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Latin American Women's Aid supports Latin American & Global Majority women fleeing gender-based violence. Refuge, counselling, advice and community projects.

LAWA runs the only dedicated violence-against-women refuges for the vast Latin American community in the UK. We offer culturally sensitive and holistic services, that address the complex needs of women and children from a migration background. We welcome women of all abilities, from any cultural context, ethnicity, social class, religion and sexuality. We are proud to be bisexual, le***an, q***r a

nd trans women inclusive. LAWA is also the only provider within the community at the moment that provides services directly aimed at addressing the impact of domestic violence on children.

11/06/2026

[EN] Today the World Cup begins, bringing excitement and celebration.

But unfortunately statistics show that when football is on, incidents of domestic abuse increase. Behind the celebration, many women face a greater risk of harm.
Abuse is not part of the game.

If you need urgent support during this time:
✅ Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7). You can ask for an interpreter.
✅ Emergency: Call 999. If you press 55 after calling, that alerts the police of an emergency. You can also ask for an interpreter by saying Spanish or Portuguese.
✅ Risk of Homelessness: Search your local authority plus “homelessness support” for assistance.
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[PT] A Copa do Mundo começa hoje, trazendo emoção e celebração.

Mas infelizmente as estatísticas mostram que, quando há jogos de futebol, os casos de violência doméstica aumentam. Por trás da celebração, muitas mulheres enfrentam um risco maior de sofrer violência. A violência não faz parte do jogo.

Se você precisar de apoio urgente durante esse período:
✅ Linha Nacional Violência Doméstica: 0808 2000 247 (24h) – Solicite intérprete.
✅ Emergência: Ligue 999. Se digitar 55 após ligar, isso alerta a polícia sobre uma emergência. Você também pode solicitar intérprete dizendo “Spanish” ou “Portuguese”.
✅ Risco de ficar sem moradia: Pesquise sua autoridade local + “homelessness support”.
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[SP] El Mundial empieza hoy y trae emoción y celebración.

Pero, lamentablemente, las estadísticas muestran que cuando hay partidos de fútbol, los casos de violencia doméstica aumentan. Detrás de la celebración, muchas mujeres enfrentan un mayor riesgo de sufrir violencia. La violencia no forma parte del juego.

Si necesitas apoyo urgente durante este período:
✅ Línea Nacional Violencia Doméstica: 0808 2000 247 (24h) – Puede pedir intérprete.
✅ Emergencia: Llame al 999. Si marca 55 después de llamar, alerta a la policía sobre una emergencia. También puede pedir intérprete diciendo “Spanish” o “Portuguese”.
✅ Riesgo de quedarse sin vivienda: Busque su autoridad local + “homelessness support”.

08/06/2026

Pride is about joy, visibility and the freedom to live as who you are without fear.

At LAWA, we stand with LGBTQ+ migrant and Global Majority women who may face abuse, including within their own families. Abuse has no place in Pride, in relationships or at home.

This Pride Month and beyond, we stand for safety, dignity, inclusion and justice for everyone, exactly as they are.

28/05/2026

We are recruiting a Housing Casework Support Volunteer to join our team at LAWA!

In this role, you will support women navigating housing challenges, helping them access safe and stable accommodation. You will assist with casework, referrals and key administrative tasks, contributing directly to women’s safety and independence.

This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of life changing support while gaining hands on experience in housing and advocacy work.

📍 Hackney, London
🕐 One day per week
📅 Minimum six month commitment

This role is open to Latin American and other women from the Global Majority who are fluent in Spanish and or Portuguese and English, and are committed to defending women’s rights.

To find out more, please access: https://lawadv.org.uk/volunteer-programme

26/05/2026

We are recruiting a Casework Support Volunteer to join our Advice Centre at LAWA!

In this role, you will support our casework team by assisting with referrals and client records, while helping to create a safe and welcoming space for women accessing our services.

This is a valuable opportunity to gain hands on experience in the VAWG sector, develop key skills and contribute to meaningful, life changing work.

📍 Hackney, London
🕐 One day per week
📅 Minimum six month commitment

This role is open to Latin American and other women from the Global Majority who are fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese, and are committed to defending women’s rights.

To find out more, please access: https://lawadv.org.uk/volunteer-programme

21/05/2026

Since our Homes for Healing report (2023), the situation has only become more urgent.

