge.org.uk/page/173454/...

Refuge has repeatedly raised urgent concerns about the devastating impact Crown Court backlogs are having on survivors of domestic abuse. Court delays are deeply traumatic for many survivors, and women often tell Refuge they feel let down by the very system that is supposed to protect them. (1/2)

We’re teaming up @lovingmeuk.bsky.social to challenge harmful stereotypes about the LGBTIQ+ community’s experiences of abuse. Loving Me is a specialist by-and-for service providing support for trans+ and non-binary people experiencing domestic abuse 1/4)

Together we can make more happy memories for children who have escaped fear and violence. Almost 50% of people in our refuges are children, let's make this summer one to remember Donate a parcel today >> donate.refuge.org.uk/page/173454/...

The verdict in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial highlights the significant barriers and power imbalances survivors face when speaking out – particularly against powerful, wealthy and influential individuals. (1/3) www.stylist.co.uk/news/coerciv...

“This is what everyone keeps getting wrong about Cassie Ventura and coercive control”

“Survivors can still feel affection for the person who’s hurting them.”

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Abuse can happen to anyone, but LGBTIQ+ people often face unique forms of harm, stigma, and silence. @galopuk.bsky.social