Greater Manchester Rape Crisis

Huge thanks to #morrisons in #Whitefield for supporting our #coffeemorning ☕💜

A safe space for female survivors of sexual abuse (18+) in Greater Manchester to connect and support each other.

Join us or support us: help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk
#listenbelievesupport #EndVAWG #BelieveSurvivors

We're hiring! We're looking for a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and an experienced Social Worker to join our fabulous team. Check out our website or email us at help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk for more info
#socialworker #PWP #jobsNW #sexualviolencejobs #VAWGjobs #manchester

"We cannot effectively tackle VAWG without prioritising survivor support – something our severely underfunded Rape Crisis centres do every day, despite receiving nowhere near the level of investment allocated to the Drive Project."
Read the full article: rapecrisis.org.uk/news/rape-cr...

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis are seeking to appoint an Administration and Allocations Coordinator.

To request an application pack please email helen@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk

You can also download an application pack from our website here www.manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk/wp-content/u...

June 2 is International Sex Workers’ Day, marking the 1975 protest in Lyon that sparked a global movement.

We honour the strength & resilience of sex workers past & present.

For support:
📞 GMRC helpline 0161 2734500
🤝 @nationaluglymugs | @mashmanchester
#SexWorkersDay

#DenimDay #RapeMyths #EndVAWG #BelieveSurvivors #FightThePatriarchy
If you need to chat we're available 6-9 this evening on 0161 2734500.

We want to say a massive THANK YOU to the incredible EveryMonthCampaign.org for the donation of sanitary products to our centre.

We're so grateful that they are able to help us continue to support the people who attend our centre.

#getinvolved
#endperiodstigma
#endperiodpoverty #menstrualequality

Join us at Manchester's Central Library from 11-2 on Saturday 8 March to celebrate #internationalwomensday.
Events, stalls and most importantly, empowered and powerful women supporting women!
For more more details: www.manchester.gov.uk/iwd-events.
#IWD #HealEncourageRevive #Manchester #EndVAWG

Our last spotlight this #lgbtqhistorymonth is April Ashley.

A successful fashion model, April was outed as a trans woman in 1961.

Ashley was one of the first Britons to undergo sex reassignment surgery. Ashley was awarded an MBE for her services to transgender equality in 2012.
#endvawg

Rubiales: Spain’s former football chief guilty of sexual assault The former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexual assault after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the world cup victory cel...

Rubiales: Spain’s former football chief guilty of sexual assault

www.channel4.com/news/rubiale...

As part of #lgbtqhistorymonth we're spotlighting suffragist Princess Catherine. She & her partner Lina moved to Germany in 1908. After Lina’s death & before leaving Germany she helped several Jewish families escape the Holocaust.
#lgbthistory #intersectionalfeminism #endvawg ##believesurvivors

February is #lgbthistorymonth. Meet Octavia Hill, co-founder of the @nationaltrust.bsky.social, campaigner for improved social housing & inspiration behind modern social work.

#lgbthistory #feminism #feministhistory #intersectionalfeminism #believesurvivors #endvawg

If saying no has a consequence - like being dumped, threatened, medication or money withheld - then saying yes means nothing. That's not consent.

#ItsNotOK #endVAWG #believesurvivors #sexualviolenceawarenessweek

#ItsNotOK to be forced, coerced, manipulated or tricked into any type of sexual contact.
Sex without consent is rape.
Consent is freely given, enthusiastic & a choice.
#endVAWG #sexualviolenceawarenessweek #believesurvivors

#Itsnotok that #rapemyths persist both in society & in our criminal justice system.
There's still so much work to do to change attitudes and behaviour across the board.
#endVAWG #believesurvivors #endsexualviolence

This week is sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness week.
It doesn't matter when it happened, it's never too late to reach out for support.
Our helpline is available 10-4 Mon-Fri, and 6-9pm Weds & Thurs 0161 273 4500.
We listen, we support, we believe.
#endVAWG #BelieveSurvivors #ItsNotOK

#listenbelievesupport #endVAWG #BelieveSurvivors #heretolisten

If you are thinking about reporting sexual assault to police, or have reported and feel you could do with some support, consider contacting our ISVA service to have a chat about how they can support you.
#ListenSupportBelieve #BelieveSurvivors #endVAWG

Here at Greater Manchester Rape Crisis we promise 3 things: we'll listen to you, we'll support you, and we believe you.

Visit our website www.manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk or call our helpline 0161 273 4500

#RapeCrisis #BelieveSurvivors #SexualViolence #EndRapeCulture #endviolenceagainstwomenandgirls

Today, 17 December, is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

Since 2003 IDtEVASW has empowered workers around the world to come together and organise against discrimination and remember victims of violence. #IDTEVASW #endmaleviolence #endVAWG

Our helpline is available during the usual hours next week on 0161 2734500 if you need to talk
#staysafe #endviolenceagainstwomenandgirls #endVAWG #endmaleviolence

Services opening times over the holiday period: Saturday 21 December - Sunday 29 December: CLOSED Monday 30 December: 10am-4pm Tuesday 31 December: 10am-4pm Wednesday 1 January: CLOSED Thursday 2 January: 10am-4pm & 6pm-9pm (helpline only) Friday 3 January: 10am-4pm Monday 6 January: back to usual

Support is still available from Rape Crisis England and Wales on 0808 500 2222 and Samaritans on 116 123 24/7

Our opening hours over the upcoming holiday period...

Just a bit of info about one of our amazing services, our helpline.

A space for survivors to speak without judgement, or anyone to seek advice about supporting a survivor. All welcome.

Mon-Fri 10-4, 6-9 on Weds & Thurs.

0161 2734500.

#rapecrisis #believesurvivors #endsexualviolence

#WorldAIDSDay #TakeTheRightsPath

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