Rights of Women
Women’s legal rights charity supporting women facing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in England & Wales since 1975. Campaigns for equality, justice & safety in the law for all women.
rightsofwomen.org.uk
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- We’ve joined 45+ national & grassroots rights groups in rejecting the government’s racist and classist “Earned” Settlement proposals. Read the full statement and add your organisation’s name 👇 jcwi.org.uk/updates/stat...
- We, alongside 45+ national and grassroots rights groups, reject the government’s racist & classist ‘Earned’ Settlement Proposals and consultation. Read the full statement and add your organisation here jcwi.org.uk/updates/stat...
- Reposted by Rights of WomenThe family court will not carry out a wholesale review of cases involving the unregulated psychologist, Melanie Gill, @tbij.bsky.social can reveal. Meanwhile mothers who had their children taken away after Gill gave evidence in their cases demand a public apology. tinyurl.com/595ah2e5
- Reposted by Rights of WomenThe number of cases awaiting trial has increased. Waiting times are longer. Delays are frequent. And all of this is impacts victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. We’re campaigning for change, but we can’t do it alone: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000…
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- Reposted by Rights of WomenThe Government is introducing the biggest immigration overhaul in 50 years. They want to make settling here harder than ever as part of a broader attack on migrants and refugees. Now, they're asking what YOU think of their plans. Use our guide & speak up today. www.praxis.org.uk/consultation...
- We recently spoke to the Guardian after calls to Rights of Women’s free legal advice line from women working in the NHS increased, despite the national rollout of the NHS Sexual Safety Charter. 🧵1/3
- Reposted by Rights of WomenCampaign win for @evawuk.bsky.social! Through their #KeepCounsellingConfidential campaign, End Violence Against Women Coalition have actioned a change in the law to protect rape survivors’ therapy notes from being routinely accessed by police. [1/3]
- 📣 We’re delighted that from today, police officers will no longer be able to routinely access rape survivors’ private counselling notes, after we changed the law to #KeepCounsellingConfidential
- Reposted by Rights of Women🚨 After careful consideration, Southall Black Sisters is leaving X. This isn’t symbolic. It’s a political and ethical refusal to engage with a platform that enables misogyny, racism, and violence against women and girls. Full statement 👇🏽. 1/ 🧵 southallblacksisters.org.uk/news/our-dec...
- Are you a qualified woman family lawyer? Join Rights of Women as a Legal Officer (Family & Criminal Law) to make a difference by driving change, specialist legal advice delivery and supporting women affected by domestic abuse & VAWG. Apply by 5 Feb 2026 🔗 www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/joi...
- Reposted by Rights of WomenThe government is consulting on their planned changes to settlement in the UK, known as “earned settlement”. We’re very concerned about the impact on our communities. 📚We’ve shared a guide to explain the questions, impacts, and how to respond. The consultation closes 12 Feb 2026, share your voice!
- Reposted by Rights of WomenIn light of X’s failure to address the use of Grok to perpetrate tech-facilitated abuse, we have made the decision to cease using the platform outside of signposting to our Live Fear Free Helpline. Our full statement can be found here: welshwomensaid.org.uk/news/welsh-w...
- We are delighted to be celebrating this collaborative campaign win. From today, following the success of #KeepCounsellingConfidential, the police must better respect the rights of survivors of sexual violence and recognise the privacy and dignity to which they are entitled.
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- Say her name. Renee Nicole Good. We recognise the profound significance of the killing of Renee Nicole Good. As a women’s legal rights charity, we stand in global solidarity with women, legal observers & communities confronting state violence & overreach in the context of immigration enforcement.
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- We are delighted that Andrea Simon will be the next London Victims’ Commissioner. Her leadership at @evawuk.bsky.social has been remarkable. We have no doubt she will be a skilled & compassionate advocate for victims. A great appointment to such an important role. #LondonVictimsCommissioner
- 🌟 The passing of the Employment Rights Act is a vital step towards safer workplaces for women. Stronger duties to prevent sexual harassment, longer tribunal time limits, better protection for whistleblowers and limits on NDAs all move us closer to cultures of dignity and accountability. #VAWG
- 📢Government publishes its cross-government strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. We welcome this first step toward halving VAWG in a decade, with accountability vital for real change. Read our full statement: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/government-p... #VAWGStrategy #AccesstoJustice
- We’re calling for the ‘Released under investigation’ system to be scrapped - it “doesn’t serve anyone’s interests apart from the police” and leaves victims unprotected while suspects wait years with no oversight. Justice delayed is justice denied. Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
- Day 16 of our 16 stories Today we share reflections from early supporter Angie Donoghue, who first found RoW through Spare Rib and went on to be part of the grassroots organising that shaped our early work. It's a fantastic read & highlights the solidarity that built RoW from the ground up! 🧵1/5
- Day 15 of our 16 stories Today we’re sharing reflections from our former Chair, speaking about the courage of the women who seek our support and the commitment of those who volunteer to uphold women’s rights. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 14 of our 16 stories Today’s story is from one of our lawyer volunteers on the Family Law Line. She speaks about the resilience of callers, the constant demand for the service, and the dedication of the women at ROW. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 13 of our 16 stories Today’s story comes from a woman who faced escalating abuse during divorce and had no financial support or local network to turn to. She describes how our advice line was a lifeline. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 12 of our 16 stories This story shows how Rights of Women (RoW) made a real difference by supporting an adviser to assist a woman to find the best legal support for a complex family law issue. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
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- Day 11 of our 16 stories This feedback shows how essential clear legal guidance is for women facing the courts without representation. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 10 of our 16 stories Today's story highlights how here, at Rights of Women, we do not just provide free legal advice but offer a space where women are heard, believed and supported. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Reposted by Rights of Women🚨 NEW REPORT: Built to Harm: how women's prisons take lives From 2018–24, 59 people died in women’s prisons in England & Wales, nearly 40% self-inflicted. The report shows many deaths could have been prevented if successive governments had acted on long-standing calls to end women’s imprisonment.
