The Labour govt’s pledge to halve violence against women & girls in a decade is welcome. But unless migrant, Black & minoritised women are centred, this goal won’t be met. We are at the #LabourPartyConference calling for migrant women to be at the heart of the conversation. #VAWGTakeover (1/4)

Following the #LabourPartyConference? Keep an eye out for the #VAWGTakeover to hear how government must centre women and girls in its plans. Find out more buff.ly/Z3cSSDU (1/2)

Over a year ago the govt. was elected on a mission to halve VAWG, but it is yet to publish its strategy. This is a vital opportunity to reset its approach: listen to VAWG orgs, centre survivors & ensure that VAWG is a political priority. Find out more – buff.ly/Z3cSSDU

Today, our Director, Gisela Valle, will be participating in the 27th @wave-network.bsky.social Conference “Feminist Solidarity and Collective Action: Reclaiming our Power to End Violence Against Women” in Bucharest. The conference will focus on feminist solidarity and collective action to end VAWG

Our Director, Gisela Valle, was featured in the @mirror.co.uk regarding our Joint Statement about harmful immigration policies: "The government cannot claim to protect women while upholding policies that put them at risk." Read more ➡️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

🔈 Today we sent a joint statement to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Coordinated by SUMW, in partnership with @evawuk.bsky.social, Hibiscus, @sbsisters.bsky.social & 70+ orgs, it urges the govt to scrap its White Paper & end its harmful approach to immigration. (1/3) buff.ly/mAzPl65

Does it pass the test? 60+ organisations call on government to make sure its new #VAWG strategy prioritises prevention, addresses inequalities, centres the most marginalised and delivers sustainable funding bit.ly/4mPXJ8L

The government has pledged to halve violence against women and girls. But this cannot be done while lies about its causes are endorsed by those in positions of power. The facts about VAWG in the UK are stark. Weaponising violence to further a racist agenda is #NotInOurName

Our Director Gisela Valle has spoken about the danger of spreading the myth that the greatest risk of sexual violence comes from strangers, in the context of the right-wing weaponisation of VAWG: www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...

The government has pledged to halve VAWG in 10 years. But this cannot be done while lies about its causes are endorsed by those in positions of power. We've joined 200 organisations to reject the weaponisation of VAWG by those with an anti-migrant agenda. #NotInOurName t.co/owoZQbGRpU

Proud to see our Policy & Comms Coordinator for VAWG, Maria Alvarez Gomez, in a panel about campaigns our organisations are leading to strengthen the protections of our communities. Happy to share spaces with impactful organisations like @sbsisters.bsky.social, Imkaan and Women's Aid 👏

Today we are at the @womensaid.bsky.social National Conference, where our Director, Gisela Valle, will be a part of the breakout session titled "Working together for communities: local policing and specialist services". 🧵(1/4)

1/2 Today we're joining civil society groups, policy experts, employer representatives, and policymakers to explore what the UK's new Fair Work Agency needs to succeed. Thanks to @centreforlondon.bsky.social & @trustforlondon.bsky.social for bringing us together 🧵

Today we're celebrating our 42nd anniversary! 🤍 We want to thank the Latin American women that trust our services and our Staff and volunteers that work hard to provide advice and support to their community and advocate for migrant rights in the UK 💪 youtu.be/rgoS9dY28Gg

Migrant communities were left confused, scared and worried after the government's Immigration White Paper announcements. We are joining this call to meet with Home Secretary @YvetteCooperMP & Migration Minister @SeemaMalhotra1 to discuss our concerns.

Today the 28th of June we're commemorating International LGBTQ+ Pride Day 🌈 This historic day for the community is also an important day to emphasise the need for diversity and inclusion in our society 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride!

We're closing #VolunteersMonth with two inspiring volunteers. Carmen faced many challenges as a migrant woman in the UK which inspired her to help the community deal with those issues. Jacqueline highlights how much we can impact others with small acts of kindness. Thank you 🤍

As we're reaching the end of #VolunteersMonth, we talked to Priscila and Caro so they could tell us more about their experience volunteering with #LAWRS. Thank you both for your time and kindness! 🤍

Let's keep the celebration going for #VolunteersMonth 🌟 Priscila and Caro talked to us and told us why they decided to volunteer with #LAWRS. We're grateful to have such wonderful volunteers. Thank you both! 😍

No Recourse? No Safety! was a programme focused on advocating for the rights of migrant victim-survivors of gender-based violence subject to No Recourse to Public Funds. Read more about this project, its achievements and impacts here ⬇️

More amazing volunteers shared their experiences being a part of #LAWRS 🤩 Isadora and Cinthia highlighted the power of solidarity and their commitment in supporting migrant Latin American women's struggles in the UK. Thank you both! 🤍 #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersMonth

#RefugeeWeek this year celebrates #CommunityAsASuperpower and #SimpleActs we can do for each other as a community. In the current challenging context, let's build bridges with empathy and care 🤍 #WeStandForRefugees

We decided to celebrate our volunteers throughout June, turning #VolunteersWeek into #VolunteersMonth, and asking them about their experience at #LAWRS 🤩 Both Andrea and Elena highlighted the importance of communities when being away from home. Thank you! 🤍

We talked to María Jose and Ale who kindly shared their experiences volunteering with #LAWRS and what this experience has meant for them. We're so proud to have such amazing volunteers. Thank you both! 🥰 #VolunteersMonth

To keep on our #VolunteersMonth celebrations, Valentina - volunteer at our helpline and Psychotherapy Team - tells us what has volunteering for LAWRS meant for her 🤗 Thank you, Valentina! lawrs.org.uk/blog/2025/06...

