Every Woman To Stand Up For Her Rights
CAMPAIGNS
What does “no recourse to public funds” mean?
If a woman’s immigration status in the UK is subject to a condition that she has “no recourse to public funds”, then she is not entitled to claim any benefits, which are usually considered to be public funds. Her partner is required to support her, or in some cases she might be able to work to support herself. Women who are victims of domestic violence are trapped in violent relationships, as they can not leave their partners because they have nowhere to go, no money and they are not entitled to “public funds”.
A leaflet from Immigration and Nationality Directorate explains the facts.
Women’s organisations have been campaigning against “No Recourse to Public Funds” to abolish this policy.
Domestic violence, immigration and women with no recourse to public funds – a very useful booklet from the Women Resource Centre that explains the campaign and includes where you can get help from.
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ACTIVITIES
"Banaz never had a funeral, her grave is without a name or a memorial, let us pay her the respect she deserves"
We invited people to attend a remembrance service, which was held on Tuesday 26th June 2007, and was organised by the “Combating Honour Based Violence Forum”. The service was attended by representatives of women’s organisations and statutory bodies. A report about the event was compiled by MECWR, please click here to download a copy.
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International Women’s Day—08/03/07
THE BACKGROUNDS AND DIMENSIONS OF “HONOUR” BASED VIOLENCE FACING MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN IN SOUTHWARK
The Middle East Centre for Women's Rights and the Kurdistan Refugee Women's Organisation presented this information seminar, relevant to anyone who works in an organisation that provides services for women. The aim is to raise awareness about Middle Eastern women’s issues and to build a better understanding amongst service providers and the wider community in Southwark about the impact of domestic violence, honour based violence and child protection. The seminar was an opportunity to share best practice and seek a more unified approach to supporting women who seek support and assistance.
To download a copy of the event's report, please click here.