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Empowering people and workplaces to recognise and respond to domestic abuse.

11/08/2026

Why Domestic Abuse is a Workplace Issue. 🌿

This societal issue needs a societal response, meaning businesses and employers have an important role to play in providing support for victims and survivors.

Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph CEO, Gillian Robinson says "Domestic abuse costs businesses in Northern Ireland around £931m each year through lost output, increased staff turnover, reduced morale and lower productivity."

Having supportive policies and procedures in place demonstrates clear leadership on a hugely important issue, so we are calling on businesses of all sizes and sectors across Northern Ireland to sign up to the Workplace Charter.

Read more here 👉 www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/why-domestic-abuse-is-a-workplace-issue/a/159744771.html

Or here 👉 www.workplacecharter.org/news/why-domestic-abuse-is-a-workplace-issue

For more information and to sign up, visit workplacecharter.org or email [email protected]

10/08/2026

“Would you know if someone in your workplace was suffering domestic abuse?

Women's Aid CEO, Gillian Robinson has joined Frank Mitchell on U105 to talk about the Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse, and why employer support is critical.

Speaking on U105, Gillian says:

“There isn't anyone across Northern Ireland who isn't aware of the scope and scale of this problem. Pricewaterhouse Coopers state the cost to the NI economy is a loss of £931 million per year.”

“This impacts businesses directly through reduced productivity, concentration and attendance - and domestic abuse is at the root of it."

“The Workplace Charter represents a vital investment in your staff, one that will start to change the culture across Northern Ireland, eradicate misogyny, and build a workplace rooted in respect and dignity.”

“I am calling on businesses all across Northern Ireland of every sector and of every size to sign up to the Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse and to show real leadership on this very important issue.”

Listen to the full interview here 👉 www.workplacecharter.org/news/listen-to-workplace-charter-u105-interview-with-ceo-gillian-robinson

For more information and to register your organisation go to www.workplacecharter.org or email [email protected]

05/08/2026

Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse 🌿

Speaking on U105 Women's Aid CEO, Gillian Robinson says "I am calling on businesses all across Northern Ireland of every sector and of every size to sign up to the Workplace Charter and to show real leadership on this very important issue."

For more information and to register your organisation YOU CAN go to www.workplacecharter.org or simply email [email protected]

29/07/2026

Domestic Abuse is not confined to the home. For many people it follows them into the workplace.

The Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse is a new practical framework that helps organisations recognise and respond to domestic abuse.

The Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse has been designed by Women's Aid Domestic Abuse Specialists, who bring many years of experience and skills to their work.

The Charter supports employers to put the right policies, training and pathways in place, so colleagues know where to turn and employers know how to respond.

It means any of your colleagues living within a coercively controlling relationship can seek help safely and confidentially.

Women's Aid CEO, Gillian Robinson says "I am calling on businesses all across Northern Ireland of every sector and of every size to sign up to the Workplace Charter and to show real leadership on this very important issue."

For more information and to register go to www.workplacecharter.org or email [email protected]

27/07/2026

New Workplace Charter launches to help businesses recognise and respond to domestic abuse 🌿

The Workplace Charter on Domestic Abuse has launched, urging employers across the region to recognise domestic abuse is a workplace issue, and to commit to practical training for teams, resulting in support for affected colleagues.

‍Developed by Women's Aid Domestic Abuse Specialists, the Charter delivers assessment, policy, training, recognition and accountability, bringing about a sustainable, informed and compassionate response to domestic abuse .

Women's Aid CEO, Gillian Robinson says “Domestic abuse is not confined to the home, it follows victims into the workplace which impacts safety, wellbeing, attendance and performance. We are calling on businesses across Northern Ireland to sign up to the Charter and demonstrate clear leadership on this very important issue.”

Read more here 👉www.workplacecharter.org/news/new-workplace-charter-launches-to-help-businesses-recognise-and-respond-to-domestic-abuse

For more information and to register your company go to www.workplacecharter.org or email [email protected]

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23/07/2026

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