Brit-Asian singer celebrates her birthday by highlighting domestic violence Avina Shah, Brit-Asian singer is definitely one to watch out for as she conquers her fears and prepares to sky-dive off a plane at 13,000 feet to raise money for Southall Black Sisters (SBS). Avina first raised the often silenced issue of domestic violence by dedicating her song ‘Tere Bina (‘Without

Campaign to Abolish No Recourse to Public Funds Celebrates Victory Home Office Concession for Destitute Victims of Domestic Violence and A Call to Save the Lives of All Women and Children On 1 April 2012, the Home Office will introduce a concession allowing victims of domestic violence on spousal visas with no recourse to public funds (NRPFs) to access benefits

Southall Black Sisters –v- Secretary of State for Justice On 19 July, the government reversed its decision to deny access to legal aid to abused migrant women. This is a great victory for all of us who work with abused women who have insecure immigration status and who need to seek legal advice and representation to make applications to remain

Safe and Sane Report launched today, download your copy now. A Model of Intervention on Domestic Violence and Mental Health, Suicide and Self-harm Amongst Black and Minority Ethnic Women This action research is based on the work of Southall Black Sisters (SBS). It examines the connection between domestic violence (including harmful traditional practices such as forced marriage and ‘honour’ based

A Model of Intervention on Domestic Violence and Mental Health, Suicide and Self-harm Amongst Black and Minority Ethnic Women This action research is based on the work of Southall Black Sisters (SBS). It examines the connection between domestic violence (including harmful traditional practices such as forced marriage and ‘honour’ based violence) and mental health, suicide and self-harm problems amongst black

ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST BLACK & MINORITY ETHNIC (BME) WOMEN & GIRLS WHAT BME WOMEN WANT – 10 KEY ACTIONS FOR A SAFER WORLD In the Autumn of 2010, SBS and the End Violence against Women coalition organised consultation seminars on a national strategy on violence against BME women and girls. Over 200 individuals and organisations attended these events around the

Southall Black Sisters charity are proud to announce that British Asian singer, Avina Shah, has chosen to support SBS through the release of her eagerly awaited debut single ‘Tere Bina’ (Without You) to raise awareness on the issue of domestic violence. Featuring a unique combination of Avina’s engaging vocals with heart-touching lyrics and an emotive chorus, the proceeds from the

SBS launches a new dedicated helpline 0208 571 0800, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm For general enquiries the number remains 0208 571 9595, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

On 16 July 2010, the Home Secretary, Teresa May, announced that the Home Office pilot scheme, the Sojourner Project, which gives women with immigration and no recourse to public funds (NRPF) problems access to housing and subsistence costs for up to 40 days for those who apply to remain in the UK under the ‘domestic violence rule,’ will be extended

The Southall Black Sisters have been awarded the National Secular Society’s £5,000 Irwin Prize for Secularist of the Year. The award was presented to Pragna Patel, Chair of the organisation, at prestigious award ceremony in central London on Saturday. NSS President Terry Sanderson said: “Southall Black Sisters was set up to meet the needs of Black and Asian women who