Check out the Girls Rock program, Saturday afternoons in the Oh Yeah Music Centre, Nov 8, 15, 22, 29 for girls & gender expansive youth aged 10-17. Sessions will include a chance to try out instruments, learn songwriting, jam with peers & learning to screen-print band shirts tinyurl.com/y5ek2nwc

Northern Ireland is the only region in the UK & Ireland without a Women’s Health Strategy. Our new research highlights the urgent need for action to address health inequalities and improve outcomes form women. #visibleforceforchange Read the full report here tinyurl.com/yypct2tu

WRDA Led Women’s Policy Group Calls for Urgent Action on Redress for Survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions and Magdalene Laundries www.wrda.net/blog/wrda-le...

The Women’s Policy Group, led by WRDA, has submitted its response to the Draft Transport Strategy 2035. We urge the Department to embed measurable, inclusive actions that reflect the lived experiences of women and marginalised communities. Read the full response here buff.ly/iypCOrl

📢 Consultation Response WPG NI Response to For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers and its implications for NI consultation Read the full response here buff.ly/H4Cp4Qj

Happy Bi Visibility Day!

Join us for our new workshop on Raise Your Voice Against Misogyny! Monday, 29th Sep, 7-9pm online RSVP: forms.gle/pS92p6oNkWjT...

📢 The Women’s Policy Group NI, led by WRDA, welcomes the Victims of Sexual Crimes Trauma Mitigation Bill. This Bill is an important step toward a more just, victim-centred legal process.

Sexual harassment widespread among barristers, review finds 'The report, external found 44% of respondents said they had experienced or observed bullying, harassment or discrimination while working either in person or online over two years.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Take part in our research and help us understand the scale of the issue of domestic abuse exacerbated by firearms in Northern Ireland. Complete the short survey here buff.ly/n8QVdzA

Our Maternal Advocacy and Support Project is coming to Magherafelt! The group provides maternal mental health support for women who are pregnant or have children up to the age of 3. To register contact: [email protected] or call 02879 301601

Proud to be at #TransPride in Belfast today! WRDA is proud to be a trans inclusive feminist org

Mums need Perinatal Mental health understanding, trauma informed care and kindness – let’s work together to create change buff.ly/YrFYpCo

Excited for the relaunch of the Childcare for All Campaign! We're live blueskying from Stormont Long Gallery, follow along for updates

Trans Pride N.I will be at Writer's Square this Saturday 13th September 12-3PM! Come and celebrate trans joy and show your support for our trans and non-binary siblings.

WATCH: Debbie Rowden moved the motion on behalf of UNISON for recognition and respect for migrant workers See her #TUC25 speech here www.youtube.com/watch?v=29td...

A Childcare Strategy for All Wednesday 10th Sept in the Long Gallery from 9-11am RSVP here buff.ly/IZ6z9E8

We need your help! Act now to send a message to your MLAs to attend the "A Childcare Strategy for All" event. Click the link to find out more actnowni.eaction.online/childcare-st...

Fantastic opportunity to have your voice heard in improving breast services, apply by 28th September #BreastCareMatters

Contact our Mas Project Coordinator, Clare Anderson at [email protected] to find out more.

The Young mums maternal advocacy and support project is coming to Ballybeen! Knee deep in nappies, naps and never ending to do lists? 16-25, pregnant or with a child under 3 years? Mas could be for you. Register here buff.ly/GJTyXqI

Register here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A lot of Violence against Women and Girls is not reported, and the statistics, show only the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of the statistics that tell us about the size and impact of the problem in our communities

Register here forms.gle/dPCE3bfChTmA...

There is still not enough information on the full extent of the range of violence, abuse and harm, and the impact it as on the lives of women and girls, their families and the communities around them.

