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Information added in April 2010

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Information added to website 21st, 26th and 29th April 2010

Events: “What About Women?” free event – Fawcett – 27th April 2010; And the Struggle Continues: Women’s Liberation 40 Years On – Feminist Fightback – 2nd May 2010; Women’s Design Groups across London – WDS – 12th, 19th 26th May 2010; Stand up for Women! Benefit for Object – 19th May 2010; Walks for Women & their Families – Enfield Women’s Centre – May to August 2010; Women Make Music: Female Music Creators and the Gender Gap – BEV – 24th May 2010; Sound and Silents – Birds Eye View – 27th, 28th and 29th May 2010; Save the Date! How does the UK Measure Up on Violence against Women? ROW 22 June 2010
Notices: Memorial Lecture 2009 and 2010 – Sylvia Pankhurst Memorial Committee; Regressive, stagnant & contradictory: Fawcett’s verdict on parties’ manifestos
Training: Training Courses Summer 2010 – Enfield Women’s Centre – April to June; Some courses outside London now free and one discounted course London – ROW – April to July 2010; Forthcoming training sessions – WDS – May-July 2010
Vacancies: Team Leader And Outreach Worker – Hillcroft – 23rd April 2010; Domestic Violence Services Managers (various regions) – Refuge – 30th April 2010; Southern Services Manager (London) – Women in Prison – 5th May 2010; Refuge Workers and Peripatetic Domestic Violence Worker – Refuge – 6th May 2010; Female Domestic Violence Housing Worker – ADVANCE – 7th May 2010; Director – Women in Prison – 19th May 2010; Board Members – Women’s Pioneer – 20th May 2010
WiL Calendars: Events Calendar; Training Calendar; Funding Calendar

Information added to website 9th, 12th and 14th April 2010

Directory of Groups: Abortion Rights – directory entry updated; AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) – directory entry updated; Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre – directory entry still correct; Refuge – directory entry updated; Rights of Women – directory entry updated; Women in Prison – directory entry updated
Groups closed: GLDVP – now AVA
Events: Women in Publishing Event on Poetry on Wednesday 14th April 2010; Free Seminar: Ending Commercial Sexual Exploitation – Tackling Demand for Prostitution – ROW – 20th April 2010; Take on a new challenge – run 10k for Refuge! – 31st May 2010; Feminism in London 2010 – London Feminist Network – 23rd October 2010
Notices: David Cameron calls for a cut in abortion time limit: Abortion Rights responds; SWAP Campaign – reducing the number of women in prison – Women in Prison; Female Voice in Violence Coalition – nia project; Political Parties’ policies on women still more spin than substance – Fawcett
Vacancies: 7 vacancies at Refuge – Closing date 1 on 14th April and 6 on 21st April 2010; Domestic Violence Co-ordinator – LAWA – 23rd April 2010; Fundraising Intern – Refuge – 23rd April 2010; Research Intern – Refuge – 23rd April 2010; 3 vacancies – Womans Trust – 30th April and 5th May 2010; Helpline Volunteer – Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre – 21st May 2010
Info Added in 2010: Index of information added in February 2010 – archived; Index of information added in January 2010 – archived
WiL Calendars: Events Calendar; Training Calendar; Funding Calendar

Information added to website March 2010

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Information added to website 24th and 31st March 2010

Directory of Groups: Association for Improvement in Maternity Services – directory entry updated; Fawcett – directory entry updated
Groups closed: Bootstrap – change of purpose
Women’s Networks a-z listing: Resisters – network entry updated; Current Network listings by region; Current Network listings that are women only; List your network for free by by downloading and completing form
Events: Free Conference: Parenting And Domestic Violence – nia project – 12th April 2010
Notices: Criminal records for punters from 1 April awareness-raising stunt – Eaves and Object; A questionnaire about sexual violence in Kensington and Chelsea – Eaves; Childcare policies will determine mothers’ vote, new research shows – Daycare Trust; Important changes at GLDVP; Say No to Violence, Say Yes to Gwen – Solace Women’s Aid; Fawcett: Polling shows 49% of women don’t think politicians are considering their views on tax and spending
Vacancies: Chair of the Board of Trustees – Wandsworth Women’s Aid; Young Women’s Advocate – Women’s and Girls Network – 14th April 2010
WiL Calendars: Events Calendar; Training Calendar; Funding Calendar

