Walk, run, swim or cycle 16 miles during 16 Days of Activism 2022! 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign calling for the elimination of gender-based violence, run annually from 25th November (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to 10th December (International Human Rights Day).

Glasgow Womens Aid has been supporting women, children and young people who are experiencing Domestic Abuse for over 45 years. The development of our service has been influenced by the experiences of the women, children and young people that we have supported. As an organisation we provide information, support and safe temporary refuge accommodation.

We were established in 1973 during the second wave of the womens liberation movement a period where activists collectively recognized that there was a need to provide support and safe refuge to women experiencing domestic abuse. Initially, our focus was on womens experiences, but as the organization evolved our focus included children and young people. Our organization was built by pioneering women volunteers on donations alone. Built upon these grassroots, feminist principles, we have expanded year after year whilst maintaining these feminist values. Your donations allow us to provide the best service we can for women, children, and young people experiencing domestic abuse.

Our support and advocacy services include our Child Contact Group for survivors going through the court ordered child contact system, survivor-led peer-support groups, our Enough!! support service for young women experiencing abuse in their relationships, advocacy services (IDAA and MARAC), play therapy services for children experiencing domestic abuse, group support sessions, and outreach and follow-on services for women, children and young people.

We provide bespoke Domestic Abuse Awareness Training for individuals and workplaces, prevention workshops on Domestic Abuse in schools and resources for the general public, professionals and survivors. We campaign on issues relating to Domestic Abuse.

We are open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Women can receive support by dropping in to visit us at 30 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG, by calling our crisis line on 0141 553 2022 or emailing getsupport@glasgowwomensaid.org.uk. Workers will listen to and support a woman to make the decisions that are right for her and her children (if she has any).

The development of our service provision over the last 40 plus years has been guided by the women, children and young people that we have supported. They have always been our inspiration.