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Annual General Meeting

8th October 2021

Juno Women’s Aid Annual General Meeting November 4th 2021 6.00 pm – 7.15 pm New Art Exchange, 39 – 41 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6BE and on Zoom Juno Women’s Aid will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 4th November 2021 6.00 pm – 7.15 pm. We will be celebrating the last 12…

A Day in The Life of a Freedom Programme Facilitator

10th August 2021

This article is written by Juno Women’s Aid’s Freedom Programme Facilitator in Nottingham city. What is the Freedom Programme? The Freedom Programme is a domestic abuse programme that examines the roles played between perpetrators and survivors of abuse, as well as the attitudes and beliefs they carry. Juno Women’s Aid facilitates women-only Freedom Programme sessions,…

Ann Bernice Huffsmith

11th May 2021

In remembrance of Ann Bernice Huffsmith, advocate, philanthropist, dearly beloved wife, and mother to three children. Ann Bernice Huffsmith was a treasure to everyone who knew her. Throughout her many years as a confidante and supporter of organisations such as the Salvation Army, and non-profits helping women overcome addiction, she also specialised in teaching dyslexic…

Final Briefing: The Domestic Abuse Act 05/05/21

5th May 2021

Over the past few months, we have published fortnightly briefings on the Domestic Abuse Bill to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies, and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill returned to the Commons for consideration of Lord amendments on the 26th April 2021, this was followed by another consideration…

Briefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 19/4/21

19th April 2021

In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. On the 15th April 2021, the Domestic Abuse Bill returned to the House of Commons for its final stages. The consideration of Commons amendments…

Members Of The New Coalition Cabinet Arrive For Their First Cabinet Meeting

Briefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 29/3/21

29th March 2021

In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies, and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill has now completed the third reading, which commenced on the 24th of March, 2021. Further amendments are now being considered. If you…

Briefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 15/3/21

15th March 2021

In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill is now in the Report Stage, which commenced on the 8th of March, 2021. If you have any questions, comments or concerns…

Reflections of a CEO – Male Violence Against Women and Girls

15th March 2021

This past week has left too many of us angry, exhausted, hurt, and in some cases, despairing about the situation for women and girls in the UK. I have been reflecting on the events of this week and am asking myself what is it that is so different about the past seven days that has…

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International Women’s Day 2021

8th March 2021

Happy International Women’s Day to women around the world! In line with our #JunoWomen campaign throughout the month of March on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, today we’re sharing a poem written by Juno staff aptly called: ‘Women who work with women have the best job in the world.’ Enjoy! Women who work with women have…

Briefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 1/3/21

1st March 2021

In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill has just completed the committee stage. The report stage of the Bill commences on the 8th of March, 2021. If you have…

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