Information Current

Information added to website 18th and 23rd May 2012

Events
Women seeking refuge in a climate of cuts – ROW ~ 23rd May 2012
Notices
Equalities Red Tape Challenge – Fawcett’s response
Training
An introduction to the Feminist Library Pamphlet Collection ~ 26th May 2012
Media: Understanding the basics – WRC ~ 12th June 2012
Training Courses London – Rights of Women ~ 13th June, 10th and 24th October 2012
Influence the political policies and practice that impact women’s lives – CAWN ~ 18th June 2012
Strategic planning – WRC ~ 29th June 2012
Individual donors: Understanding the basics – WRC ~ 11th July 2012
Vacancies
Poppy National Co-ordinator – Eaves ~ 24th May 2012
2 vacancies – Object – 10th June 2012
Youth Programme Assistant – Internship Programme – FORWARD ~ 10th June 2012

Information added to website 4th and 10th May 2012

Events
Pro-Choice Public Meeting – Abortion Rights ~16th May 2012
Notices
A Women’s Agenda for the Local Elections May 2012 – Survey Results
Fawcett on Queen’s speech: flexible parental leave / red tape challenge
Vacancies
Administration and Finance Worker – Women in Prison ~ 18th May 2012
Policy and Campaigns Internship – Power and Agency campaign – Fawcett ~ 22nd May 2012
Info Added in 2012
Index of information added in March 2012 – archived
Index of information added in February 2012 – archived
Index of information added in January 2012 – archived
WiL Calendars
Events Calendar – updated 13th May 2012
Funding Calendar – updated 13th May 2012
Training Calendar – updated 13th May 2012

A Women’s Agenda for the local elections May 2012

Please take our survey by 2nd May 2012 by 9pm
This year our survey to find out women’s thoughts and intentions prior to the local elections has some of the same questions as previous years and some to reflect recent issues. It is divided into 5 (short!) sections:

    1. The value of women only services
    2. Women, the riots, Murdoch Leveson, the Cuts
    3. Funding of women’s groups and localism
    4. Your voting intentions on May 3rd
    5. About you

Take the survey online by clicking here

Information added to website 2nd May 2012

Notices
Friends of the Women’s Library update on the future of the Library
Women in Black, vigils and Facebook page
Vacancies
8 Vacancies – Solace Women’s Aid ~ 7th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 18th May 2012
Youth Worker – Newham Asian Women’s Project – 11th May 2012
4 vacancies – Advance ~ 25th May 2012 and 8th June 2012

Information added to website 24th April 2012

Events
Events and Outings – Enfield Women’s Centre ~ May to August 2012
Notices
Online Survey: Sexual Violence, Substance Use and Capacity to Consent – AVA
They Dare Not Complain – AIMS
Training
Training Courses – Summer Term – Enfield Women’s Centre ~ April to July 2012
Vacancies
Head of Women’s Library
Communications Internship – Fawcett ~ 30th April 2012
Project Worker – IMECE ~ 10th May 2012
Counsellor (p/t) – IMECE ~ 11th May 2012
Admin Worker – women@well ~ 14th Mary 2012
WiL Calendars
Events Calendar – updated 25th April 2012
Funding Calendar – updated 25th April 2012
Training Calendar – updated 25th April 2012

Information added to website 13th and 17th April 2012

Directory of Groups
Clean Break – is now part of the directory
Tindlemanor – is now part of the directory
Women on the Frontline Ministries – is now part of the directory
Groups own websites
List of groups own web sties updated
Groups closed
Women’s Design Service
Events
What About Women – a pre-election Mayoral debate hosted by the Fawcett Society ~ 23rd April 2012
Images of exploited and trafficked women – The role of the media and campaigning in women’s empowerment – CAWN ~ 27th April 2012
Notices
Save legal aid for women experiencing violence – ROW ~ 16th April 2012
Latest news from the Women’s Action Network – and new blog
Rights of Women – Focus on Women Issue 16, 2012 – and feedback survey
Research request: How black women cope or seek help after experiencing violence – CWASU – 15th June 2012
Rights of Women seeking women to interview in London
New Services for Unemployed Kurdish Women in Hackney – Roj Women
Training
FREE Funding Seminar for Organisations that work with Women in Barnet – WRC ~ 24th April 2012
Vacancies
Community Support Volunteers – WISH
Advice Worker (Female) – Solace ~ 17th April 2012
Play Therapist (Part-time 20 hrs per week) – nia project ~ 27th April 2012
East London Rape Crisis Advocate Educator – nia project ~ 23rd April 2012
Safe Choices Project Worker x 2 – nia project ~ 23rd April 2012
Fundraising Internship – Fawcett ~ 24th April 2012
WiL Calendars
Events Calendar – updated 18th April 2012
Funding Calendar – updated 18th April 2012
Training Calendar – updated 18th April 2012

Information added to website 2nd April 2012

Events
Running your own publishing house – Women in Publishing ~ 11 Apr 2012
Notices
Women’s Design Service has closed
44 Portland Place (YWCA Central Club) temporarily closed
Corston 5 Years On – What Progress Has Been Made? – Women in Prison
Training
Sexual exploitation of children and young people – CWASU ~ 3rd May 2012
Vacancies
Treasurer – Women in Prison ~ 6th April 2012
Central Services Manager & Office and Facilities Coordinator – Solace ~ 10th and 16th April 2012
Advice Worker (Substance Misuse) – Eaves ~13th April 2012
Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer – Eaves ~16pril 2012
Events Fundraising Officer – Eaves ~16pril 2012
Info Added in 2011
Index of information added in December 2011 – archived
Index of information added in November 2011 – archived
Index of information added in October 2011 – archived
WiL Calendars
Events Calendar – updated
Funding Calendar – updated
Training Calendar – updated

Domestic and Sexual Violence Helplines

Domestic Violence Helplines
National 24 Hour Freephone Helpline : 0808 2000 247
* List of Refuges England
Scotland Domestic Abuse Helpline : 0800 027 1234
* List of Refuges Scotland
Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline : 0808 8010 800 – Open 24 hours
* List of Refuges Wales
Northern Ireland 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline : 0800 917 1414
* List of Refuges Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland National Freephone Helpline : 1800 341 900
Broken Rainbow LGBT Domestic Violence Service (UK) :
* NB New Number: 0300 999 LGBT(5428) Mon 2-8pm, Wed 10-1pm, Thurs 2-8pm
Rape Crisis Helplines
National Freephone Helpline : 0808 802 9999 : 12-2.30 and 7-9.30 Every Day of the Year
England and Wales
Scotland
Rape Crisis Network Ireland
Rape Crisis Network Europe
Sexual Assault Referral Centres
These centres are safe locations where victims of sexual assault can receive medical care and counselling, quickly and sympathetically; and bring together all of the different legal and medical agencies and departments in one place, which helps both the victims and those investigating the crimes.
Helpline info last updated 13th December 2011
Please let us know of any errors ~ Thanks