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Specialist Support

for women of colour

UK Support Services for Women From Diverse Backgrounds

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Race & Culture

Services for women from specific racial or cultural backgrounds

Living Beyond Surviving

Living Beyond Surviving Provides specialist training to provide 

better support for Black Women fleeing domestic abuse.

Sistah Space

Sistah Space supports African and Caribbean heritage women affected by Domestic and Sexual Abuse 

London Black Women’s Project

LBWP works with black, Asian and minority ethnic women  who have experienced domestic violence and abuse

Sahili

Sahili - Empowering Black, Asian and Minoritised women

Kiran Supporting Asian Women

Kiran  offer confidential, empathetic and non-judgmental person centred emotional support to Sikh and South Asian victims of domestic abuse and sexual abuse.  

Asian Women's Centre

Asian Women's Centre Services to support women of Asian heritage experiencing abuse of any kind.

W.A.I.T S

Women Acting in Today’s Society - WAITS is a specialist in supporting women from Black and Ethnic Minority Communities, understand the cultural and religious barriers that prevent women from escaping domestic abuse.

BAWSO

Bawso provides practical and emotional prevention, protection and support services to Black Minority Ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.

Freedom Charity

Freedom Charity are a UK-based charity formed to give support to victims of forced marriage and violence upon women thought to have brought dishonour on their family

Pangahar

Pangahar know that women from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic communities can face additional barriers to getting the help that they need.  Know that you are not alone and you are not to blame. We are here for you and can help. 

Chinese Information and Advice Centre

 Chinese Information and Advice Centre  are a part of a multilingual consortium called ASCENT together with 22 other Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) women organisations. ASCENT came together under the London Councils funding to provide linguist and culturally sensitive services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence and abuse. 

Rise UK

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Rise offers specialised, confidential support for Black and minoritised women. Interpreters may also be available on request. Do not suffer in silence. You are not alone, we understand and we believe you. Add a description about this item

Karma Nirvana

Karma Nirvana  Working to end Honour Based Abuse in the UK

We run the national Honour Based Abuse Helpline, train professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change.

The Elm Foundation

The Elm Foundation for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Groups -  We know that fears around dishonouring the family, shame, stigma, and taboo can make it much harder for these victims to come forward.  

Southall Black Sisters

Southall Black Sisters  We highlight and challenge all forms of violence against women and girls, empowering them to gain control over their lives & assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom. 

Imakaan

Imakaan -  We are the UK’s only national feminist umbrella organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.

The Dash Charity

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The Dash Charity  Women from Black, Asian and Minoritised communities can often experience particular forms of abuse. At The Dash Charity, our Independent Domestic Violence Advocates have experience in dealing with this type of abuse and are both knowledgeable and sensitive towards related situations.

Shakti Women’s Aid

Shakti Women’s Aid  Help for black minority ethnic (BME) women, children and young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse.  

Ikworo Women’s Rights Charity

Ikworo Women’s Rights Charity   Our mission is to advance MENA and Afghan women’s and girls’ rights, tackle discrimination and violence against women and girls, and empower women and girls to access their rights and entitlements in the UK. We are not affiliated with any religion or political party. IKWRO upholds confidentiality and never mediates with perpetrators, family or community members. 

Nestac

Nestac  support women to overcome trauma related to coercive control and harmful cultural practices. We address the isolation experienced particularly by women and girls who have undergone FGM, FM, HBV and DS who need emotional wellbeing support.  

Milk Honey Bees

Milk Honey Bees  is a creative and expressive safe space for Black girls to flourish and put H.E.R (Healing, Empowerment and Resilience) first.


Amadudu

Amadudu for Black and Minority Ethnic women and girls  We are a trailblazing refuge, the first refuge in Merseyside to provides specialised services and support for Black and Minority Ethnic women and girls who have experienced and are fleeing Domestic Abuse. 

Humraaz

Humraaz Support Services is led by and for Black and Minoritised Women & Girls. Humraaz supports women survivors and their families affected by violence against women & girls including domestic and sexual abuse. We offer advice, advocacy and access to safe refuge to move from crisis to safety and independence.  

SAWN - Support and Action for Women's Network

SAWN - Support and Action for Women's Network we support Black African women in our community to help them thrive and become independent and confident individuals.

Anah Project

Anah Project for single/lone Black and Minoritised women. An experienced and confidential support service for single/lone Black and Minoritised women and girls, fleeing all forms of domestic abuse

Refugee Women Connect

Refugee Women Connect - Support for Afghan Women.  Refugee Women Connect, previously known as MRANG, is a women-only charity set up to support women asylum-seekers, refugees and survivors of trafficking. We work together to build a safe life in the UK for all women in the asylum seeker and refugee community. 

Apna Haq Rotherham

Apna Haq Rotherham  Our name, Apna Haq, means ‘Our right’ in Urdu.  We help women and girls from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities who are living in Rotherham to escape violence, including domestic violence. Our team are from black and minority ethnic communities too. We will help you to transition to a safe, independent, and violence-free life.


Religion and Belief

Services that include faith or religious beliefs

The Crossing Point

The Crossing Point Domestic Abuse Service  The Crossing Point is a free, confidential domestic abuse service based in Merseyside for women, men and young people affected by abuse. We believe that no person is beyond hope and that every individual deserves to live a life in a healthy environment, free from violence, abuse and fear 

Sikh Women's Aid

 Sikh Women's Aid provides confidential, empathetic and non-judgmental person centred emotional support to Sikh and South Asian victims of domestic abuse and sexual abuse.  

Jewish Women's Aid

 

Jewish Women's Aid is the UK's only specialist organisation dedicated to supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

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