by HannahW | Apr 1, 2026 | News
Facing the world as a neurodivergent individual comes with its own challenges, but the increased risk of domestic abuse is rarely spoken about. Yet, neurodivergent adults are two to three times more likely to experience domestic abuse compared to non-neurodivergent...
by HannahW | Feb 18, 2026 | News
International Women’s Day on the 8th March is a global day of celebration, recognising the achievements, resilience, and voices of women locally and globally, while also shining a light on the inequalities that remain. At Leeds Women’s Aid, we believe that every woman...
by HannahW | Feb 3, 2026 | News
This Sexual Violence and Abuse Awareness Week, a new stalking support service, Safer Steps, has been announced in West Yorkshire to support children and adults to stay safe from stalking. Safer Steps will be delivered by the new West Yorkshire Stalking Support Hub...
by HannahW | Jan 27, 2026 | News
Last week, the UK government launched consultation on banning social media for under 16s in the UK as a part of a series of measures which it says are intended to “protect young people’s wellbeing.” Nik Peasgood, CEO of Leeds Women’s Aid, responds to...
by HannahW | Dec 19, 2025 | News
Leeds Women’s Aid’s Chief Executive shares statement in response to the UK Government’s VAWG Strategy announced yesterday: “The government yesterday today announced its Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy as part of its ambitious plans to halve violence...
