Raise Your Voice are offering our workshops to community groups, workplaces, sports teams and more, fully funded, all over Northern Ireland. Find out more and book your workshop by emailing contact@raiseyourvoice.community or visit www.raiseyourvoice.community/host-a-works...

If you need to talk to someone about hate crime, the Hate Crime Advocacy Service can help.

"Stealthing" is covert condom removal. Stealthing is a type of rape and is illegal. Find out more about Stealthing with our explainer;

#SaturdaySlogan 📢 It's not a compliment, it's harassment

We deliver a range of workshops including one on Allyship. Explore the meaning of allyship, and the important role men and boys have to play.

Sexual Offences Legal Advisers (SOLAs) are qualified lawyers who can offer legal advice and support to adult victims of a serious sexual offence. a SOLA will make sure YOUR voice is heard. They will not judge you. They will support you.

Let’s talk about making services accessible for Disabled women Disabled women involved in Dr Ravi K Thiara’s study gave the following tips for improving responses to their experiences of Domestic Violence and Abuse:- -Be informed about disabled women’s needs -Take advice from/consult disabled women

Non Fatal Strangulation is a crime in NI. Find out more about the signs and how to get help with our new explainer;

Let’s talk about Disabled women and workplace sexual harassment Almost seven in ten (68%) Disabled women reported being sexually harassed at work, compared to 52% of women in general. 🧵 1/3

#SaturdaySlogan 📢 My dress does not mean yes!

Let’s talk about Disabled People & difficulties with disclosure Disabled victims may already be socially isolated because of their disability. They may also find it harder to disclose abuse because they have no opportunity to see health/social care professionals without their abuser present. 🧵1/4

When you call Rape Crisis NI's info&support line, a Support Worker will take your call and provide you with information on their One to One Support Service. You can also contact them via their email support on emailsupport@rapecrisisni.org.uk

Let’s talk about learning disability and domestic abuse People with learning disabilities are three times more likely to experience domestic abuse, and in the last year alone it has happened to nearly one in every five people. 🧵 1/2

Consent is FRIES: Freely given Reversible Informed Enthusiastic Specific Content Credit: Planned Parenthood

Let’s talk about Disabled People and domestic abuse dynamics Disabled People encounter differing dynamics of domestic abuse, which may include more severe coercion, control or abuse from carers. Abuse can also happen when someone withholds, destroys or manipulates :- 🧵 1/2

Victim blaming shifts the blame from the perpetrator to the victim. Accountability belongs with the person who caused harm. Always.

#SaturdaySlogan One step at a time, you'll get there.

Let’s talk about Disabled women and Domestic Abuse Disabled women are twice as likely to experience domestic abuse than non-disabled women, and Disabled People are more likely to experience abuse from an adult family member compared to non-disabled people (14% vs 6%). 🧵 1/2

The National Stalking Helpline can provide guidance and information that is tailored to your personal situation

Let’s talk about #DisabilityPrideMonth Every July, the UK honours the achievements and lived experiences of Disabled People. Colours on the Disability Pride Flag represent different disabilities that affect people in different ways:- Red - Physical disabilities 🧵 1/2

International Non-binary People’s Day, is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at celebrating non-binary people, and raising awareness of the issues faced by non-binary people, globally.

It's not care, it's control. Know the signs and where to get help and advice 👇️

#SaturdaySlogan Have trust in your ability, you are more than capable , live your purpose!

If you need to talk to someone about hate crime, the Hate Crime Advocacy Service can help.

Misogyny isn’t just an individual attitude, it’s a prejudice that shapes everyday experiences for women and girls. Let’s call it what it is, understand it, and challenge it. 👇

#SaturdaySlogan 📢 Take care of yourself, you are worth the effort.

24hrs a day the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline provides information, advice and support to those impacted by domestic and sexual abuse across Northern Ireland.

#SaturdaySlogan 📢 Whatever we wear and wherever we go, yes means yes and no means no!

“Can I pull you for a chat?” Reality TV might be entertainment, but it also shapes how we understand consent, communication & boundaries in real life. Read our latest piece buff.ly/f7c85xk #LoveIsland #ConsentMatters #HealthyRelationships

#SatrudaySlogan One step at a time, you'll get there.