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Important contacts for victims of gender-based violence (GBV)

For women experiencing GBV in the United Kingdom, here are some important resources you can use for assistance.

Do not suffer alone #BreaktheSilence

If you are in immediate danger, contact the police by dialling 999

Organisation
Telephone Number
Location
Website
Surviving Economic Abuse
National
https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/
Victim Support: supportline
08 08 16 89 111
National
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/live-chat/
Live Fear Free: help and advice about violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
0808 80 10 800
Wales
https://www.gov.wales/live-fear-free/contact-live-fear-free
Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
0800 027 1234
Scotland
https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
0808 802 1414
Northern Ireland
https://dsahelpline.org/
Women's Aid Directory: local, regional & national svcs specialising in violence against women and girls including domestic abuse, sexual
National
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-directory/
Women's Aid: live chat service
National
https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/
Refuge's National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
England
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Chat-to-us-online/

We have gathered the available helplines and services specifically provided by and for Black and Minoritised agencies across the UK that focus on ending violence against women and girls (VAWG). These organisations understand the unique challenges faced by diverse communities and are equipped to offer culturally sensitive support. Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance. Please don't hesitate to contact these services—they are here for you.

Organisation
Telephone Number
Location
Website
Sikh Women's Aid Domestic Abuse Charity
0333 090 1220
Wolverhampton
https://www.sikhwomensaid.org.uk/services
BAWSO: Support services to Black Minority Ethnic (BME) & migrant victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Forced
0800 7318147
Wales - Pan Wales
https://bawso.org.uk/en/services/
Apna Ghar Minority Ethnic Women's Centre
0191 4566039
South Tyneside
https://www.apnagharwomenscentre.com/programs-and-services
DEWA Project: Supports women forced to flee their countries to rebuild their lives in their new country
0777 4093806 / 0777 4093806
Sheffield - South Yorkshire
https://dewaproject.org/
Apna Haq: help women & girls from black & minority ethnic (BME) communities living in Rotherham to escape violence.
07824 767170 / 01709 519211
Rotherham - South Yorkshire
https://apnahaq.org.uk/
Rochdale Women's Welfare Association
01706 860157
Rochdale
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/rochdale-womens-welfare-association
Saheli: emergency refuge accommodation,counseling, traininin for Black, Asian and Minoritised women.
0161 945 4187
Manchester
https://www.saheli.org.uk/
Ashiana Network
0808 2000 247
London
https://www.ashiana.org.uk/services/
Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO)
020 7920 6460
London
https://ikwro.org.uk/need-help/
London Black Women's Project
020 8472 0528
London
https://www.lbwp.co.uk/#
Asian Women's Resource Centre
020 8961 6549
London
https://www.asianwomencentre.org.uk/services
Claudia Jones Organisation
020 7241 1646
London
https://claudiajones.org/services
Hopscotch
020 7388 8198
London
https://hopscotchuk.org/one-stop-shop
African Women Care
0208 969 8389
London
https://africanwomencare.org.uk/
IMECE Women's Centre
020 7354 1359
London
https://imece.org.uk/services/
Amadudu Refuge
0151 7340083
Liverpool
https://amadudu.org/
PHOEBE Centre
01473 231566
Ipswich - Suffolk - East Anglia
https://phoebecentre.org.uk/domestic-violence-support/
Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid Glasgow
0141 3530859
Glasgow - Scotland
https://www.hematgryffe.org.uk/domestic-abuse-bme-women/
Shakti Women's Aid:for black minority ethnic (BME) women, & young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse
0131 475 2399 / 0800 027 1234
Edinburgh - Scotland
https://shaktiedinburgh.co.uk/
Panahgar: free dedicated BAME multi lingual support, advice, advocacy and access to safe refuge for victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered
0800 055 6519
Coventry & Leicester
https://www.safehouse.org.uk/get-help/
Humraaz Support Services: multi lingual service led by and for Black and Minoritised Women & Girls
01254 695800
Blackburn - Lancashire - North West
https://humraaz.co.uk/new-services/
Roshni: 24 Hour Multilingual Forced Marriage & Honour Based Abuse Helpline
0800 953 9777
Birmingham
https://www.roshnibirmingham.org.uk/do-you-need-help
Anah Project: experienced confidential support for single/lone Black and Minoritised women & girls, fleeing all forms of domestic abuse
0300 102 1625
Anywhere in UK
https://www.anahproject.org/
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