Violence against Women

UK Action against Human Trafficking

Group campaigning against human trafficking, and exploitation of women, men and children, including for the sex trade. UKAST researches, publicises victims’ stories, lobbies government, and organises local groups and events, starting in Norwich.

6 May 08 Help save Southall Black Sisters

Sign the Petition to No. 10 opposing Ealing Council’s threat to withdraw funding for SBS

26 Apr 08 Sign the Rape Crisis petition

to call for secure government funding to allow Rape Crisis to continue its work

19 Nov 08 Take Back the Tech 2008

Join us online for 16 days of technical action to resist domestic violence.

Womens Aid Federation

Womens Aid Federation of England (Womens Aid) is the national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.

Network news and actions

14 Oct 09 Twitter can't be gagged: online outcry over Guardian/Trafigura order

Trafigura, a London-based oil trader connected with dumping toxic waste in Ivory Coast in 2006, was the most used word on micro-blogging site Twitter this morning.

18 Sep 09 Stand up to Mandelson's draconian internet piracy laws now

Mandelson’s law would mean that the government could disconnect anyone they suspect of downloading anything copyrighted. Only in June this year the government had ruled out draconian measures like this but now it appears Mandelson has caved in to the wishes of the music and film industry.

16 Sep 09 New Africa broadband 'ready'

The launch of the government-backed East African Marine System (Teams) comes as providers face a backlash over slow connection speeds and high prices.