Orkney Constituency MSP, Liam McArthur, LibDem has commented on the “important progress” which has been made to local arrangements that have allowed adult survivors of rape and sexual assault to access forensic assessments in the islands.
From the 25 November to 10 December, organisations across Scotland and internationally host events to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women & girls.
“Anyone experiencing violence, including coercive and controlling behaviours, should not feel in any way inhibited by the current coronavirus outbreak to report a crime against them.
Phone: 01856 877900 Mon- Fri 9.00 – 4.30 and 07538786885 out with these times. Email info@womensaidorkney.org.uk.
2020 is the 20th birthday of Womens Aid Orkney
I was very proud to be working with a fantastic group women to mark International Women’s Day (8th of March) this year in Shetland
On Thursday 1st February 2018 the Scottish Parliament passed the Domestic Abuse Scotland Bill.
“There’s no place for it in Scotland and this new funding will greatly assist in tackling it.”
“It is incumbent on men to challenge attitudes and assumptions which reinforce many of the behaviours associated with violence against women.”
the guest speaker was Michelle Robertson of Women’s Aid Orkney
