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5 Key Tests for the government’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

News | 27 April, 2026

In 2025, 60+ VAWG organisations set out their expectations for the government’s new VAWG strategy. With the strategy now published, our latest analysis looks at how it measures up against our five key tests: - Focus on prevention - Address all forms of VAWG in an integrated way - Include...

A Mile a Day in May 2026

News | 9 April, 2026

After a successful first year in 2025, violence against women charities in Wales are teaming up once more! A Mile a Day in May is a collaboration between Bawso and our sister charities working to end violence against women and girls in Wales. Choose to walk, wheel, run, cycle, swim...

Landmark Funding Announced for Policy Change Led by Cross-UK Partnership Of Black, Minoritised and Migrant Women’s Organisations

News | 8 April, 2026

25th March 2026 Thanks to National Lottery players, a pioneering partnership of specialist by and for organisations led by Southall Black Sisters and comprising, Safety4Sisters, Latin American Women’s Rights Service, Bawso, Shakti Women’s Aid and Foyle Women’s Aid have received almost £5 million over five years from The National Lottery...

Cardiff 10K 2026

News | 18 February, 2026

Participating in the Cardiff 10K with Team Bawso is more than just a race, it’s an opportunity to fundraise for a cause you believe in. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to raise vital funds that directly impact the lives of those we serve. Can’t run? You can...

Zero tolerance for FGM event in Swansea Feb 2026

News | 10 February, 2026

Globally, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to be one of the largest modern-day threat to millions of women and girls. UNICEF (2024) reports that more than 230 million women and girls have undergone FGM which is a 15% rise in prevalence. Alarmingly, the number of girls at risk is expected...

Zero Tolerance to FGM: Knowledge Exchange Event – 6 February 2026

News | 2 December, 2025

Bawso is proud to host its annual Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Knowledge Exchange Event on 6 February 2026, from 09:30 to 13:00, at the Lord Mayor’s Reception Room, Guildhall, Swansea. The event marks the UN International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, a global call to action to end one of the most severe forms of...

Bawso service user engagement – July 2025

News | 18 August, 2025

At Bawso, we believe that meaningful and sustainable change can only be achieved when individuals with lived experience are empowered to shape and lead the services designed to support them. Central to our approach is the active involvement of current and former service users across all levels of our work....

A Joyful Beach Picnic in Swansea

News | 18 August, 2025

Bawso hosted a delightful beach picnic in Swansea for the women from our Cardiff refuges. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to relax and enjoy each other's company in a beautiful setting. We shared a lovely lunch with drinks and snacks, along with a special homemade cake prepared by...

A day trip to Barry Island pleasure park and beach

News | 14 August, 2025

Residents in our Newport refuge were consulted about what they would like to do during the summer holidays for themselves and the children. The preference was for residents to go to the beach, as some had stated that they had never been to a beach before, but had seen pictures...

Bringing Smiles This Summer – Thanks to National Lottery Funding

News | 14 August, 2025

Bawso is delighted to announce that we have received £19,913 in funding from The National Lottery Awards for All Wales. This generous support will enable us to deliver a range of summer activities for children and families affected by domestic abuse in the Cardiff area. The funding will provide opportunities...

Service User Engagement: Summer Holiday Outing to Blackpill Lido (Swansea)

News | 28 July, 2025

As part of our summer holiday activity programme for children and families, a group outing was organised to Blackpill Lido to promote social inclusion, outdoor recreation, and positive shared experiences among service users. The group arrived at the destination at 12:30 PM. The environment was lively and vibrant, with the...

Spread Joy This Eid: Support Refuge Women and Children with Your Gift

News | 26 March, 2025

As Ramadan is coming to an end , we would love your support to help celebrate Eid within our Refuge accommodation. So many women will be away from their families and friends this Eid , after fleeing abuse and seeking sanctuary with Bawso. With our Amazon Wishlist , you can...

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