Information added to website 10th, 14th and 18th March 2010

Events: Free IWD Events for Women – Women and Girls Network – 13, 20, 24 & 27 March 2010; London Local Elections Hustings 2010 – Get your voice heard! – WRC – 24th March 2010; Coffee Mornings – first wednesday of each month – FORWARD
Notices: First of three new Rape Crisis Centres in London to be run by Women and Girls Network; Women voters want more than political charm offensives! – Fawcett; New law announced – Pay for sex and you risk a criminal record – Eaves & Object; Young People Speak Out Media Project – FORWARD
Training: Professional Exchange Seminar: Young Women and Violence 2 – WRC – 16th March 2010; Improving Your Working Relationships with Service Users through Counselling Techniques – GLDVP – 22nd March 2010; FREE Voluntary & Community Sector Building Management Training – WDS – 24th March 2010; Starting Your Enterprise – Become An Entrepreneur! Hillcroft – 3 weekends
Vacancies: Women offenders: a unique research opportunity – Griffin Society – 28th April 2010; Part Time Advice Worker – Solace Women’s Aid – 24th March 2010; Part Time Campaigns Intern – WILPF – 19th March 2010
WiL Calendars: Events Calendar updated 18th March 2010; Training Calendar updated 18th March 2010; Funding Calendar updated 18th March 2010
International Women’s Day 2010 blog: IWD Events London updated 18th March 2010; IWD Events England Regions updated 18th March 2010; IWD Events Scotland Wales ireland updated 18th March 2010; Index of postings by date added; Or follow on twitter

International Women’s Day – 8th March 2010

Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate – Solace – 9th August 2010

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Solace Women’s Aid

Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are looking for a Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to set up an exciting new project in Enfield. You will be supported by our IDVA manager and be part of the SWA IDVA/ISVA services (currently in Islington and Barking and Dagenham), working with women at high risk from domestic violence. The IDVA service will work closely with the police and other multi agency partners through the MARAC in Enfield supporting female survivors of domestic violence. You will undertake risk assessments, provide advice, information and support focusing on improved safety and reducing risk in co-ordination with other agencies. Preference will be given to CAADA trained applicants

SALARY: NJC Scale Point 31-32 (£28,032 – £28,800 OLW)
CLOSING DATE: Monday 9th August 2010 – 12 Noon
INTERVIEWS: Friday 13th August 2010

For information & application pack (we do not accept CVs) ring Maureen or Pat on 0207 428 7656 or email info@solacewomensaid.org

Section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to a CRB disclosure check. No agency fees will be paid for recruitment.

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate – Solace – 9th August 2010

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Solace Women’s Aid

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to work in an exciting new project in Enfield. You will work with the senior IDVA and be part of the SWA IDVA/ISVA services (currently in Islington and Barking and Dagenham), working with women at high risk from domestic violence. The IDVA service will work closely with the police and other multi agency partners through the MARAC in Enfield supporting female survivors of domestic violence. You will undertake risk assessments, provide advice, information and support focusing on improved safety and reducing risk in co-ordination with other agencies. Preference will be given to CAADA trained applicants.

SALARY: NJC scale 29 – 30 (£26,400 – £27,225 OLW)
CLOSING DATE: Monday 9th August 2010 – 12 Noon
INTERVIEWS: Friday 13th August 2010

For information & application pack (we do not accept CVs) ring Maureen or Pat on 0207 428 7656 or email info@solacewomensaid.org

Section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to a CRB disclosure check. No agency fees will be paid for recruitment.

Young People Speak Out! and Africa Programme Updates – Forward

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Young People Speak Out!

Empowering and educating through entertainment

The youth programme continues to expand in Middlesborough, Bristol and Rochdale and gain rapid momentum in London, with a group of 15 young women meeting fortnightly to advance the FORWARD campaign through creative advocacy events.

On July 4th 2010 the FORWARD Women group organised a spectacular evening of entertainment and education to raise awareness on FGM and child marriage. The event titled ‘Let’s Make Noise’ lived up to its name with performances including poetry, songs and powerful dramatic monologues that left the audience stunned. 100 people attended the interactive event in Covent Garden; many of whom joined FORWARD’s mailing list and YPSO Facebook group after being inspired by the various presentations on FORWARD and its work.

This event was possible thanks to funding from the Monica Rabagliati Trust.

We would like to say special thanks to Nora Malik who has been the driving force in transforming the youth programme during her internship. She was a great asset to the youth team! We also welcome Saria as the new youth programme assistant and look forward to her work in expanding the work of the FORWARD Women group.

YPSO on Facebook

YPSO has changed its location on Facebook. For more information, or to join the group, please contact Jenny, jenny@forwarduk.org.uk

Africa Programme

Empowering Girls at risk in Sierra Leone and Liberia

FORWARD is undertaking this joint project funded by the International Planned Parenthood Federation with the Planned Parenthood Association of Sierra Leone Family Planning Association of Liberia. The project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of vulnerable young women including child mothers and pregnant girls. 40 young women from urban slum areas were recruited and trained as peer researchers, to conduct participatory research among their peers. The questions assessed daily life of girls and young women in the community; sexual matters and pregnancy and access to information, support and services.

The findings revealed high rates of teenage pregnancy and school drop out in the community. Girls felt that early FGM initiation of girls was a contributory factor to early sexual initiation. In Sierra Leone and Liberia, FGM is still entrenched and a taboo subject and some girls commented that they would let their daughters undergo FGM initiation due to the advantage it brought to women in social and economic life.

A stakeholder consultation was organised in Freetown to share the study findings and a panel discussion held with selected peer researchers. The research has received national attention and the girls were interviewed on the national television programme “Inside the Petticoat”. The process has also transformed the lives of girls.

