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Event Summary: Exploring the Culture of FGM and Domestic Abuse seminar
On 25 May 2018 WAITS and the Allies Network held a one-day Conference ‘Exploring the Culture of FGM and Domestic Abuse in BAME communities’, which was aimed at professional’s commissioners and practitioners.
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What’s On : WAITS Salsa fundraising evening
We are pleased to announce that WAITS is holding our Salsa fundraising evening at the Jam House St Pauls Square. A night of fun, food and salsa, dance class, and live music by Del Camino in aid of WAITS Domestic Abuse Service.
- Domestic Violence
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Event : Women’s Resource Centre & WAITS CEDAW consultation
You are invited to contribute to the Shadow Report to the United Nations on The British Government response to eliminating violence against women. This event takes place on n Monday 26 February 2018.
Web design & management for VCO’s and enterprises
First Stop Web Design is a growing community collective specialising in the design and management of accessible websites for charities, community enterprises and small businesses.
WAITS thanks local companies for their support
WAITS Trustees and Staff would like to thank VWV Solicitors and HSBC Five Ways Team for their donations and support which helps our vital work with vulnerable women in Birmingham.
Legal aid cuts exposing domestic abuse victims to court ordeal
Victims of domestic abuse increasingly face being cross-examined by their attackers because legal aid cuts make it difficult to qualify for courtroom representation, according to research by Citizens Advice.
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Guardian : Communities News
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