Statement on Chris Brown’s Tour ‘Breezy Bowl’ Glasgow

STOP PLATFORMING ABUSERS: CHRIS BROWN SHOULD NOT BE WELCOME IN GLASGOW Chris Brown is set to perform in Glasgow later this year. Once again, a man with a long and well-documented history of violence against women is being handed a stage, a platform, and a substantial payday. We need to ask why a man with…

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Statement on Proposed Cuts to Clydebank and Dumbarton District Women’s Aid

West Dunbartonshire Council’s proposed funding cuts will force the closure of Clydebank Women’s Aid and Dumbarton District Women’s Aid, leaving women and children experiencing domestic abuse with nowhere to turn. “West Dunbartonshire already has the second highest rates of domestic abuse in Scotland, after Dundee. Cutting these services isn’t just a financial decision – it’s…

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He Loves Me Not Campaign

This Valentine’s Day we are launching our ‘He Loves Me Not’ campaign. The campaign looks to challenge the traditional notions of love and romance, highlighting how these ideals can be manipulated to mask coercive control. While Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a celebration of love, for many of the women we support, it is…

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Statement on the guilty verdicts in the Pelicot mass rape trial.

Dominique Pelicot has been jailed for 20 years for drugging his wife and recruiting strangers to rape and sexually assault her for years. Fifty other men have been sentenced along side him. Gisele Pelicot has demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience by coming forward and waiving her right to anonymity in pursuit of justice. In doing…

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Statement on the Conor McGregor civil verdict

Glasgow Women’s Aid commends the bravery of Nikita Hand (Nikita Ní Laimhín) This verdict is a significant step forward and a clear statement to survivors of rape and sexual abuse. Every woman has the right to live free from sexual violence. It is disappointing that Ireland’s director of public prosecutions chose not pursue criminal charges…

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Increase in domestic abuse incidents 23/24

The recent report Domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland, 2023-24 indicating a 3% increase in domestic abuse incidents in Scotland is a sobering reminder of the urgent need for both prevention and support. We are also know that many incidents of domestic abuse go unreported so the true number may be much higher.…

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Statement on the Murder of Holly Newton and Support for Law Review

Glasgow Women’s Aid would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Holly Newton. Holly’s case shows just how crucial it is to recognise and support victims, especially those under 16, who often fall through the cracks in the legal system. We have long recognised the increase in young women contacting…

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