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Senior Lecturer (Deputy Director and MA Co-ordinator) – Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit – 3rd August 2010

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Salary: £37,326 – £47,004 per annum inclusive
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences

The Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, established in 1987, has a national and international reputation for its research, evaluation, consultancy and training on violence against women and children.

We are seeking a senior lecturer to join our dynamic team who will deputise for the unit’s Director, co-ordinate a successful MA and develop post-graduate education. You must be able to provide specialist teaching in woman and child abuse, develop new modules and learning materials, supervise MA and PhD students, manage existing and develop new research projects and contribute to the intellectual culture of CWASU. You will be educated to PhD level, have a substantial body of academic publications, extensive knowledge of the field of violence against women and children and recent experience of research and consultancy.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Liz Kelly by on 020 7133 5014 or e-mail: l.kelly@londonmet.ac.uk

Further details about CWASU can be found on http://www.cwasu.org

Closing date for applications: 3 August 2010.

For further details and to submit an application please log on to our website at http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/staff/e-recruitment/

If you have a query please e-mail recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the reference number DASS064.

Please note we do not accept CVs. It is necessary to complete an online application form.

Research and Development Manager Maternity Locum – Eaves Lilith Project – 2nd August 2010

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Eaves Lilith Project is a 2nd tier service working with organisations to combat all forms of violence against women by conducting research, providing training and awareness raising activities, lobbying for legislative changes and working directly with women who have experienced sexual violence.

The Research and Development Manager will:
* Oversee the management of all Research and Development activities
* Develop the project and attract futher funding opportunities
* Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Lilith Project

You must have a strong commitment to delivering a responsive service to vulnerable women and also have the following experience:
* Establish a high profile for the Lilith Project
* Develop the project and attracting further funding opportunities
* Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Lilith Project
* Initiating and managing Lilith relationships with other organisations
* Overseeing the management of all Research and Development activities
* Advising the Eaves Board on strategic matters and taking forward the strategic planning process in the Research and Development Team
* Managing the project in such a way that the organisation achieves the highest possible standards in all areas of service delivery and makes the most effective use of staff and other resources available

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 2nd August 2010
Interview dates: Wednesay 4th August 2010

Salary Amount: SP39 – SP43 £36,096 – £39,621
* This post is exempt under section 7(2) (d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975
* Successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau

Eaves is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that completed application forms only will be shortlisted for this post.

Please ring 0207 840 7124 for an application pack to be sent to you or download from http://www.eaves4women.co.uk/Vacancies/R&DManager.php

Refuge Workers – Refuge – 2nd August 2010

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Refuge is the country’s largest specialist provider of domestic violence services for women and children escaping domestic violence. We have the following opportunities for experienced, committed female* applicants:

Refuge Workers
c. £23,000 pa, pro rata
* Full-time | Locations: Hastings, Wealden, and Eastbourne
* Part –time, 24 hours per week | Location: Lewes
* Fixed term maternity cover | Location: Wealden
* Peripatetic | Covering East Sussex

You will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining clear professional boundaries. It is essential you have direct experience of providing support to women and an understanding of current welfare rights/civil/criminal legislation relating to domestic violence.

You will be required to work as part of an on-call rota.

Benefits include 28 days’ holiday, a non-contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and child care voucher scheme.

An enhanced CRB will be required for these roles. All candidates must have a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpin all the work undertaken by Refuge.

Please visit our website for further details and other opportunities: http://www.refuge.org.uk/working-for-refuge

Closing date: 4pm on Monday, 2nd August 2010.

*Section 7.2(d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.

Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity no. 277424

Senior Individuals and Events Fundraiser – Refuge – 30th July 2010

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Refuge, is the country’s largest specialist provider of domestic violence services for women and children escaping domestic violence. We have the following opportunity.

Senior Individuals and Events Fundraiser
c.£30,000 per annum
Based Tower Hill, London

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced fundraising team. As Senior Individuals and Events Fundraiser you will have responsibility for growing an important area of funding for Refuge.

The successful candidate will have a track record of developing individual and event fundraising income and achieving financial targets. You will have a range of experience of using digital fundraising techniques together with strong communication skills.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this post will hold particular appeal to a self-starting, experienced fundraising professional. This is a hands-on role with the autonomy to develop unrestricted income to support our vital work with women and children experiencing domestic violence.

You must have a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpin all the work undertaken by Refuge.

Benefits include 28 days’ holiday, a non-contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, death in service scheme and child care voucher scheme.

To apply for this role please send your completed application form to recruitment@refuge.org.uk For more information on this and other opportunities please visit our website http://www.refuge.org.uk

Closing date: 30 July 2010.

Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Office Intern – ROW – 30th July 2010

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:35:22 +0000

Office Intern

ROW is looking for an office intern to support us with the administration and delivery of our vital legal advice and information services for women. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience of working within a leading women’s legal organisation. There will be opportunities to learn more about the work of Rights of Women, attend training and other events and be involved in other aspects of our work.

Please send a covering letter addressing the key qualities set out in the role description together with a CV by Friday 30 July 2010.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 5 August 2010 with the internship commencing shortly after.

For further details and role description contact info@row.org.uk or call 0207 251 6575