Imkaan
@Imkaan
UK-based, Black and minoritised feminist, umbrella organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.
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http://www.imkaan.org.uk 02-11-2010 16:29:05
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I was so sorry to hear that Professor Evan Stark passed away.
A pioneer and world leading expert, Evan Stark transformed our understanding of domestic abuse.
His work on coercive control and the impact on children helped many survivors feel understood.
amp.theguardian.com/society/2024/a…
One of my top priorities is to drive much-needed improvements in the police response to domestic abuse.
To help me do this, I'm asking survivors of #DomesticAbuse to share your experiences of contacting the police.
Take the short survey below: homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/OOKJJ5/
A statement from our Executive Director, Selma Taha, on the shocking developments around the racist attack on her and her friends on the tube in Sep 2023.
In solidarity ✊
We stand with with Selma Taha and her friends. Southall Black Sisters Self Defence is No Offence! #SelfDefenceisNoOffence
Good to see sisters from Southall Black Sisters nia Woman’s Place UK Femicide Census Justice for Women FiLiA Womens Resource Centre Centre for Women's Justice Brighton Sisters Salon Aurora New Dawn Rights of Women Million Women Rise Imkaan and others standing in support of Selma Taha and friends and against racist…
🚨 ‘Three times as many people seeking asylum died during the first six months of last year than the Home Office disclosed in official information.’
The Government must be transparent and accountable.
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/m…
The The Angiolini Inquiry findings were damning. It is absolutely right that government and policing leaders have accepted the recommendations.
But the criminal justice bill must not be passed without robust measures to tackle police perpetrators. My response 👇
domesticabusecommissioner.uk/legislation-ne…
Following a crime, victims need support in many areas - from reporting to recovery. In London, information and support is available from London Victim and Witness Service londonvws.org.uk
Women's Resource Centre Womens Resource Centre have launched their Speaking Up for Women Campaign, together with Imkaan and Respect. 'We want to be listened to. We want our demands acted on. We want real, fundamental change for women and girls.' Find out more:
wrc.org.uk/speaking-up-fo…