Is there anything you can do to help abused women?

[NeedACleverNN]

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

Totally agree. The fact that there are people who have escaped DV who now can't get credit, the vote, broadband and who knows what else is a disgrace.

Completely agree

I agree too.

Agreed

I agree too

Agreed

Agreed!

I agree.

Agreed.

Just wanted to say we've seen this and will draw the attention of our Campaigns team to this thread. What a great idea!

That was quick Emmanuelle

Thank you.

Excellent! Thank you very much MNHQ

Yay!

Agree.

Agreed.

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

Totally agree.

I concur.

I agree. Thanks for starting the thread NN.

Thanks NN for starting the thread.

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

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.

Another one throwing their support behind this idea.

Agreed

Agreed

Yes. Just yes.