Women's Aid

Don Leeson, Chief Executive, LRA; Lord Mayor, Cllr Micky Murray and Patrick Quigley, LRA.

The impact of domestic abuse and violence on the LGBTQIA+

Stand Up. Speak Out. Be the Change.

Campaign to reduce violence against women and girls launched

Members and volunteers of NI Blind Golf which received a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to expand their work to gain new members. Photo: PA

Women’s Aid and blind golf initiative among projects to receive Lottery grants

Comedian and Women's Aid ambassador Maddy Anholt has died of brain cancer at the age of 35. Photo by GoFundMe/Anholt family.

'Beloved' comedian and mum dies of brain cancer, aged 35

Seamus and Mary Ellen pictured at the Vanity Fair After Party

Rare chance to own a piece of Irish Oscars history

People socialise in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, home to a number of pubs and restaurants

City could get ‘night mayor’

Tens of thousands of domestic abuse victims at high risk identified by NHS bodie...

Exclusive: Support for domestic violence victims in NHS 'highly inconsistent'

It was reckless attack in a residential area, say police

Traffic alert: NI road closed due to downed electrical lines

Fieldday gives back for Black Friday

Fieldday to donate 20% of its online sales to Women’s Aid

First Minister Arlene Foster pictured meeting
with The Prince of Wales at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Morale boosting NI royal visit to combat Covid fatigue

Domestic abuse has seen an increase during lockdown

Pandemic sees rise in cases of domestic abuse across Europe

One of the families featured in the project.

'Life under lockdown' project raises vital funds for charity

Domestic violence victims can now claim free train travel to help escape abuse

Some of the food and essentials received by Women's Aid ArmaghDown after a recent appeal

Drop in calls during ‘Lockdown’ to Women’s Aid group ‘deeply concerning’ with fe...

Women's Aid issues appeal

CORONAVIRUS Women’s Aid issues appeal for food
An NI Women’s Aid group has issued an urgent appeal for food as supplies deplete during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Carmel Robinson

Here's what to do under lockdown if you don't feel safe at home

Oonagh Dalton (first left) received her award from Paula Hillman of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, watched on by Coleen Christie of Cullybackey Methodist Church.]

Cullybackey awarded ‘safe village’ title

The number of deaths from abusive relationships in the UK has reached the highest level in five years (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what to do if you or someone you know is being affected by domestic abus...

Participants in the Womens Aid ABLCN Larne sponsored walK to Carnfunnock.

Women’s Aid walk raises £600

Women’s Aid charity to hold sponsored walk

Women’s Aid tohold quiz night

Dr Susann Huschke is to sit on the advisory panel of a review into legislation which outlaws the purchase of sex in NI. Former Justice Minister Claire Sugden has expressed concerns.

Ex-justice minister's sex trade warning after '˜Doing Money' drama

A destroyed neighbourhood in Syria, April 2016

Brexit could hit refugees in NI, it is claimed

Pictured at the launch of the domesitic violence report, are, from left, Womens Aid Policy Officer Louise Kennedy, Ulster University Emeritus Professor Monica McWilliams, Team leader Belfast and Lisburn Womens Aid Noelle Collins and Ulster University Research Associate Dr Jessica Doyle.

Decline in paramiltary aspect to domestic violence, research finds

The review comes after Paddy Jackson (left) and Stuart Olding were unanimously acquitted of all charges in a trial which centred on an alleged rape of a woman in Belfast

Anonymous rape review evidence not ruled out

Co Tyrone young farmers collected toys and gifts for their chosen charity, Horizon West ChildrenÂ’s Hospice

Young Farmers give generously to president's Christmas appeal
Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster members from all over Northern Ireland recently got together to support the Christmas Appeal to connect with the local community and help those in need during the festive period.
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Conor Leonard during the funeral of his mother Concepta Leonard at St Mary's Church in Brookeborough, Co Fermanagh.
Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

'˜Brave Conor was there at the end as Connie would have wanted'

Concepta Leonard was killed by her ex-partner Peader Phair in a murder-suicide in Co Fermanagh on Monday

Concepta Leonard murdered hours before court order against killer expired

The justice system

Woman '˜jumped out of first-floor window to escape partner'

The PSNI said the sex business in Northern Ireland involves a mixture of organised crime groups and women acting individually

PSNI presses for first prosecutions under '˜sex-buying' law

A sad woman

1000 calls to domestic violence charity from women fearing for their lives

Recognising the signs of domestic abuse