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All the latest from HER-itage and our affiliates

1 September 2016 18:30 ~ Women’s Self Defence Class starting – Tindlemanor – London

If you are interested in learning some self-defence to boost your confidence, release stress and get fit, we have a group class starting from Thursday 1st of September at 6.30 pm at Tindlemanor in Old St.

These classes will help you learn direct and simple self-defence applications and are open to all levels. They also focus on core/abs training and always finish with a deep stretch to relax body and mind.

This is a great opportunity to exercise and learn self-defence in a safe and friendly environment.

You can try a class for free and benefit from 20% off signing up in September.

Sessions must be booked in advance.

Please, follow the links below to find more details about it in Facebook and Meetup.com.

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/719756024845832/

Meetup.com:
https://www.meetup.com/mindfitnesslondon/events/229578384/

August 31, 2016

21 September 2016 10:00 ~ Safer for Women event – Nottingham Women’s Centre – Nottingham

Until 2.45pm at Nottingham Trent University

Nottinghamshire is leading the way in its response to everyday misogyny and sexual harassment. Nottinghamshire Police is the only police force in the country to categorise misogyny as a form of hate crime – a decision which has created national and international interest. In addition to this pioneering work, we have active collaborations taking place between the public, private and voluntary sectors which aim to make Nottingham a destination city for women.

The event will bring together representatives from the Police, universities, political parties, councils, businesses and the public and voluntary sectors to showcase the work currently being undertaken in Nottingham and the outcomes so far. We will also be launching the new public awareness campaign, which has been developed in partnership by Nottingham Women’s Centre and Nottinghamshire Police.

The event will also make the case for a wider, national response to these issues; as well as providing an opportunity to consider what more needs to be done to make all public spaces safer for women.

Speakers will include:

  • Sue Fish – Temporary Chief Constable, Nottinghamshire Police
  • Laura Bates – Founder of The Everyday Sexism Project
  • Sam Smethers – Chief Executive of The Fawcett Society

RSVP by Monday 12th September 2016 via the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safer-for-women-event-tickets-27046403521

August 31, 2016

14 September 2016 9:00 ~ Disparity in Britain, Changing Europe – The real experience of women subjected to Domestic Abuse – Shakti Women’s Aid – Edinburgh

Free (*)

Brexit and it’s predecessor the EU deal has swelled the numbers of migrant women affected by ‘no recourse to public funds’. Women from the EU are now joining the ranks with their non EU sisters in being denied safe ways to end domestic abuse due to their immigration status. Attend our conference to learn more about the negative impact of government policy on migrant women and what you could do to reduce its impact.

Speakers include:

  • Pragna Patel – Southall Black Sisters
  • Mridul Wadhwa – Shakti Women’s Aid
  • David Brown – Head of Immigration, Drummond Miller Solicitors
  • Henri Krishna – Child Poverty Action Group
  • Sean Bell – Practice Manager, CEC Children & Families

Registration will start at 9.00am, the conference will begin promptly at 9.30am. The morning will comprise of several speakers, with 2 workshops in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.

(*) You/your organisation will be invoiced for the ticket price. (£60.00) Cancellation fee is £20. If cancelling within less than 7 days notice before the event, you will be invoiced for the full ticket price of £60.

  • Wednesday, 14 September 2016 from 09:00 to 16:30
  • Norton Park Conference Centre – 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disparity-in-britain-changing-europe-the-real-experience-of-women-subjected-to-domestic-abuse-tickets-26559942503

August 26, 2016

30 September 2016 9:30 ~ Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: Making the Invisible Visible – Scottish WA & RC Scotland – Edinburgh

2016 marks the 40th anniversary of both Scottish Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland.  To celebrate this important landmark the organisations are co-hosting a seminar which will focus on intimate partner sexual violence.

The seminar will comprise speakers, a dramatic performance and time for questions and discussion.  It will address progress made in tackling the issue and consider what still needs to be tackled.

Keynote speaker: Solicitor General Alison Di Rollo

Dramatic performance: ‘Kaleidoscope’ by Naomi Breeze.

Until 1.00pm @ Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR

  • Cost £25

Book online at http://www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk/news-events/events/intimate-partner-sexual-violence-making-invisible-visible

August 26, 2016

Become a Women’s Aid Campaign Champion

Women’s Aid Campaign Champions support Women’s Aid’s national campaigns on a local level, give survivors of domestic violence a voice and help to ensure that politicians and other key decision makers are listening!

“Campaigning has empowered me. Knowing that my voice is heard in the political sphere when I have spoken at Parliamentary events and at an APPG meeting, it’s important for me to know that my experiences will help other survivors and shape future legislation and service provision.”

– Survivor and Women’s Aid campaigner

How does it work?

When you have signed up to become a campaign champion we will send you all the information you need to get involved. Every campaign we run has actions for our Campaign Champions.

Depending on how much time you have to give you might sign a petition, send a tweet, write to your MP, set up a local meeting or event to raise awareness, secure local media coverage or attend and support national events. We send you all the information, resources and materials that you might need.

Sign up at https://www.womensaid.org.uk/campaign-champions/

August 26, 2016