Knowledge: violence and abuse
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Links
- Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development
http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/ - International organisation dedicated to stopping harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation which violate the human rights of women and girls. Information about their activities and campaigns, news, and volunteer/job opportunities.
- The Network for Surviving Stalking
http://secure.nss.org.uk/ - Providing support to people affected by stalking. Contains an advice section, information on UK law, personal stories, and contact details.
- Women's Support Project
http://www.womenssupportproject.co.uk/ - Work on a range of issues including domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, child sexual abuse and incest. Information about their activities, programmes, publications, aqnd training services.
- Child And Woman Abuse Studies Unit
http://www.cwasu.org/ - A project in London Metropolitan University; information about courses, training, research projects, vacancies and internships, campaigns, and statistics.
- The Zero Tolerance Charitable Trust
http://www.zerotolerance.org.uk/ - Promotes innovative policy and practice to tackle the root causes of male violence against women and children. Information about their campaigns, events, news and contacts.
- Muslim Women's Helpline
http://www.mwhl.org/ - Provides Muslim girls and women experiencing a crisis with a free, confidential listening service and referral to Islamic consultants, plus practical help and information where required. Information about services, and contact numbers.
- Southall Black Sisters
http://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk/ - Provide a resource centre in West London offering a comprehensive service to women experiencing violence and abuse. Information about their services, campaigns, publications and research, and contact details.
- End Violence Against Women
http://www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/ - A national coalition of individuals and organisations calling on government, public bodies and others to take concerted action to end violence against women. Information about the campaign, events, and membership.
- Vday UK
http://www.vdayuk.org/ - Information about an annual event calling for an end to violence against women and girls. Includes a history, international links, press releases, and resources for organisers.
- Women At Risk
http://www.womenatrisk.org.uk/ - Charity working to prevent abuse of women in the UK and worldwide; information about their fundraising, project work, and specialist areas of work.
- The White Ribbon Campaign UK
http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/ - UK branch of the global campaign to ensure men take more responsibility for reducing the level of violence against women. Information about activities, events, resources, history, and FAQ.
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