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Murders in Ireland more likely to be women in own homes than gangland executions

Our data found there were 13 female victims of homicides in 2022 – a hike of 85% in one year. Already in 2023, there have been seven killings.

Irish Mirror

Getting The Ick: Love Island UK Draws Thousands Of Complaints, But Is It Helping Us Spot Toxic Relationships?

Love Island is one of the most complained TV shows in the UK, but is there an argument for it helping us to spot toxic behavior in relationships?

Cinemablend

Jalna Hanmer obituary

Feminist scholar who campaigned against male violence and was determined to improve the police’s approach to domestic abuse

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Taoiseach says Ireland is experiencing 'epidemic of gender-based violence' as number of women killed increases

An investigation by The Irish Mirror found that the number of women and girls that were killed in 2022 had doubled compared to 2021

Irish Mirror

One in four women in Ireland suffers domestic abuse, chilling report shows

One woman died violently every month, the charity reported, as the cost of living and housing crises exacerbate the toll on women and families affected

Dublin Live

An Irish Goodbye: Rare chance to own a piece of Irish Oscars history in support of Women's Aid Federation NI

Sara O’Neill creations worn on the red carpet by the stars of An Irish Goodbye are to be raffled

Belfast Live

NI politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner

O’Hara, said the current situation is a “national disgrace”

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Women ‘forced to return to violent homes’ as shortage of UK refuge places leads to crisis

Lives are being put at risk over a lack of spaces to house domestic abuse survivors

The Guardian - UK

Politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner

An Irish Goodbye star Seamus O’Hara said it is ‘simply disrespectful’ that political representatives with mandates are not doing their jobs.

The Independent UK

Chloe Mitchell vigil: Community gathers to remember 21-year-old and make stand against gender-based violence

Mourners gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday evening to pay their respects to Ms Mitchell and advocate for women’s safety.

Irish Mirror

The horrific crimes deemed the biggest threat to women and girls in Greater Manchester right now

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is being prioritised alongside terrorism and serious organised crime

Manchester Evening News

Government teams up with Women's Aid to help employers develop tools for employees experiencing domestic violence

Under the Work Life Balance Act 2023, which was signed into law in April, people will be entitled to five statutory paid days of leave if they are experiencing abuse at home

Irish Mirror

Mel B details her fitness journey: ‘This time round it’s more about doing it for me’

The Spice Girls star said she previously used the gym as an escape from her abusive marriage

Evening Standard

‘She gave me hope’: domestic abuse survivors praise Tina Turner’s bravery

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown says singer speaking out about violence had given her courage to act

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The Independent UK

Rolling Stones lead tributes to ‘Queen Of Rock And Soul’ Tina Turner

Stars from the world of music and beyond have paid tribute to Tina Turner following her death aged 83.

The Guardian - UK

Police assessment places violence against women and girls on same footing as terrorism

First official document on VAWG in England and Wales is similar to those used for threats such as serious organised crime, say chiefs

The Conversation

The UK is offering payments to abuse victims – but it may not be enough to help them leave

For the 1.7 million women in England and Wales who are victims of domestic abuse, the cost of living crisis has added more barriers to leaving their abuser. The charity Women’s Aid has found that the vast majority of women living with their abuser have now found it even more…

The Guardian - UK

Angel Lynn: what her harrowing story tells us about coercive control

A Channel 4 documentary explores the life of a young woman who was severely injured when she fell from a van after being kidnapped by her abusive boyfriend

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Belfast Live

Foyle Women's Aid director describes how stalker targeted her to 'get to person he wanted to control'

Foyle Women's Aid director says PSNI arrests for stalking 'will definitely increase'

Belfast Live

Natalie McNally - family raise over £11,000 for Women's Aid

"We've been able to pour our grief into something so loving and it's allowed us to keep her memory alive."

Wales Online

The latest death and in memoriam notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones

Our condolences go out to their families and friends

Daily Record

Women facing domestic violence urged to turn off phones ahead of alert test

Councillor Graham Barton made the plea during a meeting of East Ayrshire Council cabinet this week.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway charity appeal for handbags for domestic abuse victims expands

Kim Kirkpatrick launched an appeal for bags filled with toiletries for Women’s Aid at the two Dumfries pubs and has now signed up another venue in Dalbeattie

The Guardian - UK

Safe housing denied to 10,000 women in England fleeing domestic abuse

Lack of shelters may be forcing victims to return to their violent partners or leaving them homeless

Evening Standard

Jesy Nelson drops video for track Bad Thing as women’s charity praises star for highlighting domestic abuse

Women’s Aid praised star for tackling domestic abuse in the music video for her latest track

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