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- Thanks for your support @kirithentwistle.bsky.social for this important joint campaign win with @evawuk.bsky.social @rapecrisis.bsky.social, Imkaan and CWJ. It’s vital for women survivors & means ‘bad character’ evidence about previous sexual violence and sexual history will no longer be allowed.
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- Day 9 of our 16 stories Today’s story highlights how clear legal advice can empower women to challenge unlawful treatment at work - and win. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Jury trials are a vital safeguard for women survivors and minoritised communities. Cutting them won’t fix the Crown Court backlog, caused by years of underfunding. Survivors deserve evidence-based reforms that protect justice. Full article: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/maintaining-...
- Days 8 of our 16 Stories Today’s story shows why transparency in the justice system matters. Independent scrutiny helps ensure survivors of abuse and sexual violence are heard and the judiciary is held to account. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 7 of our 16 stories Today’s story highlights how crucial a trauma-informed approach is to the provision of legal advice. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 6 of our 16 stories Today we’re sharing a reflection from a volunteer who has supported women through our Family Law Advice Line for many years. Rosa highlights RoW’s role as a lifeline for women DA survivors. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 5 of our 16 stories Today we’re sharing a reflection from Judy Richards, who first connected with RoW in the 1990s and later became a Committee member and our Chair. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 4 of our 16 stories Today we’re sharing an excerpt from a former user of our Immigration & Asylum Law advice service, whose reflection highlights the impact of compassionate, informed support in difficult times. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Day 3 of our 16 stories Today's story is from someone who sought our support during an extremely difficult time. We’re grateful for their trust and remain committed to providing clear, trauma-informed legal advice to women who need it. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
- Migrant women already face barriers to safety - proposed migration reforms threaten to heighten risk and make them even more vulnerable. Rights of Women stands in solidarity with women and the organisations supporting them. Full response: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/government-m...
- Day 2 of our 16 stories: today we’re sharing a short excerpt from a much longer reflection from Sally, whose experiences reach back to the 1970s. We’re grateful for her insight and to everyone who’s shared with us. Share your story: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- 🎉 50 years of Rights of Women During the 16 Days of Action Against Violence Against Women and Girls, we’re sharing stories to celebrate and mark our impact. Add your story here: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig... #ROW50 #16Days
- Reposted by Rights of Women“These earned-settlement changes will devastate the lives of people across the UK and are completely at odds with the realities of this country’s economic needs. You cannot talk about growth and belonging while building a two-tier immigration system." @josephinewy.bsky.social, Head of Advocacy 1/2
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- We’re recruiting! 🌟 Rights of Women is looking for a Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to grow key relationships, inspire donor support and boost the sustainability of our work for women’s rights. Your vision matters! www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/joi... #jobs #recruitment
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- An informative and insightful thread from Asian Women’s Resource Centre (AWRC) on the proposed reforms to the UK’s asylum system 👇
- Today we’re proud to launch Rights of Women’s 50th Anniversary Report - a powerful reflection on legal change over the past decade. Read the report and watch the full launch event with guest speaker Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/rig...
- Reposted by Rights of Women🚨 Today we’re in court challenging changes to the Home Office’s 'Allocation of Asylum Accommodation' policy which force more trafficking & torture survivors to share rooms with strangers. These were introduced with no consultation or warning. 🧵 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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- Important thread from Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social 👇
- We’re delighted to welcome Jayne Butler as Chair of our Board of Trustees. Her leadership and experience in women’s rights and community legal advice will help strengthen our work for justice and equality. Read more → www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/rights-of-wo...
- No, women didn’t ruin the workplace. We’re fighting to make it fairer. If you’re a woman in England or Wales and have experienced sexual harassment at work, you can access free, confidential legal advice through our advice line: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/s...
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- We’re thrilled to see @hansummers.bsky.social and @louisetickle.bsky.social recognised with Campaign of the Year! 👏 Their work to ensure greater transparency in the family courts is a vital step towards accountability and justice for victim-survivors. #MFA2025
- Massive congratulations to @tbij.bsky.social's family court reporter @hansummers.bsky.social who, alongside @louisetickle.bsky.social, won Campaign of the Year at last night's Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Hugely well-deserved
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- Join our team! 🌟Rights of Women is seeking a Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to help build meaningful partnerships, deepen donor engagement and grow the sustainability of our work to advance women’s rights. Bring your ideas! www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/joi... #jobs #recruitment
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- The ECHR protects everyone - and is vital for women seeking justice, safety and equality under the law. Rights of Women joins @libertyhq.bsky.social and nearly 300 organisations urging the government to defend it. Leaving would make us all less safe. www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/almost...
- Recognition is only the start. Survivors deserve more than words — they deserve justice. The law must protect, hold abusers to account, and deliver safety for all women. #VAWG #AccesstoJustice www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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- Reposted by Rights of WomenThe removal of children on the advice of unregulated experts instructed by the family courts is a “national scandal”, the incoming victims' commissioner @ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social has told @tbij.bsky.social. She is calling for an urgent review of all Melanie Gill's cases. 🧵 tinyurl.com/bp9smemn
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