We were pleased to attend the launch of the Changing Harmful Attitudes and Behaviours (CHAB) programme in Bradford - a 20-week intervention developed for South Asian communities.

BREAKING: Gagandeep Gulati’s jail sentence has been extended — a rare but important move that sends a clear message: sexual violence will not go unpunished.   🔗 Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🌟 Proud to Support the Gurdwara Handbook 🌟 Sikh Women’s Aid stands in full support of the UK’s first ever Gurdwara Handbook, launched by @gurdwaraaid . This essential guide is a transformative step for UK Gurdwaras — equipping them with tools to build safer, inclusive, and accountable spaces. 1/3

🚨 Service Update from Sikh Women’s Aid 🚨 Due to an unprecedented rise in referrals and calls to our helpline, we are currently operating a 2–3 week waiting list for all services from the day of first contact. We understand how difficult it is to reach out for support, and we want to reassure you

Sikh Women’s Aid remains committed to its mission Following the resignation of our CEO, the Board of Trustees has implemented interim leadership arrangements to ensure our services continue without disruption.

SWA Statement on the Conviction of Harpreet Khasria We welcome the conviction of Harpreet Khasria for the horrific sexual abuse he inflicted on multiple victims. This outcome is an important step toward justice & affirms that sexual abuse will be met with serious consequences. tinyurl.com/3p7kzc4h

NEWLY WED YOUNG WOMAN DIES IN INDIA UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. A heartbreaking incident has emerged from the village of Jhinjri, near Sri Anandpur Sahib, where a young woman named Neha Devi, who had been married just five months ago in Rampur Gujjran (Nahan area), tragically lost her life.

Sikh Women’s Aid is proud to support the launch of the Challenging Harmful Attitudes and Behaviours Project (CHAB) – the UK’s first-of-its-kind programme designed specifically for South Asian individuals who have caused harm in relationships. 1/4

📢 Sikh Women’s Aid is proud to support the launch of #SomaiyasLaw – a national campaign led by Karma Nirvana calling for urgent reforms to better protect victims of Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage. 👉 Find out more and show your support: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...

We’re pleased to be holding a panel discussion with @leicsecularsociety.bsky.social on caste discrimination in the UK this summer. Speakers include representatives of Dalit Solidarity, @sikhwomensaiduk.bsky.social, Anti Caste Discrimination Alliance and more 👇 www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/04...

Sikh Women’s Aid condemn the horrific actions of Gagandeep Gulati, who preyed on a vulnerable young woman and committed an horrific attack only to film it and then distribute it to others. www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...

We are heartbroken by the tragic murder of Paramjit Kaur in Sandwell. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her family and loved ones during this devastating time. www.expressandstar.com/news/2025/04...

SWA is proud to be supported by #ComicRelief & our Finance & Governance Officer & Service Lead was delighted to join with other groups at a recent at a workshop for organisations funded as part of the Community Justice Programme - we really enjoyed the day & learnt so much. Thank you #ComicRelief

One of the hardest aspects of our work is dealing with religious institutions and faith settings where sexual abuse and exploitation of vulnerable congregation members is happening. #FromHerKingsAreBorn #MeTooKaurs www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/03...

Shocking findings from @sikhwomensaiduk.bsky.social reveal Sikh women are being subjected to exorcisms, sexual assault and other forms of abuse linked to religion. They stress the need for more work to tackle spiritual abuse. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/03...

Half term, cost of living, navigating being a sole provider for you and your children can feel overwhelming. Here is a list of places offering to help ease abit of that stress. www.moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

Today's decision is a huge blow to trust and confidence in policing. The Metropolitan Police need the power to remove officers who pose a risk to their colleagues and the public. For Government to halve violence against women and girls, there is no place for predators in policing. My response ⬇️

Day 7: Turning Awareness Into Action Raising awareness is just the first step—real change requires action. Here’s how we can all play a part in tackling sexual abuse and violence: #ItsNotOkay #FromHerKingsAreBorn #metookaurs

Day 6: Justice Prevails - The Case of Makhan Singh Mauji The conviction of a former Granthi, Makhan Singh Mauji for the sexual abuse of children in the 1980s is a stark reminder that justice has no time limit. No matter how long ago, survivors deserve to be heard & perpetrators held accountable.

