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Talking about violence against women can save lives

Our CEO Naomi Dickson launches our 2019 campaign for the International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women Read more

We all have the right to be safe at work

CEO Naomi Dickson writes a powerful blog about the basic right of everyone to be safe at work from sexual harassment. 2nd August 2019 Read more

The harsh reality of sexual violence must be highlighted not hidden

The Jewish News published an article about domestic and sexual abuse, based on a case study from one of our service users. Our Chief Executive, Naomi Dickson, wrote this powerful piece, published in the Jewish News, as a follow-up to that article. Read more

Why do women stay so long in abusive relationships?

JWA's CEO Naomi Dickson gives her six headline facts on domestic abuse and why women stay so long Read more

Every pupil should learn about healthy relationships

JWA's Education Manager Claire Godley gives our response to the government's new guidelines for relationships & sex education in faith schools 2.5.19 Read more

Sexual harassment in the Jewish community

For International Women's Day 2019, JWA's CEO Naomi Dickson has important news about the launch of a new service, on sexual harassment in Jewish communal organisations 11.3.19 Read more

Things we still can't say about inequality

JWA Trustee Judith Flacks writes for International Women's Day 2019 about sexual harassment in the Jewish community 7.3.19 Read more

Have you heard about the frog that boiled?

JWA's CEO Naomi Dickson writes about Coercive Control, how difficult it is to recognise, and the signs to look out for 27.2.19 Read more

There's always more we can do

JWA's CEO Naomi Dickson writes about our goals for the Jewish community 16.1.19 Read more

How do you help a friend who's living with domestic abuse?

CEO Naomi Dickson writes for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2018 about how to help a friend 26.11.18 Read more

Vayishlach: when is a kiss not a kiss?

A Dvar Torah about the biblical Dina and violence against women 7.11.18 Read more

Is This Progress? CEO Naomi Dickson on International Women's Day 2018

JWA CEO Naomi Dickson on the huge rise in referrals to JWA 16.3.18 Read more

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Talking about violence against women can save lives

Our CEO Naomi Dickson launches our 2019 campaign for the International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women

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JWA supports Jewish women survivors of domestic and sexual violence

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Jewish Women's Aid published documents: Research & Annual Reviews

Message from our patron Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is our patron, and speaks out powerfully in support of our work at IDEVAW (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) Campaign 2018.