Today marks the start of #16DaysOfActivism, where we will be amplifying the voices of women from across our UK organisations who are taking action and providing support that empowers survivors of domestic violence and abuse to make changes in their lives: http://bit.ly/ComicRelief16Days

Claire.

Claire works on the frontline in Bristol and was nominated by @SARSAS_uk for #16DaysOfActivism. Organisations like hers exist to be there for women and girls, to provide the support they need to heal, recover, and thrive.

Find out more here: http://bit.ly/ComicRelief16Days

Roisin.

London-based Roisin wishes people knew that domestic abuse can happen to anyone. The oldest survivor that the project she works on, @SolaceWomensAid, has supported is 103. Domestic abuse has no age limit.

Find out more here: http://bit.ly/ComicRelief16Days

#16DaysOfActivism

Girijamba.

BME and migrant women have extra barriers imposed by immigration inhumane rules, this can mean they need support to leave abusive relationships. Girijamba is the manager at @shaktiedinburgh and wishes more people knew this. #16DaysOfActivism

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Hannah.

Manchester-based and manager of WomenMATTA, a @WIP_live-run organisation, Hannah has worked with women experiencing abuse for over 15 years and is still shocked by the horrifying statistics. #16DaysOfActivism

Find out more here: http://bit.ly/ComicRelief16Days

Hera.

Using her energy to create networks of support for people experiencing gender-based violence, Hera founded @ChaynHQ, an award-winning feminist tech project that's there to help survivors of abuse get the information & support they need.

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Loretta & Myra.

Volunteers at @bswaid, Loretta & Myra came to this work later in life and are proud, as older volunteers, to make a difference to older women who need support.

#16Days #16DaysOfActivism

Find out more here: http://bit.ly/ComicRelief16Days

Elly.

Glasgow based, Elly uses community theatre to help women share and talk about their experiences, build self-confidence and start the progress of rebuilding their lives.

#16Days #16DaysOfActivism

Find out more here: http://bit.ly/ComicRelief16Days

Steph.

Director of @birminghamlgbt Steph has worked on social justice issues for over 25 years. She wishes more people knew of the prevalence of domestic violence in same sex relationships, instead of assuming heterosexuality.
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism

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Kim.

For Kim, not enough has changed in 25 years. Working for WILD Young Parents' Project ( @youthmusic) in Cornwall, Kim is passionate about action and wishes more people were more knowledgeable about abuse.

#16Days #16DaysOfActivism

Find out more: http://bit.ly/ComicRelief16Days

Emma.

Emma works on the front line as a Detective Chief Inspector @WMerciaPolice She developed, with others, a Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Panel so that perpetrators can be identified & multi-agency responses put in place.

#16Days #16DaysOfActivism

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