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Forthcoming Event

Eaves (for Lilith) : Women, Disability, Violence and Abuse

• 23rd November 2006
• Amnesty International UK Building, London EC2

The aim of the seminar is to highlight the violence/abuse that Disabled women experience; the need for agencies in the statutory and voluntary sector to provide appropriate support; and to share best practice to empower Disabled women to overcome the trauma of their experiences. The seminar also highlights the disabling effect that violence/abuse has on women (psychological and physical) and the need to develop strategies to prevent violence against women.

Speakers include:

• Pauline Magowan, Research Fellow, University of Bristol and activist;
• Sarah Maguire, Human Rights Lawyer/practitioner;
• Anne Pridmore, Chair, British Council of Disabled People.

Workshops facilitated by Powerhouse and Ashiana Network.

Other speakers/workshops tbc

The seminar is aimed at:

• Statutory agencies: Primary Care Trust's, The Haven's, Police Services, Social Services, Housing Departments, Supporting People Teams etc.
• Voluntary sector agencies: refuges, hostels, counselling services, advocacy projects
• Any other individuals or organisations interested in working to support and empower Disabled women.