JK Rowling has announced the opening of a new "women-only" support service for female victims of sexual violence in Edinburgh.
Launched to follow the 16 Days Campaign for the elimination of violence against women, Beira’s Place will be a support and advocacy service for women in the Lothians aged 16 and over who have experienced sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives.
The organisers say the service is in response to demand from female survivors for a “women-only” space.