What we do
We seek to build bridges between members of faith Communities or faith-centric organisations and domestic abuse prevention specialists and organisations within the violence against women and girls’ sector.
Become a member
We are always looking for people and organisations who want to join our movement to end VAWG. If you agree that faith can be used to build a safer world for women and girls, click here to learn more about becoming a member
Latest Updates
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The Role of Faith Leaders; Gate Openers or Gate Closers in Ending Violence against Women and Girls?Just as, if some of us were to move to a new area, we may seek out a local gym or pub to socialise and connect with others with similar values and interests. This is the equivalent to seeking out your local religious community via a place of worship for people with faith or from faith-based/religious communities. This leaves faith leaders and communities to therefore, act as either gate openers or gate closers when it comes to preventing violence against women and girls. This is heavily dependent on the expertise knowledge and training of faith/community leaders when it comes to dealing with issues around this important topic.
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ADDRESSING SPIRITUAL ABUSE IN ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSThis guidance was written at a time of global flux and national disruption in the second wave of lockdown in the UK. In the early weeks of 2021, representatives from FORWARD, Jewish Women’s Aid, Latin American Women’s Right Service, Muslim Youth Helpline, Restored, Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, Welsh Women's Aid and advocates Natalie Collins and Nikki Dhillon-Keane came together to support efforts in the sector in contributing to the Domestic Abuse Bill consultation in preparations for it to receive royal assent on 29 April 2021.
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