Day 5: Sara’s Story—Faith Shouldn’t Be a Path to Abuse Sara’s journey into Sikhism was meant to be enlightening and fulfilling. Instead, she was groomed, abused, and left fearing for her life by those she trusted at her local gurdwara. Her story is not unique… 🧵⬇️

Day 4: Confronting Faith-Based Abuse Our 2024 survey reveals alarming levels of perpetrators operating within our sacred spaces. Faith should never be a weapon of abuse. Many use their power & influence to silence victims, shielding themselves from accountability. #ItsNotOk to turn a blind eye.

Day 3: Challenging the Myths, Confronting the Reality Our data reveals a hard truth—while some Sikh girls, like many others, have been targeted by so-called “Muslim” grooming gangs, the far greater threat comes from within their own families.

Day 2: The Hidden Truth About Sexual Abuse Our latest data reveals a devastating reality ⛔️ 1 in 3 Sikh Panjabi women have experienced sexual assault. ⛔️ Even more distressing, nearly 70% of these incidents occurred when they were still children.

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025 begins today. This week encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to engage in meaningful conversations and take action to prevent sexual violence in all its forms. #ItsNOTok 🧵⬇️

❗WEST MIDLANDS POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR AMRIT CHAHAL - HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? ❗ Amrit Chahal is sought by West Midlands Police following a rape incident Coventry’s Gosford Park. Anyone who knows where Amrit Chahal is should call police on 999, quoting crime number 20/454525/24.

WE STAND WITH JESS PHILLIPS MP Jess Phillips MP, a tireless advocate for survivors, is unfairly being scapegoated in this debate. Instead of addressing the urgent need for systemic reforms, child sexual abuse is being weaponized as a political distraction, sidelining real solutions. 🧵⬇️

📌 READY FOR A CHANGE IN 2025? SIKH WOMEN'S AID IS HIRING! 📌 Position: Domestic Abuse Support Worker Hours: 30 hours per week Location: West Midlands (travel essential) 📩 Email covering letter and up to date CV to [email protected] 📅 Deadline: Friday 24th January 2025 @ 23.59 pm

As we approach the end of the year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our followers, supporters, & partners for standing with us throughout 2024. Please note that SWA will be closing its services for the winter break from Wednesday 25th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025.

Privileged to chair @sikhwomensaiduk.bsky.social panel on spiritual & faith-based abuse with experts Huda Jawad Richard Scorer & Dr LisaOakley. Critical discussions on addressing abuse in faith communities. Read the report: www.sikhwomensaid.org.uk/information/... #DomesticAbuse

🚨Important Update 🚨 The High Court has delivered its verdict in the civil case against a Coventry temple priest accused of spiritual, sexual, and financial abuse. PLEASE SEE OUR PRESS RELEASE 🧵⬇️ 1/3

What a fantastic conference by @sikhwomensaiduk.bsky.social today! Their 3rd report brings forward the voices and experiences from the Sikh Panjabi community. My biggest take away was Sikh Panjabi women experience significant periods of abuse (c.25% is over 21+ years and c.47% 11 years +).

We have supported over 500 women escaping domestic abuse and life-threatening situations since inception. We are sitting on six domestic homocide reviews of Sikh women who were killed by those closest to them. #GenderPowerAbuse #FromHerKingsAreBorn tinyurl.com/KilledWomen

🚨 New Report Launch: Gender, Power & Abuse in the Sikh Panjabi Community 🚨 A groundbreaking 2024 report by Sikh Women’s Aid highlights alarming levels of domestic, sexual, spiritual, and faith-based abuse experienced by Sikh Panjabi women in the UK.

*Sikh Women’s Aid 2024 Report Cover Reveal* 📖👀 We’re excited to share the cover of our latest report, "*Gender, Power and Abuse*", based on the findings of our national survey and trends observed on our helpline since our last report in 2022. 🧵⬇️

She did all the right things. She was also a migrant victim of abuse. Now she is dead. Please see our press release regarding the growing crisis of women of Indian Heritage being killed by their spouse or family member. ⬇️🧵