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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a 20% rise in domestic abuse. WAITS staff have been operating throughout the pandemic – supporting, advocating, and empowering service users.
Category: News & Views
Domestic Abuse Bill – EHRC second briefing
The EHRC has released a new briefing for Committee Stage of the Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Lords. This second briefing focusses on amendments to improve protections for survivors in the courts.
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.
WAITS celebrates 25 years of action : 1993 to 2018
WAITS board and Senior Management Team have been looking towards our future goals despite the difficult funding climate. Spurred on by our 25th Anniversary coming up in November 2018.
WAITS opened its third refuge in March 2018
Our first newsletter in 2017 contained a plea for help in raising funds for a new refuge to support women in need of safe confidential accommodation fleeing domestic abuse. “We’ve done it”
WAITS CEO attends civil society reception at 10 Downing Street
On the 29th March CEO Marcia Lewinson was invited by the Prime Minister to attend a reception for civil Society at 10 Downing Street, (āCelebrating Civil Society in the Midlands Receptionā).
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Woman’s Hour : BBC News Feeds
- Family farming with Janice and Matt Baker; New maternal mental health hubs; Author Susan Spindler; Statues of famous women
- The Feminisation of Chocolate
- Sharon Stone. The impact of pornography on young people. Actor Vanessa Kirby
- Summer music festivals line-ups - how many female artists are included?
- Sharon Stone, Gillian Keegan MP, Fertility & Race
