8th March 2025.
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
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Bullying, whether in person or online, can have a devastating impact.
This Anti-Bullying Week, if you’re a parent or carer worried about bullying, Children First is here for you.
Call our friendly support line team on 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat at www.childrenfirst.org.uk/supportline.
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Fifty years ago, there were no refuges, no helplines, no women’s workers, and no children’s programs.
It was legal for a man to rape his wife. Women weren’t allowed mortgages or bank loans without a male co-signer, and women were forced out of public sector jobs if they married. Scotland’s leaders were overwhelmingly male and pale, and domestic abuse was firmly in the “it’s just a domestic” box.
For nearly 50 years, we’ve worked with others to influence and campaign for the rights and the safety of women and children affected by domestic abuse in Scotland, and we have made progress.
💜 Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline now supports thousands of people across Scotland.
💜 Coercive control is now a criminal offence under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.
💜 Women, children and young people across Scotland have been supported by programmes on justice, housing, debt, child contact, and digital abuse.
💜 An increasing number of professionals are now trained in the dynamics of domestic abuse and trauma-informed response.
💜 Local Women’s Aid groups remain the backbone of the movement, supporting women, children and young people to find safety, regain control, and rebuild their lives - even as demand increases and funding decreases.
The work is not done. Our new Strategic Plan sets our sights on a Scotland with no domestic abuse and is launching today.
Watch this space. 💜💜💜
#SWAStrategy2530
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⏰💜 We’re in the final hours! 💜⏰
Our Big Give: Voices Heard, Futures Changed campaign is 75% funded - we’re so close to our £10,000 goal!
Can you help us reach the finish line? 🏁
Every £ you donate is doubled for free, helping us expand our support for young people aged 11+ across the Highlands.
💜 Donate before midday today:
🔗 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000004W9x7YAC
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🚨 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test — Sunday 7th September, 3pm
The UK’s new emergency alert system will send a loud siren, message, and vibration to every compatible phone even on silent. Survivors of abuse with hidden phones could be put at risk if the device is discovered.
You can opt out in your phone’s settings to protect your safety:
✅ iPhone: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts
✅ Android: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts (and other threat categories if listed) ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is World Sexual Health Day.
This year's theme, Sexual Justice, means building a world where everyone can experience sexual health, rights, and pleasure, free from discrimination, violence, or barriers.
🌍#WSHD2025 #SexualJustice
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Please keep sharing.🚨 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test — Sunday 7th September, 3pm
The UK’s new emergency alert system will send a loud siren, message, and vibration to every compatible phone even on silent. Survivors of abuse with hidden phones could be put at risk if the device is discovered.
You can opt out in your phone’s settings to protect your safety:
✅ iPhone: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts
✅ Android: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts (and other threat categories if listed) ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test — Sunday 7th September, 3pm
The UK’s new emergency alert system will send a loud siren, message, and vibration to every compatible phone even on silent. Survivors of abuse with hidden phones could be put at risk if the device is discovered.
You can opt out in your phone’s settings to protect your safety:
✅ iPhone: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts
✅ Android: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts (and other threat categories if listed) ... See MoreSee Less
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👏🏼This Sunday, team Alcohol Change UK take on the Rasselbock Running Marathon for Alcohol Awareness Week.🏃💨
Are you joining us? Let us know in the comments!👇
You can still fundraise for #AlcoholAwarenessWeek to help end alcohol harm in the UK. #RiseandRaise🧡
Find out more on our website⬇️
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Think before you drink. #alcoholawarenessAlcohol addiction is the most common form of addiction in the UK, yet for too many, it remains hidden behind shame, stigma, and silence.
This Alcohol Awareness Week, led by Alcohol Change UK , shines a spotlight on alcohol and the workplace, a setting where drinking culture, stress, and fear of judgment often prevent people from seeking help.
At Taking Action on Addiction, we’re calling for a culture shift. Alcohol harm is rising, lives are being lost, and the cost of inaction is too high. Addiction is not a choice, it’s a serious mental health condition. And recovery is possible.
Read our latest article to find out why now is the time to speak out, show compassion, and take meaningful action.
Read now: takingactiononaddiction.org.uk/news/alcohol-awareness-week-2025-we-cant-afford-to-look-away
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It's Mental Health Awareness Week! 🌍
Starting a mental health conversation can be as simple as asking:
💬“What’s been on your mind lately?”
💬“I noticed you’ve been quiet recently. Is everything okay?”
You could arrange a coffee date with a mate, or text a friend you haven't spoken to for a while 📱
If you're unsure, how to start a conversation, check out our free 90-minute eLearning 'Conversations in the Community' ow.ly/Zyqj50VPWIL ... See MoreSee Less
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🥰✨ Incredible Feedback! ✨
We’re beyond proud to share that in our latest feedback from survivors, 100% answered "always" when asked if their worker:
👐 Treated them with respect
👂 Listened to them
💜 Helped them understand their trauma symptoms
🙌 Gave them choices
🥰 Made them feel safe and comfortable
This is the heart of our work. To every survivor who shared their reflections on our service - thank you. Your voice matters. 💜 And to our dedicated team - this is what true support looks like. 👏
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🙌We are delighted to announce that the Highland Business Women 2025 Charity of the Year is.... 🥁
✨️✨️RASASH✨️✨️
We can't wait to get to work with this fantastic charity!! Stay tuned as we will be bringing you more on that partnership very soon!!
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our shortlisted charities who presented today. We were humbled to hear of the truly wonderful work they all do. They are all so deserving of our support and the vote is never easy. We know the members who attended and voted today had a really difficult decision on their hands. Thank you again to:
💫 The Oxygen Works 💫
💫 Snap Inverness 💫
💫 Highland BlindCraft 💫
💫 Brent Centre Highlands 💫
We would also again like to thank all of the charities who applied to become our 2025 Charity of the Year. We were overwhelmed with the volume of applications submitted this year and the quality of those applications. We are surrounded by such wonderful charities here in the Highlands.
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To buy tickets in advance for this wonderful event go to
buytickets.at/thebikeshed/1627184
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Brilliant window display at Rebel Row Inverness for international womens day.
Delighted to have spotted HVAWP work amongst it all.
Thank you 💕
#AccelerateAction
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