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...
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...
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...
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 the proposed...
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 against...
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...
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 abuse scenarios,...
The 25th of November 2025 marks the first day of 16 Days of Activism. This annual international campaign aims to raise awareness of and galvanise support to end violence against women and girls. The campaign runs until the 10th of December - Human Rights Day. This...
As the festive season approaches, Leeds is launching a new campaign to help tackle the issue of spiking and keep people safe on nights out. The Stop the Spike campaign is providing nightlife venues across the city with training and resources to help staff recognise...
On 26th October 2025, we joined more than 150 people in Leeds who took to the streets for the annual Reclaim the Night March, to demand safer streets and the right for women to walk freely, day or night, without fear. Together we chanted: “However we dress, wherever...
