Thrive & Rise

Whether you’d like to find out more about the Power to Change campaign for yourself, your workplace or sports club, or simply want to help inform and educate friends and family, the Power to Change website is a brilliant resource.

There’s lots of useful information, educational videos and real-life examples to help us recognise behaviours that are unacceptable towards women and girls.

Sometimes creating change starts with becoming more aware, having conversations and understanding what we can all do to help create safer, healthier communities. Visit www.powertochange.info to find out more

You may have heard the phrase violence against women and girls in the news or in everyday conversations, but what does it actually mean?

It's an issue that affects millions of women every day, so it's important that we understand what we're talking about. By learning more, we can all play a part in recognising abuse, supporting survivors, and helping to prevent violence.

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We’re sometimes asked, "Should I say domestic violence or domestic abuse❓"

There isn’t a wrong answer, but the terms can mean different things to different people. While domestic violence often refers to physical violence, domestic abuse is a broader term that includes emotional, psychological, sexual, financial and coercive or controlling behaviour.

The most important thing to remember is that abuse doesn't have to involve physical violence to be abuse.

For information on support visit: womensaidni.org

The Executive has acknowledged that women and girls living in rural communities face additional risks to their safety and greater barriers to accessing justice and support services. This is why raising awareness within local communities is so important. By challenging harmful attitudes, cultures and beliefs, we can help create meaningful change. It is essential that communities are equipped to recognise the signs of gender-based violence, foster safe environments where women feel able to speak out, and ensure they are signposted to appropriate support services, such as Women’s Aid. Fermanagh & Omagh Women's Aid

Women in rural communities face additional risks to their safety

“Women's Aid NI statement following the news of the murders of a mother and her daughter in Ballymena.

For information on accessing support, you can contact us 028 8244 1555”

Thank you to An Táite Riabhach GAC committee members for welcoming me to their club last night to deliver the Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Empower to Prevent Training
Sport has the unique power to bring people together, build confidence, create positive role models, and strengthen communities. Sports clubs like Tattyreagh are often at the heart of local communities, placing coaches, volunteers, committee members, and players in a position to recognise concerns, promote healthy relationships, and create environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.