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Is there anything you can do to help abused women?

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NeedACleverNN · 11/08/2016 20:07

A thread has caused me to think that something needs to change for women who are suffering domestic abuse.

At the moment there is not enough support. Some have to go into hiding and are essentially cut off from the world.

Unable to register, unable to vote, unable to gain credit or even claim certain benefits.

This is disgusting. Why are women being let down in society and their abusers are getting away with it?

On top of this, many refuges are closing down to lack of funding. Is there anything MNHQ can do to help?

Your website is a beacon for women. It provides a lot of support and advice to those seeking it. You could potentially be a very powerful voice to the public

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 11/08/2016 22:13

Agreed

Ookmybanana · 11/08/2016 22:12

Just wanted to add my support too

MatildaOfTuscany · 11/08/2016 22:10

Another vote here!

KnockMeDown · 11/08/2016 22:06

Adding my support also. Flowers

Waffles80 · 11/08/2016 21:57

Totally agree.

HuhaLoop · 11/08/2016 21:45

Brilliant idea!

WhereYouLeftIt · 11/08/2016 21:44

Agreed.

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 11/08/2016 21:36

Yes.

Catzpyjamas · 11/08/2016 21:32

Count me in.

Champagneformyrealfriends · 11/08/2016 21:30

Behind this all the way

ChaChaChaCh4nges · 11/08/2016 21:30

Yes. Just yes.

DramaAlpaca · 11/08/2016 21:28

Agreed

sklooshy · 11/08/2016 21:27

Agreed

LillyInTheMoon · 11/08/2016 21:23

Another one throwing their support behind this idea.

cozietoesie · 11/08/2016 21:20

Agreed. And remember that Giving Week is coming up soon - perhaps the rules there could be viewed ......... more flexibly this year? (About charities not benefitting more than once etc.)

I was thinking about Women's Aid. I appreciate that there are many charities which are close to people's hearts but solid donations can often represent a good springboard for campaigns.

NeedACleverNN · 11/08/2016 21:19
Blush

You don't need to thank me at all. I wish I had known about it sooner.

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MrsJusticeCunt · 11/08/2016 21:17

Thanks NN for starting the thread.

paddypants13 · 11/08/2016 21:15

I agree. Thanks for starting the thread NN.

elephantoverthehill · 11/08/2016 21:15

I concur.

mogloveseggs · 11/08/2016 21:10

Totally agree.

aLeafFalls · 11/08/2016 20:57

Agreed.

MN held my hand and gave me fantastic advice while I escaped a DV marriage ( different nn)

RiverTam · 11/08/2016 20:56

Agree.

ladyballs · 11/08/2016 20:55

Yay!

NeedACleverNN · 11/08/2016 20:55

Excellent! Thank you very much MNHQ

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ElsaAintAsColdAsMe · 11/08/2016 20:55

That was quick Emmanuelle

Thank you.