Women’s Aid statement on single-sex spaces

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TheCurrywurstPrion · 22/03/2022 14:01

www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-single-sex-services-statement/

I’m cautiously optimistic about this statement, which at least recognises that single-sex spaces can be legal and that some women and children have a need for them. There’s still more emphasis on ensuring trans needs are met, but I think this might be the first time that there’s been some balancing vis-a-vis women only spaces.

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littlbrowndog · 22/03/2022 14:19

Nia supporting

niaendingviolence.org.uk/statement-nia-warmly-welcomes-the-recent-statements-by-womens-aid-federation-england-and-the-womens-resource-centre/

MrsOvertonsWindow · 22/03/2022 14:18

Well done to Women's Aid.
.. the trend towards the gender neutral commissioning of services... is leading to women-led, single sex services losing funding

So pleased to see this spelled out - this is what happens when women are consulted rather than men about our needs.

Fluffymule · 22/03/2022 14:07

"The provision of single-sex domestic abuse services is a founding principle of Women’s Aid, and we will defend it"

This is an important statement to lead with. Well done to them.

littlbrowndog · 22/03/2022 14:06

Yes. At last

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