Archive for month: March, 2009

Holiday Playscheme Worker – nia project

6 March, 2009 (20:15) | Vacancies | By:

the nia project is a charity which provides services for women and children who have experienced violence against women including domestic violence. Our offices are located in Islington and Hackney the nia project Family Support Services team are looking for two enthusiastic play workers to help run this year’s Easter playscheme which runs from 6 [...]

Female Housing Support Worker p/t – Ashiana

6 March, 2009 (20:05) | Vacancies | By:

Female Housing Support Worker* 21 hpw East London £23,748 + OLW of £1,692 pro rata Ashiana provides refuge and outreach services to South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women aged 16-30 who are experiencing domestic violence, and training, counselling and support services for young people affected by domestic violence. You will provide practical and emotional support [...]

February Newsletter Women’s Action Network (WAN)

6 March, 2009 (19:53) | Notices | By:

The February edition of Amnesty’s Women’s Action Network (WAN) newsletter is packed with news, actions and events. We hope that you’ll be able to take action on behalf of the incredible women featured here. News Zimbabwe: Jestina Mukoko still in custody Amnesty is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defender Jestina [...]

FREE: One-day DIY Workshop – WAMT

6 March, 2009 (16:07) | Training | By:

Are You Unemployed? Are You Female? And live in: Hackney, Waltham Forest, Newham, Tower Hamlets, or Greenwich? Then Learn Painting and Decorating Skills And Understanding Electricity in the Home BOOK NOW! Taking Place on: 11th March 17th March 19th March 25th March 26th March At: Old Town Hall, The Broadway, Stratford Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm [...]

GLDVP Newsletter – March 2009

6 March, 2009 (15:28) | Notices | By:

The latest GLDVP Newsletter is now available online! To access a copy of our March 2009 newsletter go to http://www.gldvp.org.uk/C2B/document_tree/ViewADocument.asp?ID=300&CatID=146

This recession must not be used as an excuse to send women back to the kitchen – Fawcett

6 March, 2009 (15:12) | Notices | By:

The Fawcett Society issued on 4th March 2009 a report (see below) which calls on government to take urgent action to counter the impact of the recession on women. The report ‘Are women bearing the burden of the recession?’ is published to coincide with a roundtable on this topic hosted by Minister for Women, Harriet [...]

Free range children, an afternoon policy discussion to be held in Westminster – Daycare Trust

6 March, 2009 (14:52) | Events | By:

Daycare Trust Event on Tuesday 17 March 2009 This forthcoming policy discussion entitled “Free range children” will debate a multi-disciplinary approach to improving the health and happiness of children. What can professionals working with children do to provide truly life enhancing experiences for children? In these days of integrated working through Children’s Centres and the [...]

The Limits of Tolerance – WAFE March Meeting

6 March, 2009 (14:45) | Events | By:

Women Against Fundamentalism and For Equality (WAFE) 11 March 2009 from 6:00-8:00pm House of Lords, Room G (Via Black Rod’s Garden Entrance) Programme 6:00 Welcome to Open Meeting – Chair: Baroness Harris of Richmond 6:15 Speaker: Lord Lester of Herne Hill, QC – Theme: The Limits of Tolerance 7:15 WAFE Reports – Speakers: * Elizabeth [...]