At the time, our WAHA (Women Against Homelessness and Abuse) report highlighted the deep links between housing, poverty and violence against women and girls, and the disproportionate impact on Black and minoritised women.

The data told a clear story:
👉 193 complex cases were supported through WAHA between 2020 and 2023.
👉 900 women accessed advice through the service.
👉 The majority of survivors were still facing housing instability even after support.

It also showed that many women experiencing homelessness remain invisible, moving between unsafe spaces, staying with family or friends, or remaining in abusive situations because they have nowhere else to go.

Three years on, these patterns have not improved. Survivors continue to face unsafe and unsuitable accommodation. Delays and poor practice from housing authorities remain common. Access to safe, stable and affordable housing is still one of the biggest challenges for the women we support.

WAHA, led by Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA) in collaboration with the OYA Consortium including LAWA, London Black Women’s Project, Ashiana Network and Asha Projects, continues to bring evidence from frontline services into policy and advocacy spaces.

Our findings were a warning. Today, they feel more urgent than ever.

👉 Read the full report via the link:https://lawadv.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WAHAFINALREPORT18-12-2023.pdf

19/05/2026

We are currently recruiting volunteers to join our Advice Centre at LAWA!

This is an opportunity to be part of a community of women supporting women, while gaining hands on experience on the frontline of services supporting those affected by violence.

Open roles:
👉 Casework Support Volunteer
👉 Housing Casework Support Volunteer

Both positions are based in Hackney, with a one day per week commitment, and offer valuable training, experience and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
If you are fluent in Spanish and or Portuguese and English, and are committed to women’s rights, we encourage you to apply.

To find out more, please access: https://lawadv.org.uk/volunteer-programme/.

14/05/2026

Being Latin American in the UK means carrying histories, languages, memories and resistance across borders. In a country where our communities are often overlooked, underestimated or push to invisibility, choosing to exist proudly in our accents, cultures and identities is also a political act.

We are part of this country’s classrooms, workplaces, movements, neighbourhoods and communities. We build homes far from home, create belonging in the middle of displacement, and continue shaping the UK with the strength, creativity and resilience that migration carries.

Wherever we are, we carry Latin America with us.

If this resonates with you, share this post and celebrate Latin American pride, community and belonging across the UK.

11/05/2026

⚠️ Último dia para se inscrever!

Hoje é o último dia para garantir sua vaga no próximo encontro do Change Makers que acontece esta quinta-feira, 14 de maio, às 18h15, na LAWA.

Neste encontro, vamos abrir um espaço seguro e acolhedor para conversar sobre violência contra mulheres e meninas e o crescimento da sensação de insegurança em Londres, um tema urgente que impacta nossas vidas e comunidades.

Ao final, teremos uma prática curtinha de yoga, um momento de reconexão e cuidado coletivo. Venha com roupas confortáveis e, se puder, traga um tapetinho ou toalha.

Se você é uma mulher brasileira ou lusófona da maioria global vivendo no Reino Unido, esse espaço é para você! Seguimos juntas fortalecendo nossas vozes, trocando experiências e construindo caminhos de transformação com base no feminismo interseccional.

Garanta sua vaga no link da bio!
https://forms.office.com/e/H0gGiW4D0k

07/05/2026

Last chance to apply: Refuge Coordinator

LAWA is recruiting a Refuge Coordinator to work in our London refuges, which offer confidential and secure accommodation to women and children escaping violence and abuse.

This is an on‑site role, focused on safeguarding, casework and operational management within a refuge setting, supporting women and children to rebuild their lives in safety.

👉 Apply now: https://lawadv.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LAWA-JD-Refuge-Coordinator-2026.pdf?

29/04/2026

📢 We’re hiring: Refuge Coordinator

This role is based in LAWA’s refuges across London, which provide confidential and secure accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse, with a focus on supporting Latin American and other Black and Global Majority communities.

You’ll be responsible for the day to day running of the refuge, delivering trauma informed, survivor centred support and helping ensure a safe, supportive environment for residents.

👉 Find out more and apply:
https://lawadv.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LAWA-JD-Refuge-Coordinator-2026.pdf?

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18-22 Ashwin Street
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Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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http://lawadv.org.uk/en/

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