We are proud to welcome Claire to our Champions scheme. Claire is a prominent campaigner whose two young boys were killed by their father when he deliberately set fire to their home with them inside. Since losing her two...
This year, on 25th November our teams marked the UN Day to eliminate violence against women as well as the following 16 Days of Activism by hosting a range of events across Yorkshire. Violence against women includes rape, female...
On November 9th, IDAS were pleased to announce their partnership with the national campaign ‘UK SAYS NO MORE’. UK SAYS NO MORE is a national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic violence and sexual assault. The campaign was...
From 25th November, UN day to eliminate violence against women and girls, to the 10th December, UN International Day of Human Rights, organisations across the world observe 16 days of activism. 16 days of activism is a global call...
To commemorate the UN day to eliminate violence against women and girls on 25th November, IDAS are holding a Candlelit Vigil at 6pm in St Helen’s Square, York. Members of the public are invited to light a candle, listen...
We are delighted that Joolz Denby has agreed to become a patron for IDAS. Joolz is an internationally famous writer, artist, recording and spoken-word artist. She is also an outspoken activist for women's rights and victims of abuse especially via...
Calendar News have run a story on our awareness and fundraising walk that will take place on the 9th May. The walk is in memory of Becca Kowal who was viciously attacked and murdered by her partner in 2008. Watch here...
A ‘Reclaim the Night’ march will be taking place on the 7th of March in York. This international event is specifically aimed at raising awareness of violence towards women including domestic abuse, rape and Female Genital mutilation. Everyone is...
