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...
by HannahW | Dec 15, 2025 | News
Leeds Women’s Aid has launched a recipe book, Holding Warmth, created by women who have fled domestic abuse. Holding Warmth is a collection of recipes and stories contributed by women staying in the charity’s refuge accommodation, demonstrating how food can bring...
by HannahW | Dec 5, 2025 | News
The theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism is End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls. At Leeds Women’s Aid, we’ve been exploring how women can be targeted through technology by individuals, often in stalking, coercive control, and domestic...
