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Is there anything you can do to help abused women?

160 replies

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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ifitsnotanarse · 12/08/2016 18:12

Agreed.

WhyHasAllTheRumGone · 12/08/2016 18:16

Come on MN. We could make an important difference on this issue.

MountainDweller · 12/08/2016 18:16

Just adding my support for this.

MissBeaHaving · 12/08/2016 18:17

YY,I agree wholeheartedly!

Passmethecrisps · 12/08/2016 18:25

It seems like the perfect cause for MN to get behind wholeheartedly

Katymac · 12/08/2016 18:26

I'm in

What can we do

HughLauriesStubble · 12/08/2016 18:37

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EATmum · 12/08/2016 18:38

Great idea.

AristotlesTrousers · 12/08/2016 20:29

Also supporting this. Smile

JacobFryesTopHatLackey · 12/08/2016 20:35

I support this too.

SirPounce · 12/08/2016 21:13

This has my support.

ElsaAintAsColdAsMe · 12/08/2016 21:29

Does anyone have any ideas about what route this campaign should take?

RaeSkywalker · 12/08/2016 22:32

I support this whole heartedly. Off to bed now but will try to come back tomorrow with ideas! Smile

abigwideworld · 12/08/2016 22:56

Another who thinks its a great idea

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 13/08/2016 09:54

Definitely. Great campaign, let's get on it, MNHQ Star

MeDownSouth · 13/08/2016 10:00

I think it's a good idea too

Jubaloo442 · 13/08/2016 10:00

Yes yes yes please. MN has a powerful voice. Perhaps something to ensure stability of funding for Women's Aid?

FireflyGirl · 13/08/2016 10:12

Another one throwing in my support.

LumpySpacedPrincess · 13/08/2016 12:06

We need to get behind this.

Destinysdaughter · 13/08/2016 12:13

This is exactly the sort of thing MN should be supporting. We can be the voice of women!

Didactylos · 13/08/2016 12:30

This is exactly the sort of campaign I would get behind

WorraLiberty · 13/08/2016 12:34

Agreed.

What an excellent idea.

cozietoesie · 13/08/2016 12:37

I don't know right now, Elsa. Maybe the thing to do is to actually ask WA (for example) what they would most appreciate in the way of support?

LadySilvia · 13/08/2016 12:41

Great idea Need.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo · 13/08/2016 16:01

Very good idea