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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.
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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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