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| MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2020
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What a year it has been. Who would have thought as we prepared for Christmas 2019, we would be in the middle of a pandemic by this one?
This year has shown how we can adapt the way services are provided, ensuring survivors continue to be supported in the best possible way. This year has also taken its toll on everyone here, in the wider society, and in the world. We end 2020 in hope for a brighter 2021.
I would like to offer thanks to all of RASASC's workers and volunteers, to our partners and supporters and to all survivors who have had to adapt with us to new ways of doing things this year. I hope everyone will have a well-earned rest over the festive period.
Liz Felton
Interim CEO
Rape Crisis South London
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| RASASC's Ten Feminist Moments of 2020
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At the beginning of 2020, none of us could have predicted what was to come. The past year has made visible the vast social and economic inequalities that exist in our communities and societies, including the violence and abuse that is targeted at women and girls.
In this moving vigil and powerful call to action from Million Women Rise, we're reminded that whilst "2020 has been a year of pain and violence; let's not forget that it has been another year of our resistance too".
You can read about our Ten Feminist Moments of 2020 here »
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| We support call for UK Government to ratify the Istanbul Convention
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For 16 days of action to end violence against women, we were proud to feature as one of the 16 key organisations that the IC Change campaign showcased as part of a series called '16 days, 16 changes'.
The series shone a spotlight on the important and lifesaving work taking place across the UK to address violence against women - and the need to protect and strengthen this through the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. |
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| Read '16 Days, 16 Changes: Access to 24/7 specialist helpline support' to find out how ratifying the Istanbul Convention would ensure there was 24/7 provision of free, specialist, confidential helpline support. |
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| Support during Christmas & New Year
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Our office will close for Christmas and New Year at 6.00pm on Thursday 17th December. Support provided through administration, counselling, advocacy, outreach, training and prevention and email support will resume from Monday 4th January 2021 at 10.00am.
We know this time of year can be difficult. Free, confidential and specialist support is available through the National Rape Crisis Helpline every day of the year, on 0808 802 9999, between 12.00-2.30pm and 7.00-9.30pm.
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Support is also available through Rape Crisis England and Wales Live Chat Helpline, Monday to Friday, excluding Christmas and New Year's Day.
You can also find out how you can help and how to get help here. |
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