Thanks to your generosity again this year, no woman or child involved with our service spent Christmas 2017 without food, heating, toys and gifts. A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL THE WONDERFUL INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND ORGANISATIONS WHO MADE CHRISTMAS AS NORMAL AS POSSIBLE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR REFUGES AND IN […]

Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid provides confidential support, information and emergency accommodation for women and children affected by domestic violence. Our Annual Conference will be a celebration of the organisation’s work over the past year and outline how we will move forward as the lead voluntary organisation in the delivery of our specialist support services […]

The 16 Days of Activism runs annually from 25th November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls) to 10th December (Human Rights Day) As part of the campaign, we called on men to “Stand Up and Speak Out” on violence against women and girls. Thank you to all the men who showed their support and helped raise awareness that domestic […]

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence runs from 25th November-10th December. For each of the 16 days, we invite you to follow us as we address the most frequently asked question about domestic violence, “Why doesn’t she just leave?” Together, we can challenge the common attitudes and misconceptions around domestic violence. Please […]

This joint working protocol has been developed by Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (Homelessness Policy Department). Both parties recognise, in order to ensure that effective, quality services are available for those experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse in our society, a commitment to a shared process across all […]

A lot of people think domestic violence is about younger women or women with children. Our recent project with older women highlights that just as many older women are affected and have suffered long term abuse in the home and often face more barriers in their help seeking process. Many older women think they are too […]

Voluntary work is a fundamental part of the organisation’s practice. From voluntary committees to practical help with the establishment of services, the range of voluntary worker involvement has been extensive since the inception of Women’s Aid.   BLWA volunteers work alongside paid staff, their contribution adds value to and enhances our existing services. Each year […]