Vibrant, sustainable women's centre making a positive difference to the lives of women in Furness and beyond. Awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
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It's 2025 and no country has yet achieved gender equality.
At the current rate of progress, it could take another 300 years for women and girls to have the same rights and protections as men.
@UN_Women works to promote gender equality around the world. unwomen.org/en
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‘Will 2025 be the year our government finally takes male violence against women seriously?’, by Andrea Simon
“The scale of violence against women and girls in the UK is a national emergency and we cannot afford to waste time.”
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Women and girls: do you ever feel unsafe, unfairly targeted or simply unequal online? Read our advice on protecting yourself #SafeWomenOnline orlo.uk/JvLD6
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We're open as usual again today.
You'll find our opening times and further information on our website here womenscommunitymatters.org/
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From everyone at Women's Community Matters wishing all the people who use our service, our friends, families, supporters, funders, partner agencies and the wider community a very Happy New Year!
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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫:
Women's rights are human rights.
Illustration: Anna Markevich
#Beijing30
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Commissioner David Allen is seeking your views on the Council Tax Precept for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. If you would like to share your views, follow the link to our survey: orlo.uk/FbcaY
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Thank you to everyone in our community who continue to be so generous in supporting us to support others.
We really appreciate your help and your donations of Xmas gifts for children and families, goods, toiletries, clothes for our Clothes Bank, books/CD's and cash donations.
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No-one has to spend their Christmas alone 🥰 Furness Homeless Support Group ❤️❤️facebook.com/FurnessHomeless…
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📢We're looking for a group of participants to enjoy a series of 3 creative #workshops in February 2025!
Join artists Tina Dempsey & Joseph Doubtfire to explore & creatively express your cares and concerns about #Barrow in Furness.
Find out more & apply: signalfilmandmedia.com/a-gui…
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Femicide affects women and girls in EVERY corner of the globe.
We must spot the signs and stop the violence.
Gender-related killings are preventable.
👉 Learn more: unwo.men/u4ip50UlBkt
#NoExcuse #16Days
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Read my full response below ⬇️ 2/2
domesticabusecommissioner.uk…
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#Stalking can happen to anyone. A stalker can be a former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, an acquaintance, work colleague, or a stranger.
If you're experiencing stalking, you can chat to us.
📞08 08 16 89 111
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#NoExcuse #16Days
ALT F.O.U.R The stalking the behaviours to look our for: Fixated. Obsessive. Unwanted. Repetitive.