Volunteers' Week begins today! 🤩 We're thankful to have such committed women being a part of LAWRS. We're excited to celebrate our volunteers and the amazing work that they do! 🥰 For that, we've extended our celebrations for the whole month. Thank you so much volunteers! 🎉

✨ We are #hiring! ✨ Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women 🤍 ➡️ Position: Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Portuguese Speaker) - Maternity Cover ➡️ Deadline: Sunday 15th of June More information here: buff.ly/rr2pIVc #Recruitment #CharityJobs

"10 years of limbo is not immigration policy. It is a prison sentence." Nish, a youth organiser here at Praxis, shares her experience of the 10-year-route and shows how cruel and punishing Labour's latest proposals are 👇 www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

Did you know that the 17th of May is the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia? At LAWRS we stand in solidarity and commemorate #ThePowerofCommunities #IDAHOBIT 🏳️‍🌈

The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights has joined our criticisms of restrictive visa schemes, calling on the government to take concrete steps to protect workers and tackle exploitation. From basic morality to international obligation, the case for change is clear.

NEW BLOG ENTRY 💡 Lorena Piedrahita-Lopez, member of our YWAB, posed the question: How do Latin American women in London navigate experiences of racialised femininity and hypersexuality based on mainstream media and community expectations? Check it out: buff.ly/3vZCz9G

🧵 We are looking for 10 enthusiastic Latin American Young Women aged 18 to 24, based in London, to join our Young Women’s Advisory Board for one year (05/2025 - 03/2026)! ❣️ (1/2)

🚨 Are you interested in applying to the Policy Officer on Young Women and Girls position? 🚨 We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Tuesday 15th of April! 🤓 Save the date and your questions! Register here: buff.ly/g6lGs9I

🧵 This government’s decision to expand the hostile environment for migrant workers in the UK will only increase their vulnerability, pushing those in need of protection into the hands of exploitative employers.

🚨 Are you interested in applying for our Research and Engagement Policy Officer – Maternity Cover position? 🚨 We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Wednesday the 9th of April! 🤩 Save the date and your questions! Register here: buff.ly/dqjVfg1

🚨 Our Young Women's Advisory Board has just published their research report: Voices of Young Latinas: Peer Research into Sexual Harassment at London Universities. 🚨 Incredibly interesting and insightful, you can find the report here: buff.ly/KqdxzD8 (1/5)

✨ We are #recruiting! ✨ Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women: ➡️ Position: Research and Engagement Policy Officer – Maternity Cover ➡️ Deadline: Sunday 20th of April More information here: buff.ly/C2VGKQ9

✨ We are #recruiting! ✨ Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women: ➡️ Position: Policy Officer on Young Women and Girls ➡️ Deadline: Sunday 20th of April More information here: buff.ly/JunaD5I

✨ We are recruiting! ✨ Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women: ➡️ Position: Generalist Advice Caseworker (Portuguese Speaker) ➡️ Deadline for applications: Sunday 6th April More information here: buff.ly/SknhImr

This past Saturday we took our placards to the #MillionWomenRise march. It was exciting to see so many people being a part of a movement to ensure human rights for all women. We stand for #migrant & #refugee women's rights, ensuring their safety and eradicating #VAWG.

We stand with migrant women who face violence, abuse and exploitation but fear reporting due to immigration concerns and data-sharing. Safe reporting mechanisms are essential for all women to access justice. 💜 #IWD2025 #SafeReportingNow #StepUpMigrantWomen #AccelerateAction

The Labour government once condemned the #HostileEnvironment—but now they fuel the same old anti-migrant rhetoric. We call on the government to dismantle the #HostileEnvironment and protect migrant women. We need real change, not recycled policies 💪 #IWD2025 #StepUpMigrantWomen #AccelerateAction

🚨 This #InternationalWomensDay we march for migrant women—who face disproportionate violence, abuse, and exploitation, yet are often denied protections due to their immigration status. No woman should be left behind! ✊🏽 #IWD2025 #StepUpMigrantWomen #AccelerateAction

Come join us this Saturday, March 8th, for the #MillionWomenRise march! 💜💚 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

💜 Today we came together to prepare for #InternationalWomensDay: sharing reflections, honoring the women who inspire our fight for migrant women’s rights, and creating powerful placards for the #MillionWomenRise march. ✊🏽 Migrant rights are women’s rights! #IWD2025 #StepUpMigrantWomen

For Latin American women in the UK, systemic barriers - from restrictive migration policies to a lack of culturally tailored support - make accessing safety, justice and dignity even harder. 🧵 (1/5)

"I didn't know I was a human trafficking victim till I was in my 50s – why did nobody rescue me?" Failure on the part of local authorities to implement effective training is putting vulnerable peoplle at risk. Thank you @LaurenMedlicott for this piece.

✨ We are recruiting! Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women: ➡️ Administrator and Finance Officer - Portuguese Speaker (Job share) – Maternity Cover ➡️ Deadline: Sunday 9th February 2025 More information here: lnkd.in/gybWZz5r

✨ We are recruiting! Come and join our wonderful team of Latin American women: ➡️ Girls and Young Women Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Spanish Speaker) ➡️ Deadline: Sunday 9th February 2025 More information: lnkd.in/gfdRT_ry