North Ayrshire Women's Aid (@northayrshirewa) 's Twitter Profile
North Ayrshire Women's Aid

@northayrshirewa

North Ayrshire Women’s Aid is a unique specialist service which provides emotional and practical support to both women and children affected by domestic abuse.

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The family of Courtney, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in August, said she would "be remembered for greatness and change" as they vowed to fight for victims of domestic abuse in her name. itv.com/news/anglia/20… Standing outside Ipswich Crown Court yesterday, Courtney’s

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Two police officers face gross incompetence meetings after an investigation found they had contact with Taiwo Abodunde prior to her murder by her husband in November 2023. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… On the day prior to her death, two police constables - one a probationer - responded

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It’s been under a week since my rapist’s parole was rejected, and the contrast between how I feel now and how I felt last week is stark. I suddenly feel excited about life again, productive, on top of my tasks. It just highlights how much the justice system takes from our lives.

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Ursula's life was taken in appalling circumstances in her own home - by her partner. He consistently lied about his role, denying any involvement. Last Friday a jury found him guilty of murder. And his 'life' sentence has a minimum term of just 15 years. news.met.police.uk/news/man-convi…

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70 years ago, a woman discovered the structure of DNA. But 2 Cambridge men stole her work and won the Nobel Prize. She was erased from history and died of cancer. Here’s how the biggest theft in science buried Rosalind Franklin’s name in history… 🧵u

70 years ago, a woman discovered the structure of DNA.

But 2 Cambridge men stole her work and won the Nobel Prize.

She was erased from history and died of cancer.

Here’s how the biggest theft in science buried Rosalind Franklin’s name in history… 🧵u
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Sophie was killed in her own home by her boyfriend’s father after he wrongly believed she was scamming him. For taking her life, he has today been jailed for ‘life’ - with a minimum of only 20 years. independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/… After leaving her for dead he went and bought a custard

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Prof Jane Monckton Smith OBE Full marks to the Irish police for hacking into a violent domestic abuser's phone to obtain the necessary evidence to secure a conviction. It shows the authorities can literally use their intelligence to protect victims and bring abusers to account.

<a href="/JMoncktonSmith/">Prof Jane Monckton Smith OBE</a> Full marks to the Irish police for hacking into a violent domestic abuser's phone to obtain the necessary evidence to secure a conviction. It shows the authorities can literally use their intelligence to protect victims and bring abusers to account.
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A report has revealed that more than 170 mothers across the UK have been killed by their sons in the past 15 years – nearly one in 10 of all women who died at the hands of men. theguardian.com/society/2025/m… Here The Guardian looks at 10 cases of mothers killed by their sons. They

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CONVICTED: 10 July 2024: Louise Hunt, 25, & sister Hannah, 28, were killed via crossbow, & mother Carol Hunt, 61, was stabbed to death at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Kyle Clifford, 26, Louise’s ex, has been convicted of the murders & given a whole life term in prison.

CONVICTED: 10 July 2024: Louise Hunt, 25, &amp; sister Hannah, 28, were killed via crossbow, &amp; mother Carol Hunt, 61, was stabbed to death at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Kyle Clifford, 26, Louise’s ex, has been convicted of the murders &amp; given a whole life term in prison.
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Charlotte went missing in 2012 and her body has never been found. In 2019 her former partner was convicted of her murder. Her family campaign for a change in the law in Northern Ireland in murder cases where killers conceal the location of victims' bodies. bbc.com/news/articles/…

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Each month, the Met Police analyse crime reports to identify the 100 men whom they suspect pose the biggest risk to women and children. Once identified, they use every option available to get them behind bars and stop their offending. metro.co.uk/2025/03/20/sir…

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Under a regime that bans Nawruz and forbids women from singing, Afghanistan’s women gather in defiance — celebrating, singing, and keeping their culture alive behind closed doors. This is resistance.

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Did you know banks actually sell debt to collectors for pennies? Then, those collectors harass families, profiting off their misery. In 2020, Michael Sheen bought these debts—but instead of collecting, he erased them. Here’s how one man saved 900 families:

Did you know banks actually sell debt to collectors for pennies?

Then, those collectors harass families, profiting off their misery.

In 2020, Michael Sheen bought these debts—but instead of collecting, he erased them.

Here’s how one man saved 900 families:
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The murder of a young woman 'has sent shockwaves across Italy, where 11 women have been killed since the start of the year'. Population of Italy? 59 million. Population of UK? 69 million. Number of women killed by men in the UK this year? At least 30. 'Shockwaves across the UK'??

The murder of a young woman 'has sent shockwaves across Italy, where 11 women have been killed since the start of the year'. Population of Italy? 59 million. Population of UK? 69 million. Number of women killed by men in the UK this year? At least 30. 'Shockwaves across the UK'??
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Now this is outrageous. No woman should be forced into Afghanistan. The regime has openly broadcast that women and girls must endure a brutal tyranny where the most basic of human rights and protections are absent.

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In 1945, six women pulled off a computing miracle. They programmed the world’s first computer—with no manuals, no training. Then, a SINGLE assumption erased them from tech history for decades. The story of how ONE photo nearly deleted computing’s female founders: 🧵

In 1945, six women pulled off a computing miracle.

They programmed the world’s first computer—with no manuals, no training.

Then, a SINGLE assumption erased them from tech history for decades.

The story of how ONE photo nearly deleted computing’s female founders: 🧵
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Clare was found dead in her flat. A man known to her has been arrested for her murder. "Due to past contact between police and the victim and suspect, Greater Manchester Police have made a voluntary referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct." manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

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SENTENCED: On 18 February 2023, Darrel Buchanan, 37, was found strangled to death by her husband at their property in Hamilton, Glasgow. Her husband, Walter Buchanan, 64, has been convicted of murder and sentenced to a minimum of 15 years.

SENTENCED: On 18 February 2023, Darrel Buchanan, 37, was found strangled to death by her husband at their property in Hamilton, Glasgow. Her husband, Walter Buchanan, 64, has been convicted of murder and sentenced to a minimum of 15 years.