Women's rights Archives

28 November 2023

16 Days Campaign: Stop Violence Against Women and Girls

Every year, Opoka supports the UN Campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, from November 25th to December 10th.

12 July 2023

Accreditation of the National Quality Standard for the support and assistance provided by Opoka to Polish women and their children experiencing domestic violence.

On 12th July 2023 in Birmingham During the Women’s Aid National Conference 2023 “Transforming the Future for Survivors Together,” the Women’s Aid Federation of England awarded OPOKA the National Quality Standard Award! It was a fantastic event, and we are honoured to be part of this incredible sisterhood! In the photo below, representatives from OPOKA … Continued

2 March 2021

Domestic violence affecting so many Polish women in the UK. Find help here!

Women often don’t even realise—let alone acknowledge—that what they are experiencing in a relationship or marriage is violence. They don’t understand or accept the concept and identity of abuse, that behaviours such as control, manipulation, intimidation, blackmail, coercion, and pressure from a partner or husband are forms of abuse too,” says Aneta Mackell. “We keep … Continued

11 February 2021

Helpline for Polish women in the UK regarding domestic violence — a safe and confidential support number.

Safe and confidential helpline for Polish women — open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 to 13:00 Please note that the helpline 0300 365 1700 operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10:00 and 13:00, excluding public holidays and Bank Holidays. The line is operated in Polish and is intended solely for Polish women experiencing … Continued

17 December 2020

Polish women in the UK are particularly vulnerable to domestic violence.

The Opoka organisation receives up to 50 calls daily from women experiencing domestic violence. See why Polish women living in the UK are particularly vulnerable to abuse and how Opoka saves lives by offering support, safety, and real help. Read the article

21 November 2020

STOP to violence against women and girls – The ’16 Days’ campaign

The following post is about the ’16 Days’ campaign, which annually raises awareness about the issue of violence against women. Learn how the Opoka organisation in Bristol supports Polish women in the UK and why this campaign is of such great importance. ⬇️ STOP violence against women and girls – the ’16 Days’ campaign.’

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