A Childcare Strategy for All Wednesday 10th Sept in the Long Gallery from 9-11am RSVP here buff.ly/IZ6z9E8

Our Maternal Advocacy and Support Project is coming to Magherafelt! The group provides maternal mental health support for women who are pregnant or have children up to the age of 3. To register contact: [email protected] or call 02879 301601

There is still not enough information on the full extent of the range of violence, abuse and harm, and the impact it as on the lives of women and girls, their families and the communities around them.

A Childcare Strategy for All Wednesday 10th Sept in the Long Gallery from 9-11am RSVP here forms.gle/iUvPrr5qas1S...

The Young mums maternal advocacy and support project is coming to Ballybeen! Knee deep in nappies, naps and never ending to do lists? 16-25, pregnant or with a child under 3 years? Mas could be for you. Register here buff.ly/GJTyXqI

“Economically Inactive”? Train as a WRDA Community Facilitator Find out more about this fantastic programme and how you can apply here buff.ly/OY6Nh9R

Take part in our research and help us understand the scale of the issue of domestic abuse exacerbated by firearms in Northern Ireland. Complete the short survey here forms.gle/F2M1TK5yzUoT...

Sunshine & Sleep what more could you ask for! Our Young Mum’s MAS group were delighted to have Susan from Settled Petals along to chat about all things sleep. It was a great workshop and afterwards we enjoyed the lovely tranquil gardens in Atlas Centre.

A lot of Violence against Women and Girls is not reported, and the statistics, show only the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of the statistics that tell us about the size and impact of the problem in our communities

Jennifer Our Young Mums MAS worker is super excited for her training to become a qualified Yoga Instructor! This will mean mums and wee ones on the MAS project can enjoy all the physical and emotional benefits of yoga together 💗

The Young mums maternal advocacy and support project is coming to Ballybeen! Knee deep in nappies, naps and never ending to do lists? 16-25, pregnant or with a child under 3 years? Mas could be for you. Register here buff.ly/GJTyXqI

🚨 New consultation response from the Women's Policy Group NI🚨 ➡️ We call for gender budgeting and urgent reform to meet equality standards. buff.ly/T7DPYTl

Thank you to the participants from our Maternal Advocacy and Support project for sharing their experiences of breast feeding and how support could be improved #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2025 buff.ly/zt2R18V

Almost half those arrested for race hate disorder in Belfast last August had previously been reported to the PSNI for domestic abuse, The Detail can reveal. www.thedetail.tv/articles/alm... Shout out to ‪@lukejbutterly.bsky.social‬ for the investigative journalism

Did you know WRDA is a membership organisation? Its free to join and you can find out more here buff.ly/4htbF69

Shout out to Windsor Women's Centre this #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2025 for their successful 2023 campaign for Translink to join the Breast- feeding Welcome Scheme. Now women can feel more supported to breast- feed when out and about on buses and trains. #MasMatter

Our Young Mums MAS group had lots of fun this week – gender reveals, bouncy castles and even some four legged friends joining us at our Summer fun day!

A lot of Violence against Women and Girls is not reported, and the statistics, show only the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of the statistics that tell us about the size and impact of the problem in our communities

Women across the Mas project highlighted the need for improved support to breast- feeding and also to create a society here where breast- feeding is supported. #MasMatter #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2025

Celebrate #WorldBreastfeedingWeek with Breastival

Shout out to our former Finance and HR Manager, Geraldine. One year on from retirement and still supporting WRDA at Ashton centre's family day ❤️

Read the full Women’s Policy Group Response to Draft Northern Ireland Climate Change Adaptation Programme www.wrda.net/blog/womens-...

Join our campaign to secure #stepstosafety for women living with violence in NI. Find out more, including actions you can take, here buff.ly/LRD9E6z

Almost seven in ten (68%) Disabled women reported being sexually harassed at work, compared to 52% of women in general. Younger Disabled women are even more likely to have experienced sexual harassment with almost four out of five (78%) reporting being sexually harassed at work.

There is still not enough information on the full extent of the range of violence, abuse and harm, and the impact it as on the lives of women and girls, their families and the communities around them.