Archive for month: June, 2010

2 vacancies – AVA – 4th July 2010

22 June, 2010 (14:44) | Vacancies | By:

AVA is a small national second tier organisation working to end violence against women in the UK. We are recruiting these posts to further develop our work on issues relating to violence against women and problematic substance use. They will be based in London. Stella Project Mental Health Initiative Coordinator full time, £32,532 inc ILW, [...]

Southern Services Manager (London) – Women in Prison – 6th July 2010

22 June, 2010 (14:36) | Vacancies | By:

Vacancy: Women in Prison – Southern Services Manager (London) Women in Prison are looking for an experienced and self-motivated manager to join their senior management team. You will provide strategic and operational management of specialist projects, including employment and education projects, operating in the southern regions of England. You will be able to demonstrate skill [...]

ROW Conference details updated including offer of some free places – 22nd June 2010

11 June, 2010 (10:28) | Events | By:

Rights of Women 35th Anniversary Conference Measuring up? UK compliance with international commitments on violence against women New! Additional free spaces available to small voluntary sector organisations with an income of under £500,000 Plenary speakers ~ Emma Scott, Director, Rights of Women ~ Eleanor Solo, UN Division for the Advancement of Women ~ Lynne Featherstone [...]

The Lady of Burma – WAN – 24th June 2010

11 June, 2010 (10:19) | Events | By:

The Lady of Burma by Richard Shannon 24th June 2010 – 7.00pm Liana Mau Tan Gould makes her final public appearance as Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi in this compelling solo performance about the life of the only Nobel Peace Prize winner who is also a political prisoner. Despite being the democratically elected leader [...]

PA to CEO/ Office Coordinator – Fawcett – 25th June 2010

11 June, 2010 (10:00) | Vacancies | By:

PA to CEO/ Office Coordinator Salary – up to £28,514 The Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading campaign for women’s equality and rights, is seeking a new PA to CEO/ Office Coordinator. A key post which is pivotal to the running of the organisation at this time of ambitious change. The role encompasses being a PA [...]

From DV to Violence Against Women and Girls – Mapping the Journey – AVA – 22nd June 2010

11 June, 2010 (09:55) | Training | By:

Dates 22 June 2010 Trainer Davina James-Hanman Venue AVA office, 1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG Price £90 vol / £130 stat This course is designed to assist local areas in developing their violence against women and girls strategy (VAWG) which needs to be in place by April 2011. Practical guidance will be given to [...]

Food Growing Training – WEN – 21st June 2010

8 June, 2010 (17:47) | Training | By:

Do you want to grow your own herbs, salads, fruits and vegetables? * Free training in organic food growing at John Scurr Community Centre * Supported volunteer placement with community gardening projects in Tower Hamlets * Classes start this month! Run by the Local Food Team at the Women’s Environmental Network What will I gain [...]

Family Support Worker x 2 – nia project – 23rd June 2010

8 June, 2010 (17:26) | Vacancies | By:

the nia project provides a wide range of services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence and other forms of gender violence. The organisation is now recruiting for the following posts within the Children and Young Peoples Service. 1 x Family Support Worker – Maternity Cover (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) F/T (35 [...]

Queen’s Speech Presents Major Risks and Opportunities For Women’s Equality – Fawcett

4 June, 2010 (23:46) | Notices | By:

The Fawcett Society has responded to the Queen’s speech setting out the legislative agenda for the next year. Ceri Goddard, Chief Executive of the Fawcett Society said: “Some of the measures outlined today pose real opportunities to progress the cause of greater equality between women and men, but others could well be regressive. “Extending the [...]

The New Government: a Pro-Choice view – Abortion Rights

4 June, 2010 (23:41) | Notices | By:

Now that the drama of the general election and the negotiations to form a coalition have finally ended, what impact will the result have on the struggle for abortion rights and reproductive choice in the UK? Did we, as we sought in our pre-election lobby campaign, elect a pro-choice Parliament? The results are mixed. We [...]